🌱 Patch AM: Which Hoover restaurants aced April’s health inspections—and which ones slipped?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Hoover restaurants aced April’s health inspections—and which ones slipped?
• How does Hoover stack up in Alabama’s latest unemployment report?

Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Restaurant Scorecard: Roaches, unsafe food temperatures and sanitation violations found in April (wbrc.com) — Hoover diners can see how several local spots scored on April health inspections, including perfect 100s for Guthrie’s, Near Me Smoothies & Ice Cream, Farm Bowl, and Andy’s Farm Market. The countywide report also highlights lower-scoring restaurants elsewhere in Jefferson County where inspectors found issues like unsafe food temperatures, pests, and sanitation problems, along with notes on follow-up inspections and improvements.    

• Alabama's March unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7%, state sets new record high wage (elmoreautauganews.com) — Hoover’s unemployment rate is among the lowest in Alabama at just 2.1%, as the state’s overall jobless rate holds steady at 2.7% and wages hit a record high. State officials highlight strong gains in leisure, hospitality, health, and professional services, with average weekly pay now topping $1,178.    

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Monday May 4

• Village Dermatology: Beauty in Bloom
  Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, 14 Office Park Circle, Birmingham
• Scholastic Book Fair
  Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
  9:00 am

Tuesday May 5

• Across the Aisle: An Alabama Legislative Session Wrap-Up
  Hoover Chamber of Commerce, 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 375, Hoover
  8:30 am
• Village Dermatology: Beauty in Bloom Summer Art Pop Up in LABL Studio
  Village Dermatology, 14 Office Park Circle, Birmingham
  10:00 am

Thursday May 7

• Birmingham Legion: The World's Game
  Protective Stadium
  7:00 pm

Friday May 8

• Ribbon Cutting: Brick & Tin Cahaba Heights
  Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, 3151 Green Valley Road, Vestavia Hills
  11:00 am
• Home Building & Remodeling Expo
  Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
  12:00 pm

Sunday May 10

• Kathy G.: Mother's Day Brunch
  Cafe BMA at the Birmingham Museum of Art
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday May 3

• Star Wars-themed Les Mills launch party
  Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
  8:30 am
• Sunday softball
  Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
  10:00 am
• Birmingham Vegan Fest Spring 2026 →
  Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham
  11:00 am
• House Plant Swap
  Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Paving Schedule (cityofhomewood.com)
• Former Pihakis Group chefs step in to save Homewood restaurants (wvtm13.com)
• Satisfy Your Sugar Cravings At These 10 Unforgettable Dessert Destinations In Alabama (familydestinationsguide.com)

Vestavia Hills

• Alabama high school track: Which teams are closing in on Class 4A-7A state titles? (al.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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