Ready, set, HIKE! Be prepared to watch the UAB football team go against Central Arkansas at Legion Field this Thursday, September 3 at 7PM. The game will air on ESPN3 and we’re crossing our fingers for as many touchdowns as…
Birmingham’s culinary scene may be expanding. We recently learned that the space at 1318 First Ave. N. was purchased by David Carrigan and Robert Crook. With the former being a big name in the city’s bar and food scene, we’re…
With the support of Dr. Scott Harris from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Governor Kay Ivey extended the current #SaferatHome order for five weeks. This will include extending Alabama’s statewide mask ordinance until Friday, October 2.
TWG Development, a real estate development firm based in Indianapolis, is considering a property by Rotary Trail for a proposed apartment project. Here is what we know so far.
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An exciting new mixed-use development is moving forward in Birmingham. Urban Supply, the latest project from Orchestra Partners, is on its way to Parkside. Here’s what we know.
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Birmingham restaurants are no strangers to nationwide accolades, even from The James Beard Foundation—the NYC-based nonprofit that serves as one of the nation’s top food authorities. In another wave of 2020 news, Bham favorite Automatic Seafood and Oysters will remain…
Municipal elections will take place on Tuesday, August 25 in Alabama. While the City of Birmingham won’t host their next election until 2021, many municipalities in Central Alabama will be voting. Here’s what you need to know, including how to…
20168 views![Have you seen what Trussville’s new Entertainment District is gonna look like? [PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Downtown-Trussville-Entertainment-District-TurnerBatson-Architecture-2-1.jpg?fit=768%2C403&quality=89&ssl=1 "Have you seen what Trussville’s new Entertainment District is gonna look like? [PHOTOS]")
We’ve been watching the developments in Trussville and the growth of entertainment districts across the Greater Birmingham area for some time now. That’s why we were so excited to get ahold of the gorgeous renderings for the Trussville Downtown Entertainment…
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It’s not often a business booms during a pandemic, but Birmingham-based Help Lightning sure is. The Forbes-featured tech firm just secured $8M in Series A funding—here’s a look at what this company is all about and how they’re striving during COVID-19.
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The Block could be coming to Birmingham: a proposed $250m mixed-use entertainment destination development planned for 2nd Avenue North, between 19th and 20th Streets in the city center. It’s slated to tie together the Downtown Birmingham Retail and Theatre Historic…
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If you’ve ever driven through Old Town Helena, you’re familiar with the picturesque restored buildings from the early 1900s filled with specialty boutiques and delicious restaurants. The area is now an official entertainment district. Here’s what it means.
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In honor of its 10th anniversary, the Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services is awarding $55,000 in grants to 10 local animal organizations. Keep reading for more details including how to support these nonprofits doing amazing work in Birmingham.
On Tuesday, August 11, the Birmingham City Council voted to approve a “Shared Spaces Permit” ordinance that will allow restaurants to expand their seating to sidewalks and parking spaces in order to comply with social distancing requirements.
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Bessemer’s Jonesboro community is a federally-designated food desert. Located just Southwest of downtown Bessemer, this low-income area hasn’t had ready access to fresh, affordable food…until now. Keep reading for the scoop on Urban Market Discount Foods and how they’re changing…