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Photo by Jesse Chambers
STEM lab created for ‘hands-on learning’ time
In the city of Birmingham, “alternative” schools are those reserved for kids who have exhibited behavior problems or had a tough time adjusting to regular school. Read more
Dec 18, 2018
12:30 PM
Self-taught bakers win The Big Pitch, plan expansion
Beehive Baking Company plans to spend the money on a larger production space in Woodlawn. Read more
Dec 18, 2018
12:27 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Street Market brings ‘all kinds of people’ to historic business district
When REV Birmingham and the Woodlawn Business Association created the Woodlawn Street Market in 2014, their goal was to drive foot traffic to the historic neighborhood. Read more
Nov 14, 2018
12:50 PM
Photo by Kamp Fender
New ‘baketique’ Velvet Kake spreading a little sweetness
The Velvet Kake storefront, which specializes in red velvet cake and banana pudding cake, opened Aug. 4. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
2:08 PM
Photo courtesy of Communicating Vessels
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. Read more
Sep 19, 2018
12:20 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
GraceWorks helps kids learn skills while having summer fun
The program, in which kids learn job and life skills, make art and enjoy some clean, safe summer fun, is being held at the church Monday through Friday until July 20. Read more
Jun 25, 2018
12:44 PM
Photo courtesy of Woodlawn UMC.
With AIDS quilt display, Woodlawn UMC offers space to celebrate lives
Woodlawn United Methodist Church will display sections of the famed AIDS Memorial Quilt for the second consecutive year, in conjunction with Central Alabama Pride Week. Read more
May 18, 2018
11:30 AM
Photo courtesy of Vulcan Park and Museum.
Vulcan Park & Museum offering walking tour of Woodlawn on May 5
The final event in the annual Spring Walking Tour Series will be a visit to the historic Woodlawn neighborhood. Read more
Apr 18, 2018
3:13 PM
Photo courtesy REV Birmingham.
Street market begins season April 7
The Woodlawn Street Market is back for 2018. Read more
Mar 22, 2018
9:56 AM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Online literary magazine to celebrate LGBTQ writers, artists
A new quarterly online literary magazine in Birmingham will strive to honor and celebrate gay people, whose voices are often ignored or silenced. Read more
Feb 14, 2018
11:52 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Filmmakers make ‘conscious choice’ to live and work in Woodlawn
At their company, called 1504, creatives Mark Slagle and Tyler Jones -- along with a fluid network of collaborators -- use film, video and multimedia to tell compelling stories across platforms for small companies, nonprofits and foundations. Read more
Dec 20, 2017
11:15 AM
Photo courtesy of Susan Swider.
High school senior builds bus shelter on Georgia Road
Ava Davis, a senior at Indian Springs School, lives in Crestwood and often visits nearby Woodlawn. Read more
Nov 15, 2017
10:57 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Red Mountain Makers eyes larger office or warehouse space
Red Mountain Makers, a nonprofit co-operative workshop and laboratory (also known as a makerspace), has operated on the first floor of Woodrow Hall in Woodlawn since it began in 2013. Read more
Oct 19, 2017
11:14 AM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
New head coach aims to rebuild castle ‘brick by brick’
The front of Woodlawn High School, facing First Avenue North in Birmingham, is a pleasing sight to the eyes. Read more
Sep 20, 2017
12:06 PM
Photo by Loren Hopkins.
Alabama-grown produce added to City Meats & Vegetables offerings
Now, after working with REV Birmingham and their Urban Food Project, City Meats is providing locals with fresh produce alongside their usual spread of products. Read more
Jun 22, 2017
12:42 PM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
Owners of recently opened car lot receive warm reception
As Birmingham continues to grow, a new company called Magic City Motors has found an affordable home in up-and-coming Woodlawn. Read more
May 18, 2017
4:53 PM
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Artisan tea company turning over a new leaf
Piper & Leaf is an artisan tea company that creates and sells gourmet blends and brews of herbal, black and green tea, usually in their signature reusable Mason jars. Read more
Apr 24, 2017
5:31 PM
Photo courtesy of Urban Avenues.
Film apprenticeship aims to teach storytelling
When Urban Avenues created Fish Camp Films, it aimed to teach high school students, specifically in Woodlawn, how to be storytellers. Read more
Mar 22, 2017
11:04 AM
Photo by Jesse Chambers.
‘Everybody welcome’ at historic Grace Episcopal Church
At Grace Episcopal Church, parishioners believe “the Gospel is to be lived more so than preached,” according to the church’s rector, the Rev. Robyn Arnold. Read more
Feb 22, 2017
10:36 AM
Rendering courtesy of TurnerBatson.
Foundations turn long-vacant bank into $6M center
Woodlawn’s revitalization continues in January with the opening of the first phase of the James Rushton Early Learning and Family Success Center on the former site of a long-vacant bank at First Avenue South and 55th Street. Read more
Dec 29, 2016
11:04 AM
