🌱 Patch AM: Why Mountain Brook now leads Birmingham’s suburbs in soaring home prices

Coffee in hand, Mountain Brook? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Mountain Brook now leads Birmingham’s suburbs in soaring home prices
• How a Mountain Brook survivor inspired another amputee’s remarkable comeback

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 25 degrees.
• Tuesday: Turning sunny and cold, temps: high: 40, low: 28.
• Wednesday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 51 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where are the most expensive homes in the Birmingham metro? 2025 rankings (al.com) — Mountain Brook tops the Birmingham metro for home prices, with typical values nearing $1 million and rising more than 40% in five years. The ranking compares nearby suburbs like Vestavia Hills and Homewood, showing how competitive the local market has become. Residents can see how sharply Mountain Brook’s housing costs outpace neighboring communities.
   

• She lost hands and feet, but not faith or drive. Now she grows as a ‘miracle of God.' (al.com) — A young Madison woman who became a quadruple amputee after complications from surgery found inspiration by connecting with Mountain Brook resident Lulu Gribbin, who survived a shark attack. Their shared experience with limb loss helped Celeste push through rehab, return to work, and embrace advanced prosthetics. She now hopes her story will encourage others facing life-altering challenges.
   

📸 Around Mountain Brook

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mountain Brook

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• Books & Beyond
  O'Neal Public Library, 50 Oak St, Mountain Brook
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• HOLIDAY HOURS 5 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Levite Jewish Community Center , 3960 Montclair Rd , Birmingham

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• Spring 2026 Baseball/Softball Registration
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 555 Ballpark Road , Pelham
  8:00 am
• Fitness Forward
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
  10:30 am
• Cardio Drumming
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
  11:30 am
• Public Skate Session
  Pelham, AL Calendar
  11:45 am
• Potluck Luncheon
  Pelham Senior Center , 50 Racquet Club Pkwy , Pelham
  12:30 pm
• Extensión en Leeds
  1000 Park Dr , Leeds
  3:00 pm
• Jefferson Christian Eagles vs Leeds Greenwave
  Jefferson Christian Academy , 1500 Heritage Pl Dr , Irondale
  4:30 pm
• Yoga
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Line Dancing-Intermediate
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 50 Racquet Club Parkway , Pelham
  10:00 am
• Silver Sneakers Yoga
  Pelham, AL Calendar , 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard , Pelham
  10:45 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Vestavia Hills

• Best Stories of 2025: "Grand lady of Vestavia Hills" (vestaviavoice.com)
• Best Stories of 2025: "Back on the saddle: Vestavia Hills' White back to biking" (vestaviavoice.com)
• Georgia Southern, App State settle into Birmingham: Square off Monday (abc3340.com)

Homewood

• Homewood Soccer Club to host winter camp at West Homewood Athletic Complex (thehomewoodstar.com)
• Best Stories of 2025: "Creekside dropped" (thehomewoodstar.com)
• Woman Threatens to Call ICE on Holiday Shopper for Speaking Spanish at Alabama Walmart: ‘The Irony of This Coming From a Black Woman' (thenerdstash.com)

Ok Mountain Brook! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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