Hagood Sidewalk; Lane Parke Traffic: Sam Gaston Fills Us In

Mountain Brook city manager Sam Gaston answers readers' questions about issues within the city.

Spartans Hoops Advances; Gas Station Sold: The Week In News

Here are some of the stories that made headlines in Mountain Brook this past week on Patch.

O'Neal Library Blog: Art In Fiction

The next Genre Reading Group Meeting will be Tuesday, March 30th on Zoom at 6:30pm and the topic up for discussion is illness and diseas ...

MB Document Destruction/Electronic Recycling Day: What To Know

The City of Mountain Brook is holding a recycling day featuring secure paper document destruction and electronic waste removal.

2 Mountain Brook ZIP Codes Listed Among Wealthiest In Alabama

The two wealthiest ZIP codes in Alabama are located in Mountain Brook, according to a recent report.

Mountain Brook Native Tapped For New Cooking Series

A new web-based cooking series is hosted by Mountain Brook native and Birmingham entrepreneur John Cassimus.

Birmingham Jill Predicts 6 More Weeks Of Winter

The Birmingham Zoo's opossum, Birmingham Jill, filled in for the groundhog Tuesday and saw her shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter.

Levite Jewish Community Center Names Interim Director

The LJCC announced Monday that it has named an interim executive director

Opossum 'Birmingham Jill' To Fill In For Groundhog Day At Zoo

Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo Tuesday will feature Birmingham Jill, an opossum who will predict the coming of spring.

Mountain Brook Selected As Arbor Day Community

The Alabama Urban Forestry Association has selected Mountain Brook as the 2021 Arbor Day Community for the state.

City Employees Of The Year Announced By Mountain Brook

The City of Mountain Brook honored its Employees of the Year last week.

Spire To Begin Major Project In Crestline Soon

Spire will begin gas line work on Montevallo Road soon, a project that the company expects to complete this summer.

Patch Reader Questions For Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston

Sam Gaston answers Patch readers' questions about issues and happenings in Mountain Brook.

Philanthropist Joann Bashinsky Dies At 89

Golden Flake heiress and local philanthropist Joann Bashinsky died Sunday at the age of 89.

Local Non-Profit Purchases Montclair Road Property

Christ Health Center purchased property near the Levite Jewish Community Center on Montclair Road.

Mountain Brook Animal Control Signs New Deal With Local Vet

Mountain Brook has ended its partnership with Liberty Animal Clinic and has entered into an agreement with Hoke Animal Clinic.

City Council Approves New Stop Signs Near Crestline Elementary

New stop signs will be put in place at a busy intersection near Crestline Elementary School.

Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To See In Mountain Brook

Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice

Secondhand Store To Open At Levite Jewish Community Center

A local non-profit specializing in services for special needs citizens will opened a shop in the LJCC on Montclair Road.

Mountain Brook City Manager Answers Patch Readers' Questions

Mountain Brook city manager Sam Gaston answers questions posted by Patch readers regarding city issues.

USPS Operation Santa: How To Mail A Letter In Mountain Brook

Many U.S. kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The USPS Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.

Birmingham Zoo Launches 'Feed Your Animals' Fundraising Campaign

Protective Life Corporation jump-started the zoo's fundraiser by awarding a $250,000 grant that will be combined with other matching gifts.

Mountain Brook Junior High Collects Nearly 1K Canned Goods

MBJH's food drive netted 950 canned goods for Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.

Post Office In Mountain Brook Village Now Open

The new U.S. Post Office in Mountain Brook Village's Lane Parke center is now open.

Junior League Hosting Virtual Market Noel

The Junior League of Birmingham is hosting its annual Market Noel through Nov. 22, this year on a virtual platform.

Mountain Brook Native Tree Giveaway: What To Know

As a part of its designation as “Tree City USA," the city will make available, at no charge, 200 trees on a first come, first served basis.

Spire Pipeline Replacement Project Scheduled In Cherokee Bend

A pipeline replacement project will take place in Cherokee Bend in October, which may cause some traffic issues.

Mountain Brook City Manager Responds To Patch Readers

Sam Gaston, Mountain Brook's city manager, answered some of the questions Patch readers have regarding the city.

Mountain Brook Cancels Annual 9/11 Tribute Ceremony

Due to health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, Mountain Brook has cancelled this year's 9/11 ceremony.

Founders Place At Home: Mountain Brook Heroes

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Mountain Brook Heroes: Patch Recognizes Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Community Wishes Jefferson County Judge Happy 100th Birthday

Retired Jefferson County judge Robert Faircloth turned 100 years old Tuesday.

Mountain Brook City Manager Answers Readers' Questions

Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston answers Patch readers' questions about issues in the city.

Library In Mountain Brook To Change Name

Emmet O'Neal Library will change its name, as complaints about the namesake's racist past emerged.

Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Day: What To Know

Jefferson County residents can drop off household items deemed hazardous and safely dispose of them at designated locations.

Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston Answers Readers' Questions

Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston answered questions submitted to Patch by readers.

Botanical Gardens Reopens After COVID-19 Shutdown

Birmingham Botanical Gardens reopened this week, with social distancing guidelines in place.

2 MBHS Student-Athletes Test Positive For COVID-19

A letter to parents of Mountain Brook High School football players confirms that two players tested positive for COVID-19.

Photos: Rally In Mountain Brook Draws More Than 400 Participants

A rally at Crestline Elementary Thursday drew between 400 and 500 people to protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd.

Peaceful Protest Planned At Crestline Elementary

A peaceful protest against police brutality will take place at Crestline Elementary Thursday, organized by Alabama Rally Against Injustice.