During the first two weekends in March more than 300 youth soccer teams and 20,000 players, family members and fans from all over the nation compete in the Red Diamond Classic It’s been an annual Birmingham tradition for 19 years.
Within the next week, one major development will be serving Birminghamian’s with its unique food stalls, and another will be serving its “delicatessen’s”, originally from Homewood. Both are quite near each other and anticipating its openings inside our booming foodie…
After entering into the Blazer Innovation Challenge this past year, Jeremy Mock and his partner realized the validity and practicality of their business, Unum Health. The business is supported off the idea that EMR’s (Electronic Medical Records) are wasting valuable…
The idea of “smart cities” has been around even longer people have been using “smart” as a synonym for “connected.” All through popular media, the “grid” is becoming aware of its residents, helping them get to work faster, safer, and…
Hoover plans to spend $80 million on its new sports complex going up next to the Hoover Met. As of now, here are all the details from the name, to add on’s, to new land leases:
On March 3rd, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama began construction on their long awaited expansion project. Located on 1700 Fourth Ave. S., the organization serves families with children who are fighting cancer and provides comfort in the time of need.
Growth and sustainability is the name of the game for areas such as Five Points South. Like the North side of town, the historic area continues to innovate through new developments and hot hangouts, the newest of which is the…
One of Birmingham’s most iconic bookstores – the Little Professor Book Center – will be closing its doors this week on Wednesday, February 15th. But, here is the good news….
According to an economic study released this week, the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust is a powerful economic engine that provides numerous fiscal benefits to local communities throughout the state.
You’d be forgiven for not knowing what Energen is. The Birmingham-based oil drilling company doesn’t exactly show off. But today, the “exploration and production” company announced a plan to significantly expand their American drilling operations in a conference call with…
Tom Sheffer, the owner of Jackson’s Bar & Bistro and Avo & Dram looks to open quite a different style of restaurant service in Edgewood. “Soda Jerk” will feature finger foods and serve to the everyday consumer.
On January 11th, Jews in Birmingham and around the world will be sitting down to the first seder of the secular year. It isn’t Passover just yet. It is Tu B’Shvat (usually pronounced: Too Bish-vat), the New Year of the…
Perhaps you’ve heard of Airbnb. Maybe it’s been positive, maybe it’s been controversial, and maybe you’ve used it yourself, but the odds are pretty high that you haven’t used it in Birmingham, AL. The idea of renting a place to…
Over the past year, many great things have been happening within the entrepreneurial district of Birmingham. Mainly, the Innovation Depot continues to introduce new programs, companies, initiatives, and bring in major names connected to the tech startup scene. This past…