Faces
People in Birmingham
Photo by Lexi Coon.
2018 Elections Guide
Iron City Ink has worked with Birmingham Watch and the Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism to compile the following list of candidates on the ballot in your area. more
Oct 17, 2018
11:16 AM
'Chopping Away'
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin picked Brandon Johnson in June to serve as the city’s director of community engagement. more
Oct 17, 2018
10:56 AM
Overcoming obstacles
Build UP Ensley is guiding students on path to middle class through education and workforce training. more
Oct 17, 2018
10:28 AM
A space to flourish
A recent recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, visual artist Amy Pleasant achieved a life goal. more
Sep 19, 2018
1:22 PM
Sparking an interest
An integral part of Central Alabama Girls Inc., which is an affiliate of National Girls Incorporated, is to teach girls to empower themselves and each other. more
Sep 19, 2018
1:47 PM
Photos by Sarah Finnegan
Changing the cycle
Greater Birmingham Period is fulfilling needs by distributing menstrual products to the homeless. more
Sep 19, 2018
1:25 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Living in history
Today, the tragic history of the 16th Street Baptist Church is very much woven into the church, from the museum area in the basement to the stained glass windows. more
Aug 15, 2018
12:42 PM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Studio 2500 launches ‘Identities’ summer art series
Studio 2500's 'Identities' series will be tonight from 7-9 p.m. more
Jul 18, 2018
3:00 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Works like a charm
Chatham Hellmers, the founder of Charm — a popular boutique on Second Avenue North downtown — took great pleasure in running her shop, which she opened in 2009. more
Jun 25, 2018
12:26 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Treating everyone fairly
City’s first LGBTQ liaison said his hiring ‘reaffirms’ Mayor Randall Woodfin’s ‘goal of inclusion’ more
Jul 18, 2018
3:12 PM
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
Developing a sense of community
Downtown’s rebound has done more than add shops — it energized a neighborly feel. more
Jun 25, 2018
12:03 PM
Photo courtesy of Kathryn Doornbos.
New ‘do-gooders’ organization plants seeds in the community
A new organization to spread “goodness and beauty and absurdity” in Birmingham hosted its inaugural civic project on June 9: planting a set of four “Pick What You Like” wildflower gardens. more
Jun 25, 2018
12:24 PM
Photos courtesy city of Birmingham.
Birmingham's Mayor Woodfin makes two more key hires
The city now has a director of community engagement and an LGBTQ liaison. more
Jun 14, 2018
3:35 PM
Photo courtesy City of Birmingham
Mayor Woodfin names new police chief, assistant chief
The new chief is LAPD veteran Patrick D. Smith more
Jun 4, 2018
5:20 PM
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
10 years of beers
Good People Brewing celebrates decade of growth, influence in Birmingham. more
May 18, 2018
10:28 AM
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
Adventure bound
Birmingham native launches camper van rental company for city’s explorers at heart. more
Apr 18, 2018
11:54 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Room to grow
John Boone, Hunter Renfroe are betting big on the future of downtown, Five Points South. more
May 18, 2018
11:07 AM
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Archiving the past
BBRM director on a mission to create web archive of Birmingham-connected black radio. more
May 18, 2018
11:04 AM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
An endless war
For Vietnam vets with Agent Orange syndrome, combat’s effects continue decades later. more
Apr 18, 2018
11:42 AM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Attracting talent
UAB grad Josh Carpenter seeks to help Mayor Woodfin build ‘inclusive’ Birmingham economy. more
Apr 18, 2018
2:43 PM
