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Photo courtesy of Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema.
Metro Roundup: Sidewalk Film Festival to be held outdoors at Grand River due to COVID-19
The popular event will be held Aug. 24-30 at The Grand River Drive-In located in Leeds. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Metro Roundup: 16th annual Save the O’s goes virtual
Because the event will be virtual, registrants can run or walk wherever they would like and still be united in their support for finding a cure for ovarian cancer. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Fitness competition, trail race return to OMSP
Two annual events will be held the weekend of Aug. 22 at Oak Mountain State Park. Read more
Rendering courtesy of Williams Blackstock Architects.
New Merkel House to open next year
After construction is complete and the site has been turned over to the city, people will see the end result of plans first made more than a decade ago and then put into action with the rest of the Community Spaces Plan. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
No cuts to city services despite pandemic thanks to strong revenue streams, city manager says
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Vestavia Hills is still experiencing strong showings from each of the city’s top four major revenue streams, meaning there will be no cuts to city services. Read more
Photo courtesy of Taneisha Tucker.
Despite COVID-19, work doesn’t stop for city library
Patrons can check out all circulating library materials, including books, audio books, mobile hotspots, hammocks, walking sticks, playaways, magazines and more using curbside service. Read more
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
Only 1 council seat contested
Voters in Vestavia Hills won’t have much to decide during the Aug. 25 municipal election, as the mayoral race and three of the four Vestavia Hills City Council seats will be uncontested. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Grant to provide virtual training, connectivity for area fire departments
“This will be a game changer for us in terms of training and how we get out information in the future,” said Vestavia Hills Fire Chief Marvin Green. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Area AMC theaters set to reopen later this month
The reopening of all locations is subject to the directives set forth by federal, state and local mandates. Reopening dates may change and will be updated if needed. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson. Starnes Media
Potential rezoning of Rocky Ridge property tabled at JeffCo Commission meeting
Developer Charles Kessler's revised plan calls for 25 new condos and 10 new garden homes on Rocky Ridge Road. Read more
Drummer to play free concert on City Hall lawn
The free concerts are just some of the events hosted by the library this month. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Update to Community Spaces plan given at council meeting
The Wald Park Aquatic Complex is set to open on Labor Day weekend after several delays. Read more
JY Massage has massage license revoked
The business' license was revoked by the state board after the Vestavia Hills Police Department executed a search warrant at the business on July 23. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson. Starnes Media
PHOTOS: Mermaid Camp
ScubaVentures held the annual Mermaid Camp at Blue Water Park the week of July 20, 2020. Read more
Photo courtesy World Police and Fire Games.
Metro Roundup: Magic City to host 2025 World Police and Fire Games
Events will be hosted at more than 35 venues around the city and will be free and open for all spectators. Read more
Photo Courtesy of David Harwell Starnes Media
David Harwell announces candidacy for Vestavia Hills City Council
Harwell is challenging for the Place 3 spot, currently occupied by Paul Head, who is seeking reelection. Read more
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