Javacia Harris Bowser

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By: Javacia Harris BowserMonths ago, the home of Pelham resident R. Roman was in such a state of disrepair that he didn’t feel it was safe for him or his children. The house’s roof was leaking, and overgrown trees were damaging nearby power lines. His home’s HVAC system and refrigerator weren’t working and Roman was grappling with plumbing problems and a water main leak that was leading to monthly water bills of more than $300.

1 week ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By: Javacia Harris BowserMonths ago, the home of Pelham resident R. Roman was in such a state of disrepair that he didn’t feel it was safe for him or his children. The house’s roof was leaking, and overgrown trees were damaging nearby power lines. His home’s HVAC system and refrigerator weren’t working and Roman was grappling with plumbing problems and a water main leak that was leading to monthly water bills of more than $300.

2 weeks ago | styleblueprint.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

As Vice President and Affordable Housing Director at Rowhouse Architects in Asheville, Robin Raines dedicates much of her work to building homes for people with the odds stacked against them. But after the city of Asheville was devastated by Hurricane Helene, Robin felt she had to do more. Robin recently pledged 150 hours of pro bono design time through MountainTrue to help those affected.

3 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By: Javacia Harris BowserThe Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival, which was named the No. 3 best new festival by USA Today after its inaugural year of 2023, is rebranding as Southbound Food Festival and expanding its run to 10 days. “Expanding to two weekends and adopting the Southbound Food Festival name allows the event to better reflect its broad mission – creating more space for discovery, collaboration and shared culinary experiences,” said Cathy Sloss Jones, board president.

3 weeks ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By: Javacia Harris BowserThe Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival, which was named the No. 3 best new festival by USA Today after its inaugural year of 2023, is rebranding as Southbound Food Festival and expanding its run to 10 days. “Expanding to two weekends and adopting the Southbound Food Festival name allows the event to better reflect its broad mission – creating more space for discovery, collaboration and shared culinary experiences,” said Cathy Sloss Jones, board president.