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REV Birmingham to host The Big Pitch in Five Points South Nov. 17
Ten finalists will compete for prize money in the 'live Shark Tank'-style business competition. more
Nov 12, 2018
9:57 AM
Sydney Cromwell
Crowd shows up for protest to protect federal special counsel investigation
Chants of “What do we want? Justice!” and “Stand up, fight back!” brought cheers from the crowd gathered across the street from Birmingham’s federal courthouse, as well as honks from passing cars. more
Nov 8, 2018
6:18 PM
Photo by Wikimedia user Chris Pruitt.
Public comment sought for new Birmingham City Center Master Plan
The interactive online survey is available through about Nov. 30. more
Nov 5, 2018
11:43 AM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Ground Floor Contemporary creates space for artists
Ground Floor Contemporary is located at 111 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S. more
Oct 17, 2018
11:58 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Mayor Woodfin calls for 'civility' in remarks to City Council
Woodfin also explained his absence from Oct. 30 meeting, gets criticism from Councilor Hoyt. more
Nov 6, 2018
1:44 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Council fills District 7 seat, selects new President Pro Tem
Wardine Alexander is the new District 7 representative and Councilor William Parker is the new Pro Tem. more
Oct 30, 2018
12:46 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Council fails to approve money for new Firehouse Shelter
After a heated debate, the vote on the measure was 4-4, meaning that it failed. more
Oct 23, 2018
3:56 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Hall Roundup: District 5 Forum, storm relief
The following is a roundup of some news items from Birmingham City Hall, including a brief rundown of the regular meeting of the Birmingham City Council held today, Oct. 16. more
Oct 16, 2018
12:38 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Council Roundup: New brush trucks, new park board member
The Birmingham City Council approved money for 6 trucks for Public Works, and a local attorney will join the Park Board. more
Oct 9, 2018
1:23 PM
Photo courtesy of Magic City Classic
City Council approves contract for Magic City Classic
The contract would keep the Classic at Legion Field through 2022. more
Sep 25, 2018
1:41 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Council again delays vote for new President Pro Tempore
The former President Pro Tem, Jay Roberson, resigned from the Council Sept. 10. more
Oct 2, 2018
12:07 PM
Photo courtesy of Eric Gray Photography
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 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 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
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
Photos courtesy of UAB.
UAB Briefs: Novel treatment for addiction, Spanish award, cancer trials
UAB researchers are studying psilocybin as a possible treatment for cocaine addiction. more
Jul 12, 2018
3:55 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Council approves incentives to keep tech firm Shipt in Birmingham
The tech firm is to receive about $1.7 million to create 881 new jobs. more
Jul 10, 2018
2:25 PM
Photo courtesy of Coleton Phillips
Community mural project adds color to 1st Avenue North
On Saturday, June 23, hundreds of people headed to the corner of First Avenue North and 13th Street to join a group that’s making Birmingham a little more colorful. more
Jul 19, 2018
9:40 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
City Council roundup: Incentives for NSLM eatery, McWane funding
The Birmingham City Council voted incentives for a restaurant at the Negro Southern League Museum. more
Jul 3, 2018
1:22 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers
UAB Briefs: Getting charged, NASA contract, art lecture
UAB is installing 18 additional charging stations on campus for electric vehicles. more
Jul 5, 2018
2:30 PM
