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Photo by Kamp Fender.
Dawn of a new era
Chandler Hoffman’s heart starts to pound when he thinks about March 9. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
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Photo by Lexi Coon.
Magic City welcomes New York-based Mile End Deli
Executive Chef Adam Grusin describes Mile End Birmingham as a “Canadian-style Jewish delicatessen,” modeled after delis found in Montreal’s famous Mile End neighborhood. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
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Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Wheels in motion
Frank Martin knows his time as the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority’s interim executive director will be short. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
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Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Queer History conference coming to Sloss Furnaces
The representation of LGBTQ people in archives is slim, especially in the South, and often lost and overlooked, Invisible Histories Project founders Maigen Sullivan and Joshua Burford said. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
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Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Hand in Paw opens renovated HQ, plans more therapy teams
Animal therapy teams trained by Hand in Paw serve people of all ages at more than 100 schools, hospitals and other facilities in North Central Alabama and Tuscaloosa. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
Jesse Chambers
Woodfin announces job training, proposal to name CrossPlex for Langford
The mayor announced a partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Lawson State and said he wants to rename the CrossPlex after the late Larry Langford. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
Photos courtesy of Hands on Birmingham.
Volunteers wanted for Project Homeless Connect on Feb. 16
Hands on Birmingham needsr people to help greet clients during the event at Boutwell Auditorium. Read more
Feb 11, 2019
Photo by Jon Anderson.
UAB Briefs: Hilton grand opening, MedWest update, a Goldblum Gala
A grand opening was held Jan. 31 for the renovated, rebranded Hilton Birmingham at UAB. Read more
Feb 7, 2019
Photo courtesy Birmingham Iron
Mayor Woodfin declares 'Black Friday' to honor Birmingham Iron
The city's new AAF pro football team plays its first game at Legion Field Feb. 10. Read more
Feb 5, 2019
Courtesy of Max Rykov
'Romantically Challenged' at Saturn Feb. 14 offers Valentine's fun, laughs
Max Rykov will co-host the event, a mashup of TV's 'Singled Out' and 'The Newlywed Game.' Read more
Feb 5, 2019
Photo courtesy of UAB
UAB Briefs: Step Show, The Aeolians, a Rising Star in engineering
The Camille Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Step Show will be held at the Alys Stephens Center Feb. 9. Read more
Jan 31, 2019
Sarah Finnegan
Resources available for navigating I-59/20 shutdown
The Interstate 59/20 bridge near Birmingham’s Uptown area is going to be closed for about a year as the Alabama Department of Transportation works to construct a new bridge with more capacity. Read more
Jan 23, 2019
Jesse Chambers
City Council sends Mayor's budget amendments back to committee
Members voted to send a $5.5 million package of budget amendments to its Committee of the Whole. Read more
Jan 23, 2019
Photo courtesy UAB
UAB Briefs: Miami dance troupe, sickle-cell researcher, Gardendale clinic
The Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre will appear at UAB Jan. 26 as part of the Alabama Dance Festival. Read more
Jan 15, 2019
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Council Roundup: Recycling, neighborhood elections
The council also wants to see changes in the state Mayor-Council Act in 2019. Read more
Jan 8, 2019
Photo Courtesy of Western Supermarkets
Western Supermarket discontinuing operations
The independent grocer announced both Birmingham locations will close. Read more
Jan 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of UAB
UAB Briefs: Spring music, climate talk, an exclusive club
The Department of Music is presenting its spring concerts, and a UAB prof is talking about climate change. Read more
Jan 3, 2019
Photos by Jesse Chambers
Birmingham City Council swears in 2 new members
The body is now back to a full complement of 9 members for the New Year. Read more
Jan 2, 2019
AMA Birmingham February Signature Series Luncheon
The American Marketing Association (AMA) – Birmingham Chapter is excited to welcome Sean Doyle, CEO of FitzMartin, as the keynote speaker for its February Signature Series Luncheon. Doyle will share his knowledge developed over 27 years of B2B sa... Read more
Feb 20, 2019
Symone Sanders
Sanders, a CNN political commentator, will offer a lecture in which she champions inclusivity and encourages attendees to embrace diverse voices and perspectives while building strong communities. Read more
Feb 20, 2019
MANAGING TRADE TARIFFS, and GLOBAL BUSINESS
OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents Managing Trade, Tariffs, and Global Business with instructor Larron Harper, Assistant Professor, Brock School of Business, Samford University and native of South Africa. The global economy has grown and increas... Read more
Feb 21, 2019
