Want evidence Birmingham is becoming the culinary hub for the South and the nation?
Continue reading “Jones Valley Teaching Farm breaks ground on new Center for Food Education site”
Time to take a trip to our neighbors to the south of Birmingham. Let’s explore Chelsea, Alabama along with all it has to offer including things to do, see and eat.
Continue reading “Guide to Chelsea, AL: outdoor adventures, local bites and a winery”Sponsored
2020, the year of virtual… well, everything. There’s no better way to fill your emptier-than-usual schedule than by learning something new, and Birmingham-Southern College is making it easy. Get all the deets on their virtual book clubs right here.
Continue reading “BSC is hosting virtual book clubs facilitated by experts, and you’re invited”
The land at the entrance of the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, the “gateway” to the popular recreational area, is now owned by the city of Pinson, thanks to a win-win land exchange with the Freshwater Land Trust.
Continue reading “Property exchange at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve a win-win for nature education and conservation”
Meat and seafood lovers get ready! Birmingham-based Evans Meats and Seafood is coming to Pepper Place.
Continue reading “Birmingham’s Evans Meats and Seafood expanding into Pepper Place”
The Jefferson County Commission and the city of Birmingham took some positive steps Friday to make it easier to in-person vote absentee at the downtown courthouse.
Continue reading “Got a parking ticket while voting absentee? “I voted” stickers can forgive it. JeffCo extends voting.”
Pizza is a food group, right? There’s no wrong time to enjoy everyone’s favorite cheesy treat, and we dug in to find seven of the most unique and highly-reviewed pizzas in the Birmingham area. Don’t miss out!
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One of the key tools to fight COVID-19 and slow its spread is right in your pocket. Developed by UAB experts in partnership with the Alabama Department of Health and available for iPhone and Android devices, the GuideSafe™ Exposure Notification App is a simple way you can help fight COVID-19 in Alabama.
Continue reading “Stop the spread of COVID-19 from your phone? Yep, there’s an app for that”
Basketball fans rejoice! March Madness will return to Birmingham’s newly renovated Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex for two events in 2023 and 2025. Here’s what we know.
Continue reading “Birmingham set to host March Madness tournaments in 2023 + 25 at upgraded Legacy Arena. See renderings of the $123 million renovation”
A project at Ruffner Mountain has won the nation’s highest achievement in the field of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation, thanks to efforts to protect residents along trails and bats living in abandoned mines.
Continue reading “Ruffner Mountain wins nation’s highest abandoned mine land reclamation award”Sponsored
If you’ve been outside at all in the last couple of weeks, you’ve probably noticed how gorgeous the weather has been. If you’re wanting to spend more time outside, meet new people and make a difference in Birmingham, we’ve got just the thing for you. But don’t take our word for it—keep reading to hear from volunteers with the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Continue reading “Enjoy the Great Outdoors, help Bham blossom + more reasons to volunteer at Birmingham Botanical Gardens”
The cats out of the bag! The Zamora Shrine Center has been purchased for $3.5M. What does this mean? Here’s what we found out.
Continue reading “Beloved Zamora Shrine Center purchased for $3.5M”Sponsored
Whether you’re a contractor, a business owner, a homeowner or just an average citizen, permits are a part of life. Gone are the days of cumbersome paperwork and trips to the courthouse—Jefferson County is going digital. Here’s what you need to know.
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Like many families during the COVID-19 pandemic, my wife Kathy and I are taking every measure to keep our family safe, especially her parents who are both 80+ years old with numerous ailments.
Continue reading “What to expect when you cast an absentee ballot at the Jefferson County Courthouse”
According to longtime supporters at Ruffner Mountain, in 2020, more people will have walked the popular and beloved nature preserve’s trails than at any time in its 43 year history.
Continue reading “Bham budget cuts to nature preserves and green spaces highlight need for region wide support”