🌱 Patch AM: How Hoover’s stair climb keeps 9/11 first responders’ memories alive

Hi Hoover! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Hoover's stair climb keeps 9/11 first responders' memories alive
• Why one Hoover apartment complex has gone nearly two weeks without water
• How did Hoover land among HGTV's top U.S. places to live?

Also on today's calendar: Fiesta BHAM 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hoover marks 25 years since 9/11 with stair climb (wvtm13.com) — Hoover police, firefighters, and residents marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial stair climb at Riverchase Galleria, honoring the first responders who died at the World Trade Center. Participants climbed the equivalent of 110 stories, continuing a two-decade local tradition meant to ensure the sacrifices of more than 400 fallen officers and firefighters are never forgotten.
   

• Water outage leaves residents of Hoover complex without service for nearly two weeks (wbrc.com) — Residents at Lorna Place Apartments in Hoover have been without running water for nearly two weeks after Central Alabama Water cut service over more than $75,000 in unpaid bills. The utility says it followed procedures and even saw someone illegally turn the water back on, while the city is not yet involved and management has not responded, leaving tenants scrambling for housing and answers.
   

• HGTV says Hoover, Daphne among the many finest locations to reside in U.S. (fooshya.com) — Hoover just earned national recognition from HGTV as the No. 6 best place to live in the United States, praised for its strong job market and highly rated public schools. With a median household income above $100,000 and home prices around $383,000, the city stands out among 50 top communities, alongside Daphne as the only other Alabama pick.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• City Council - Meeting →
  Hoover City Hall, 100 Municipal Lane, Hoover
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Baby Playdate
  Hoover Public Library - Youth Program Room
  9:30 am
Tuesday September 15
• Library Board - Regular Meeting →
  Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover
  5:00 pm
• Cornerstone Christian at Heritage Christian Academy →
  Heritage Christian Academy, 6200 Lou George Loop, Hoover
  5:30 pm
• Hoover Met Complex Advisory Committee Meeting →
  Hoover City Hall, 100 Municipal Lane, Hoover
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Board of Zoning Adjustment - Work Session →
  Hoover City Hall, 100 Municipal Lane, Hoover
  5:30 pm
• Banks Academy at Heritage Christian Academy →
  Heritage Christian Academy, 6200 Lou George Loop, Hoover
  5:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Shred Day →
  Hoover Public Library, Hoover
  8:00 am
• Coosa Valley Academy at Heritage Christian Academy →
  Heritage Christian Academy, 6200 Lou George Loop, Hoover
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Head Over Teal 5K & 10K →
  Hoover AL
• 17th Annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K/Family Fun Day →
  Hoover Preserve Town Hall, 601 Preserve Parkway, Hoover
  7:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Fiesta BHAM 2026 →
  Linn Park, 20th St N, Birmingham
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Homewood

• Homewood Arts Council to present exhibition of two Alabama artists (thehomewoodstar.com)
• Popular Atlanta boutique opening new Homewood location this fall (bhamnow.com)
• Spoiled chicken, moldy cake found at Fairfield market with lowest score of the week (wbrc.com)

Vestavia Hills

• Vestavia Hills Rebounds With Convincing Win Over Oak Mountain, 43-13 (otmj.com)
• Vestavia Hills school board to consider $127 million budget for 2027 (vestaviavoice.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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