We love any excuse to celebrate amazing news and highlight some of the great things local companies are doing for Birmingham. Keep reading to learn how EBSCO Industries is showing support for teachers and students in Alabama.
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The sun is out, but the damage is far from over. Hurricane Sally is the first hurricane to make landfall in Alabama since Hurricane Ivan in 2004, exactly sixteen years ago. Relief efforts are underway to pick up the pieces—here’s how you can help victims weather the storm.
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During uncertain times, we grow, adapt and learn how to roll with the punches. Alabama Symphony Orchestra is doing just that with modified plans for the 20/21 Season.
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If 6 months of these weird COVID times has you craving cookies, you’ll be as excited as we were to find out Cookie Fix has a second location coming soon to Cahaba Heights.
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Get those rain boots ready and head to higher ground, Hurricane Sally is on its way toward Birmingham. Here’s what you should know, plus some tips on how to prepare.
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Avondale’s gaining a new restaurant. Earlier this year, Hot Diggity Dogs closed its doors and left us wondering who or what will take over the space. Nine months later and our questions are finally answered. Chef Peoples Cafe is set to open later this year and we’ve got the deets.
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Arbor Terrace, a new multi-use project, is coming to the former Trinity Medical Center site. Keep reading for more details on the $200 million development.
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Milo’s Hamburgers is an Alabama favorite, and for good reason. Whether you’re in the mood for a scratch-made buttermilk biscuit breakfast, a freshly grilled burger or of course, some ice-cold famous sweet tea, they’ve got it all. Milo’s is opening a new location in Cahaba Heights this month, and we’re bringing you all the details.
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For nearly two years, Hoover residents and officials have worked together to create a blueprint of visions and goals for the city and developers to work towards. One of those goals is to encourage the growth of mixed-use developments in the city. Now, a massive 882-acre mixed-use project is in the works by Ross Bridge.
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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 times you’ve heard the word “unprecedented” in the last six months.
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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 keeping our eye on the historic building to see what comes next!
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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.
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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 a James Beard finalist, well, forever.
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