The Magic City is not the only area of town subject to revitalization and more redevelopment.
Samford University joins in on the excitement by applying $31 Million to its infrastructure to give future students, faculty, and staff a better home.
Continue reading “Samford University sets up for Major Renovations to Infrastructure”
There are three major discussions/projects on the table of the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) right now – possible Southtown redevelopment, Freedom Manor Renovations, and the Loveman Village “de-densifying”.
Continue reading “Major Advance for the Birmingham Housing Authority”
The first half of my Very Southern Snow Day has been spent gutting fish and encasing a bottle of vodka in ice for after dinner drinks with my guests. Today seemed like the perfect opportunity to really get in touch with my Russian roots. I couldn’t change my menu too much for tonight, but what I really want to make was cornbread.
Cornbread might be one of my favorite baked goods, at least to make, mostly because it doesn’t require precision. Many of you, judging by what was completely gone from the shelves at Publix, will be indulging in some chili tonight, or similar hot liquid concoction. And while that will warm your body, you need to warm your heart and your soul. That’s where the cornbread comes in. And while I put mine in the oven, if you lose power tonight, this can be done on the stove if you have a heavy lid for your skillet. I also recommend some local cornmeal, found here.
Continue reading “Cook Something! (How to Eat When You Get Iced In)”
Are you ready for the snow?
Got milk? Bread? Are you prepared for the first snowstorm of 2017?
Continue reading “Be prepared Birmingham. Milk (check). Bread (check).”
I am not Southern. I don’t, despite my frequent use of it online, say ya’ll. I
don’t have any pearls, I don’t eat swine, and I’ve only ever been in a church to vote. When people ask if I’m from Birmingham, I say I went to high school in Birmingham and came back for college. I’m a proud Jersey Girl who talks funny and that has absolutely left me bitter.
But, I’ve discovered that Birmingham grows on you and makes you crave things you never knew existed.
Continue reading “The Lizt: The Birminghamest of Birmingham”
Fire crews were at the scene on 2nd Avenue North where smoke was coming from the roof near the kitchen.
Like in the discussions for the soon to be developed Topgolf facility, incentives are being highlighted by a North Carolina Developer to establish yet another Publix.
Continue reading “Lakeshore (Oxmoor Valley) could soon receive approval for a Publix Supermarket”
The match up of the year some may say – Alabama (1) vs. Clemson (2) – is expected to be reach far into pocket books this year.
But let’s be honest, this doesn’t stop some Roll Tide fans 😉
Continue reading “National Championship Game Ticket Prices Rising almost as fast as Bo Scarbrough”
The Birmingham Zoo – a pride and joy of Bham’s and the state as a whole continues its momentum.
For the 6th year in a row, the establishment has surpassed the prior year in attendance!
Quick Factoid: Did you know that a giraffe can lick inside its own ears? Bet you can’t do that.
According to their website, the zoo will have half price admission on Dr. Martin Luther King Day, January. 16th. Continue reading “Birmingham Zoo has Record Year”
Ah, gotta love the announcements of more food joints opening up in Birmingham.
Trussville it’s your turn, again 😉
The momentum of Birmingham’s real estate deals in 2016 was quite impressive, considering where we have come from.
As 2017 gets into full swing, can the large multifamily projects, that added major value to our real estate scene, continue its momentum?
Continue reading “Multifamily Real Estate is Hot in Bham, but will it Last in 2017?”
One Cent will go a long way. Homewood’s City Council has raised their sales tax from 9% to 10% in order to improve the schools and parks, as well as, help solve an overcrowding problem in a public safety building.
Continue reading “Homewood’s Sales Tax Increase effective Jan. 1st”
The fruition and beginning of major projects in Vestavia lead 2016 to a close and will hopefully close out the first quarter of 2017 successfully.
Brand awareness continues to be a massive factor in today’s society as we are bombarded by logo after logo.
This Bham company – Aviate – continues to prove its worthiness and wonderful schemes of marketing to turn airport codes into premium travel brands.
It has been quite a year for Birmingham and it’s only getting better. Now we can add top city for celebrating NYE to our accomplishments thanks to WalletHub.
Continue reading “Birmingham ranked among the top cities to celebrate NYE”
