Sponsored The largest power source in this neck of the universe is still 93 million miles away from Earth. But its energy-producing potential for our planet is closer than ever to truly being realized. Solar power has been touted for…
The Altamont School is about to become Birmingham’s first “solar powered school.”
Fife’s Restaurant, a Birmingham culinary institution, has been recognized in the national online publication Travel and Leisure’s “Best Cheap Eats” guide.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Picture of the day. Bham Now‘s Larry O. Gay yesterday captured this great photo of the Downtown Publix ribbon cutting and grand opening. The first grocery store downtown in a generation. Community and unity. Keep moving forward Birmingham!
Yesterday morning, I wrote about the City Council’s approval of a proposed CrossPlex Village near Five Points West. Yesterday afternoon, I was able to get in contact with the most visible voice of dissent: the Jefferson County Millennial Democrats. Speaking…
Birmingham opened its first downtown grocery store in decades this morning. About a hundred people gathered on the corner of 20th Street South and 3rd Ave. South to enter the new Publix grocery store at 7:00am.