Patience Itson, Author at Bham Now

A man cave and a she shed?! Find your dream home during these open houses Nov. 13-15

9 Birmingham restaurants to grab your Thanksgiving meal to go

Ashley Mac's, Thanksgiving — A full plate of yum. Thanksgiving never looked so good. Photo by Matthew Niblett for Bham Now

There’s no question that Thanksgiving 2020 will be different than usual. Whether you dislike cooking or want to avoid dining in at restaurants during the holidays, we’ve got you covered. Here’s where to grab your Thanksgiving meal to go around Birmingham.

Black Friday 2020 comes early: deals + safety precautions around Birmingham

shopping, Black Friday — Shop Black Friday deals all season long. Photo via Unsplash

Getting that Black Friday shopping itch? This year, stores are changing things up to roll with the COVID-19 flow. From season-long holiday deals to safe ways to shop, here’s what to expect during Black Friday 2020 around Birmingham.

Get ready to ride…again! Electric bikes + scooters are back in Birmingham

Electric scooters? Don’t mind if I do! Photo via VeoRide’s Facebook

Get ready to pop a wheelie, Birmingham. Under a new city ordinance, the Birmingham City Council has approved the first permits to allow two electric bike and scooter companies to operate in the Magic City. Say hello to Gotcha Mobility, LLC and VeoRide, Inc.

Birmingham native Caleb Castille becomes series regular on NCIS: Los Angeles

Attention NCIS: Los Angeles fans! Birmingham native and former Alabama football cornerback Caleb Castille has been made a series regular.

Seasonal jobs around Birmingham to help you through the holidays

Want to be a holiday shopper for Shipt? Photo via Shipt’s Instagram

Whether you’re in need of a full-time position or just want to earn a few extra bucks for some holiday gift-giving, we’ve rounded up tons of open jobs around the Greater Birmingham Area to help get you through the season ahead.

The Birmingham Zoo welcomes Nakuru, an Eastern Bongo, to Trails of Africa habitat

bongo, Birmingham Zoo — Meet Nakuru, an Eastern Bongo. Photo via The Birmingham Zoo.

The Birmingham Zoo has welcomed a new animal to their Trails of Africa habitat. Say hello to Nakuru—a young male Eastern Bongo. Read on to learn more about him.

5 local skincare companies creating beautiful faces in Birmingham

Photo via California Country Organics Body Care

My mom has amazing skin. One reason is because she’s mastered something many of us haven’t—a daily skincare regime. Unfortunately, I’m still learning. To keep your skin forever glowing, check out these local skincare companies creating incredible products right here in Birmingham.

MOSS MAGIC, a 4-year anniversary throwdown, Santa’s 1st appearance + more Nov. 6-8

cheers — Weekend vibes. Photo by Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash

The weekend is officially here and we are stoked. Check out MOSS MAGIC, Santa’s first appearance and more November 6-8 around Birmingham.

Open houses are ready and waiting for you this weekend Nov. 6-8

New Birmingham aerospace + aviation public charter school will touch down in 2022

airplane — Get ready to soar! Photo by Arie Wubben via Unsplash

Get ready to soar! Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAAHS) —a free, aerospace- focused public charter school—touches down in Birmingham in 2022. Here’s what to know.

Santa’s coming to town—at a 6-ft distance. How to find him this holiday season

In light of COVID-19, you and the kiddos are probably wondering if Santa is coming to town this year. Good news, he is! At an acceptable six-foot distance, that is. Here’s the 411 on where, when and how you can visit the big guy in red this holiday season around Birmingham.