Patience Itson, Author at Bham Now

Hope, solidarity and a virtual race—all happening in Birmingham

Birmingham, dogs, weekend — Calling in the weekend. Photo via @akiryoichi

Social distancing making you feel out of the loop? Here’s a peek at what’s going on in Birmingham.

COVID-19 updates for Birmingham + surrounding areas

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. Photo via Randall Woodfin’s Facebook page

With social distancing, business closures and shelter-in-place ordinances, it’s important to stay up-to-date on rules and regulations regarding COVID-19. Here are some must-knows for Birmingham and its surrounding cities.

Vulcan Park & Museum offers hope to Birmingham with special unity light show

Birmingham, Vulcan Park and Museum, coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, Vulcan, unity light show — Vulcan offers hope during unity light show. Photo via @visitvulcan on Instagram

Have you seen Vulcan recently? Then you may have noticed he looks a bit different. Read on to find out what he’s up to and why.

Rock that virtual interview + open jobs in Birmingham

Birmingham, virtual interview — Have you had a virtual interview? Photo via @unioncsc on Instagram

It’s time to find out who’s hiring in Birmingham. We have 30 great career opportunities this week, so be sure to click that apply button and land that new job!

UAB takes part in preclinical testing COVID-19 vaccine

Birmingham, UAB, coronavirus, coronavirus vaccine, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, Altimmune Inc — Scientist testing vaccine. Photo via UAB’s website

UAB continues to lead the way in the development of a vaccine to prevent COVID-19.

7 Birmingham spots offering sweet treats via curbside pickup and delivery

Birmingham, Hero Doughnuts — Tasty times a million. Photo via @herodoughnuts on Instagram

Need to satisfy that sweet tooth but want to continue practicing safe social distancing? Here are seven spots offering curbside pickup and no-contact delivery around Birmingham.

Curbside cocktails + more this weekend in Birmingham

Birmingham, Jack Browns — Curbside drinks with your best furry friend. Photo via @jack_browns_bham on Instagram

What’s on the agenda this weekend in Birmingham? Social distancing, curbside cocktails and more. Check it out!

Birmingham gets colorful as locals Chalk The Walk

Birmingham, Chalk The Walk, Chalk Your Walk, chalk art — Beautiful chalk art. Photo via Jennifer Conklin

Grab that sidewalk chalk! Locals across the greater Birmingham area are taking to their sidewalks and driveways to Chalk The Walk—a national movement aimed to bring hope and positivity to communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

12 Birmingham social distancing memes that will make you chuckle

Birmingham, cats — Quarantining with pets. Photo by Patience Itson for Bham Now

As the days of social distancing drag on, you could probably use something to lighten your mood. Here are some posts from locals around Birmingham that are sure to make you laugh.

What’s gonna work? Teamwork! + 30 open jobs + resources in Birmingham

Birmingham, cats, working at home — How’s working at home with your pets going? Photo via @nalas_w0rld

It’s time to find out who’s hiring in Birmingham. We have 30 great career opportunities this week, so be sure to click that apply button and land that new job.

8 ways to entertain Birmingham kids bored at home

Birmingham, kids, activities — Cheers to entertainment. Photo by Patience Itson for Bham Now

Stuck at home with your kids during the COVID-19 pandemic? To help keep my fellow Birmingham parents from hearing the dreaded “I’m bored” for the next few weeks, here’s a list of activities to keep your kids entertained.

A Type 1 diabetes guide to COVID-19 + Birmingham resources

Birmingham, T1D, type 1 diabetes, flu 2018 — Daily life as a T1D with my insulin and syringes. Photo by Patience Itson for Bham Now

If you’re a Type 1 diabetic like me, you may be feeling extra anxiety in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, don’t forget we’re all in this together. Take a look at some advice from medical professionals for staying safe as a T1D—including resources and support groups in Birmingham.