Mountain Brook City Manager Addresses Readers' Concerns

Mountain Brook city manager Sam Gaston answers Patch readers' questions about COVID-19, voting and other concerns.

Mountain Brook Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Difference Makers

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

LJCC Looking For Volunteers For Community Food Bank

The Levite Jewish Community Center is looking for volunteers for the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.

Mountain Brook Student Sews Masks For Health Care Workers

A Mountain Brook Elementary student is sewing masks for health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Restaurant Partners With YMCA To Feed First Responders’ Children

A Mountain Brook restaurant has partnered with the YMCA to supply food for the children of first responders.

Mountain Brook Schools Donate Extra Food To Local Non-Profits

With no more school lunches being served this year, Mountain Brook City Schools donated their extra food to a local non-profit.

Mountain Brook Coronavirus News: Emmet O'Neal Library Closed

Due to continuing concerns over the coronavirus, Emmet O'Neal Library is closed until further notice.

City Manager Answers Readers' Questions About Mountain Brook

Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston answers questions about conronavoris precautions, the Mountain Brook Village post office and more.

Birmingham Zoo Mourns Loss Of Parker The Red Panda

One of the Birmingham Zoo's most popular animals died over the weekend, and zoo officials have yet to determine how.

Church Of The Highlands To Buy Additional Property In Metro Area

Church of the Highlands looks to purchase additional property in several areas around Birmingham.

Birmingham Jewish Federation Names New CEO

A new CEO will take over at the Birmingham Jewish Federation March 8.

Sam Gaston Answers Your Questions About Mountain Brook

City Manager Sam Gaston answers Patch readers' questions this month about sidewalks, speeding and bus routes.

City To Close Beech Circle To Thru Traffic

The Mountain Brook City Council voted to close Beech Circle in Crestline to thru traffic after hearing concerns from residents.

Mountain Brook Resident Survey: Results Favorable Toward City

The results of the 2019 Muntain Brook Resident Survey showed that most of the people living in Mountain Brook are pleased with the city.

Beech Circle Closing To Thru Traffic: Public Hearing Set

A public hearing has been scheduled to discuss the closing of Beech Circle in Crestline to thru traffic.

Roads To Close For Homewood Fire Chief's Funeral Procession

Some roads will close temporarily in Mountain Brook for the funeral procession of Homewood Fire Chief John Bresnan.

Self Defense Class Offered By Mountain Brook PD

The Mountain Brook Police Department has openings for its basic self defense classes in February.

Trash Collection Contract To Change In Birmingham Metro

Some cities in the Birmingham metro area will have a new trash collection service provider.

Pine Ridge Road Sidewalk Project Open To Public Feedback

Written comments regarding Mountain Brook's sidewalk project on Pine Ridge Road can be submitted until Jan. 3.

Sam Lapidus Montclair Run: Race Returns For 43rd Year

Now in its 43rd year, the Sam Lapidus Montclair Run on Thanksgiving has been a staple in the running community in Birmingham.

Inter-City Recycling Challenge For Mtn. Brook, Hoover, Vestavia

Mountain Brook, Hoover, Vestavia Hills and Homewood are participating in an inter-city recycling challenge through April.

Parking Limit In Mountain Brook Village Shortened To 3 Hours

For years, Mountain Brook Village allowed 4-hour parking, but that has been changed by the city.

Birmingham Resident Earns Honor For Dementia Patient Care

The Collat Jewish Family Services program director was honored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Volunteers Set To Clean Lake Martin Nov 1-2

The Renew Our Rivers Lake Martin cleanup is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2. Sign up now to help out.

Mountain Brook To Participate In Residents' Survey

A survey regarding municipal services will be sent to 2,000 Mountain Brook residents in November.

Mountain Brook Homecoming Parade: What To Know

Mountain Brook celebrates Homecoming this week, and the parade is scheduled to begin at 2:30.

Public Involvement Meeting: Sidewalk Along Pine Ridge Road

A public meeting has been scheduled for November regarding a new sidewalk plan in Mountain Brook.

Birmingham Zoo Honored With Education Award

The Birmingham Zoo was recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for its education programs.

New Dog Park Opens In Mountain Brook

The city has opened the Cahaba Dog Park, located off Overton Road.

Antiques At The Gardens Show Set For Its 14th Year

Check out this year's lineup for the 14th Annual Antiques at the Gardens hosted by Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Taste Of Mountain Brook: What To Know

The annual Taste of Mountain Brook showcases the restaurant staples and newcomers to the city's food scene.

Post Office To Return To Mountain Brook Village

After years without it, Mountain Brook Village will have its U.S. Post Office back.

Lane Parke Vote; MBPD Help Sentence Predator: MB News In August

Here are some of the stories that made headlines in August on Mountain Brook Patch.

Spire To Begin Work Behind Junior High Sept. 3

Spire will start work on Richmar Drive beginning next week, which will cause some traffic issues.

New Leadership Birmingham Class Announced

A group of 50 business and civic leaders from the Birmingham area were chosen for the latest class for Leadership Birmingham.

Lane Parke: The Changing Face Of Mountain Brook Village

Nearly 10 years after the Lane Parke development got off the ground, how do Mountain Brook residents feel about the change to the village?

Bards & Brews Open Mic Poetry Returns To Iron City

Mark your calendar for Friday, September 6, 2019, when Bards & Brews returns to Iron City Grill.

Snake Sightings? Here Is What To Do

Every summer, social media is full of complaints from local residents about snakes. But not many people know what to do when they see one.

Jim Sulzby IV Croquet Tournament Continues For 14th Year

The 14th annual Jim Sulzby IV Memorial croquet tournament was held June 29 in Mountain Brook.

Fall Sports Registration Open For Mountain Brook Athletics

Registration for football, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball and softball is now open for Mountain Brook Athletics.