Through The Stained Glass
Rhandie Weaver breathes life into a beloved art form. By Meg Robinson Rhandie Weaver is a Birmingham-based stained glass connoisseur. She has been perfecting her craft for over 25 years. …
Woman on the Trail: Jennifer Pharr Davis Breaks Barriers for Females in the Outdoors
By: Faith Holley “It’s grueling and merciless. That’s probably the best word for it. Merciless. There’s no mercy on the trail.” 2,190 miles of ragged, winding Earth makes up the …
Echoes of Japan
From the manicured cherry walk of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to the secret haven of the North Alabama Japanese Gardens, the state of Alabama boasts an inspiring collection of Japanese …
Nature’s Way
As a child, nature is something that is held onto, something that we run towards. Whether it is playing in the dirt or running through fields, a child’s optimism towards …
One Community
The City Federal building, a staple of downtown Birmingham, towers along the skyline as a representation of the beauty and history that the city has to offer. Photo by Noelle …
A Home for Learning
Magic City Acceptance Academy Opens its Affirming Doors “Don’t say gay.” “Homosexuality is a choice.” These phrases are commonplace slang in the LGBTQ+ community used to reference states which have …
Resource, Not Waste
Composting makes its debut in Birmingham Some might argue going green and being more environmentally conscious became a more mainstream idea in the last five years. Issues like the “save …
Coffee with a Cause
Three cafés making a difference in Birmingham With the relaxing hum of voices and the rich aroma of roasted brews in the air, coffee shops have become a preferred way …
Reform Alabama Prisons
The Alabama prison system is broken. Private prisons won’t fix it. Imagine that you had committed three nonviolent property crimes. On the day of your trial, you walk into the …
A Slower Roll
While it might be foreign in both culture and production; the world of cigars is rooted in family, art, and a vibrant community that has found its way to Mountain …