🌱 Lawn Care App In Mountain Brook + Alabama Microbusinesses

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Mountain Brook Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Microbusinesses thriving in Alabama.
• A new lawn mowing app in Mountain Brook.
• A restaurant to check out in Crestline.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 68 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Mountain Brook today:

1. Alabama has seen an increase in the number of "microbusinesses" with under 10 employees since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report. The biggest increases were in two rural counties–Randolph and Winston–but Jefferson has the greatest amount at 33,132. Microbusinesses are easier for entrepreneurs to start, with an investment of as little as $6,000. (AL.com)
2. A Nashville-based app called GreenPal expanded to Mountain Brook last week. It connects residents to "vetted lawn care professionals" who can tend to their grounds, and has been launched in 250 other communities across the country. (Village Living)
3. Take a look inside "Urban Parc," a new entertainment venue in the Five Points South neighborhood that's combining a fine dining experience with arcade games and a rooftop bar. (Bham Now)

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Today in Mountain Brook:

• Inclusive Art - Levite Jewish Community Center (10 a.m.)
• HUM Concierge Ribbon Cutting - Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (11 a.m.)
• Resources You Need To Succeed - Boutwell Auditorium (1 p.m.)
• Israel 75th Birthday Movie Series - Levite Jewish Community Center (1:30 p.m.)
• Girls Varsity Softball Area Tournament - Home (2 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• STROLL Crestline visited Real & Rosemary, a neighborhood restaurant, for dinner with a couple dozen neighbors. They say "with loyal fans and new customers every day, it has all of the hallmarks of an iconic neighborhood spot!" ⁠(STROLL Crestline)
• Check out these five properties for sale in the Mountain Brook area. (Mountain Brook Patch)
• Mountain Brook Fire Department: "Several of our members were able to attend this years FDIC. A chance to meet industry leaders and partake in some great training opportunities! We also got to see our soon arriving Truck 1 be showcased by Rosenbauer Group!" (Mountain Brook Fire Department via Facebook)
• In a new opinion piece, David Sher writes Mountain Brook's school system should consider allowing the students of employees to attend its schools. (AL.com)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Dashiell Allen

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