With the destruction of the Georgia Dome, UAB football program’s comeback, and the World Games coming in 2021, talk of an open-air stadium in Birmingham is circulating more than ever. Could it happen sooner than we think?
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After Momentum founder Barbara Royal’s retirement in August, the Momentum Board of Directors has selected April Benetollo as the new CEO after a two-month search.
A Birmingham native and Momentum graduate, April Benetollo has the necessary skills, passion, and vision to drive Momentum forward.
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It’s Thanksgiving Day and you’ve successfully eaten way too much turkey, sweet potatoes, and pie. You’ve laid on the couch, watched football, and slept off your food coma, but then what?
This is your guide to what to do on Thanksgiving Day in Birmingham.
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Don’t worry if you haven’t started planning yet, Bham Now is here to help with that. This is your Birmingham guide to a hassle-free Thanksgiving.
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In the aftermath of John B. McLemore’s death, Cheryl Dodson and friends work to raise suicide awareness. The popular S-Town podcast documents John’s story, a troubled man from Woodstock, Alabama who committed suicide in 2015.
Today, Cheryl walks for John in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Birmingham.
The Alabama Retail Association recently recognized 20 retailers across 30 Alabama cities as Alabama Retailers of the Year. According to the Alabama Retail Association, these businesses employ 2,413 people at 51 locations in Alabama.
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Good People Brewing Co. announced their new winter seasonal: the Denim Downhiller Winter Ale. Continue reading “Good People Brewing Co. announces winter seasonal”
Meet Lucy Jaffe, founder of Women Writing Birmingham. She founded Women Writing Birmingham to provide a safe space in the community for women to grow as writers.
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According to UAB News, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s supercomputer, used by Dr. Frank Skidmore, is by far the fastest supercomputer in Alabama.
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On Monday, October 9th, Birmingham welcomed Farm Burger’s 12th location.
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For these two Children’s of Alabama patients, Hannah Acton and Logan Whitehead, a story of disease turned into a story of love. After meeting at Smile-A-Mile as children, these two are now engaged. Read more about their story below.
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These are some of the cleanest restaurants in Birmingham. They scored a perfect 100 when inspected by the Jefferson County Department of Health. Did your favorite places make the list?
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On September 27-28, Innovation Depot will host the International Association of Business Innovation (InBIA)’s annual Ecosystem Builders Forum. e.Builders Forum will celebrate Birmingham’s successes in building support for entrepreneurs.
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Owner Andrea Snyder announced the Homewood-located Urban Cookhouse is relocating this fall. She is also opening a restaurant next door to the new location.
Continue reading “Urban Cookhouse is moving & owner is opening Farm Bowl + Juice Co.”
The Wall Street Journal recently published a three-day travel guide to the Magic City! Reporter Marli Guzzetta visited some of the top destinations in Birmingham. Check to see if your favorite spots made the list.
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