Neck of the Woods
Neighborhood News
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Walking tours to ‘showcase diversity’ of city’s food scene
Customers, including tourists and locals, sample five tastings from local restaurants. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:58 PM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Naked Art celebrates 20th anniversary with one-of-a-kind exhibit on Sept. 21
The opening reception will be Sept. 21, 5-8 p.m., in sync with Third Friday and Tour de Loo. more
Aug 15, 2018
1:43 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Apartment complex opens in already booming Lakeview
The Metropolitan, a $40 million upscale apartment complex, opened in Lakeview in early September. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:15 PM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Consignment clothier gears up for costume ‘season’
This May, Zoe’s in Forest Park celebrated 20 years of business, and each year, interest for the shop peaks during the month of October for Halloween. more
Sep 19, 2018
1:54 PM
Photo courtesy of Avondale Turn LLC/John Forney Architect
Housing demand cues developer to build new single-family homes
The first phase of construction should be complete by Nov. 15 and the second phase by the end of 2018. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:25 PM
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Independent record label owner: Communicating Vessels is ‘artist-built’
Located at 15 55th Plaza North in historic Woodlawn, Communicating Vessels is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:20 PM
United Way in midst of fall fund campaign, seeks $38M
The UWCA works to help support early childhood education, the working poor and veterans in need of housing, among other causes. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:11 PM
ClasTran seeks additional funding to cover budget shortfall
The paratransit bus service provides rides for retirees and people with disabilities around central Alabama. more
Sep 19, 2018
11:06 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Council Roundup: A.G. Gaston Motel plans, Pratt City projects
The city will make modifications to a plan to restore the historic A.G. Gaston Motel in the Civil Rights District. more
Sep 18, 2018
1:40 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Labor Day weekend shootings a 'blow to our city,' mayor says
Randall Woodfin told the Birmingham City Council that adults must help guide youth. more
Sep 4, 2018
2:44 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Birmingham City Council delays vote on new President Pro Tem
The body's former pro tem, Jay Roberson, resigned from the council as of Sept. 10 more
Sep 11, 2018
3:29 PM
Rendering courtesy of William Blackstock Architects
Redevelopment of Trinity Heights site under consideration
The Trinity campus may become an upscale mixed-use community called Trinity Heights. more
Aug 15, 2018
2:31 PM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Glow for a Cure to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research
The Glow for a Cure event on Sept. 13 features nine holes before a barbecue dinner break. more
Aug 15, 2018
1:55 PM
Photo by Lexi Coon
Birmingham Audubon bird walk at Ruffner scheduled for Sept. 3
The event honors a late Birmingham Audubon member who led his own Labor Day bird walk. more
Aug 15, 2018
2:02 PM
Photo by Lexi Coon
iCrawl USA plans all-day brunch party for Sept. 1
On Saturday, Sept. 1, iCrawl USA will bring an all-day brunch party to Lakeview. more
Aug 15, 2018
2:16 PM
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Highland Music offers instrument lessons
Lessons can last however long the student needs, but it’s usually from 30 minutes to an hour. more
Jul 19, 2018
9:52 AM
Birmingham residents ‘angry, frustrated’ by Zion cemetery
The Birmingham City Council passed another resolution today expressing support for improvements at the troubled Zion Memorial Gardens Cemetery. more
Oct 19, 2016
8:49 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Meditation center offers immense experience at monthly retreat
Birmingham residents can explore meditation at Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, which offers a weekly schedule of classes, special programing and one-hour meditation sessions. more
Jul 19, 2018
9:57 AM
Photo courtesy of Alabama Ballet
Alabama Ballet launches fundraising campaign to match challenge grant
The organization announced the grant June 13 and has launched a fundraising campaign to match it. The challenge will match donations from people who haven’t previously contributed to the ballet. more
Jul 19, 2018
9:35 AM
Photo courtesy of Birmingham Barber Coalition.
Barbers bless Birmingham with free haircuts
On the third Sunday of every month, Birmingham Barber Coalition creator and neighborhood barber DeJuan Hall joins a rotating cast of six or seven Birmingham-based barbers for a day of service at Linn Park. more
Jun 25, 2018
5:18 PM
