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Within the new UAB Sustainability Strategic Plan, released in late 2018, one of the most ambitious goals was in the area of waste.
UAB plans to be a net-zero waste campus and hospital. See how they are going to do it.
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Super Bowl of fishing tournaments, the 50th annual Bassmaster Classic is coming to Birmingham
The Super Bowl of bass fishing is coming back to Birmingham in 2020 for its Golden Anniversary.
United Way of Central Alabama raised $194,143 for long term Lee County tornado disaster relief
Following up on a story Bham Now published in March, the United Way of Central Alabama presented a check of $194,143 to the United Way of Lee County to support long term tornado disaster relief.
The Market at Pepper Place named best Farmers Market in Alabama by Delish.com
The Market at Pepper Place has been named the best Farmers Market in Alabama by Delish.com, one of the most popular digital food-related destination sites in the U.S.
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Superhero vision at Children’s South: a look at Alabama’s low-dose radiation imaging center
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Perhaps it was a tumble off the monkey bars. Or, maybe a scan is needed for diagnostic purposes or to monitor treatment. Whatever the case, you and your child are headed to Children’s South Pediatric Imaging Center, off Interstate-459 and Acton Road. Here’s why you can breathe easy.
Fertilizing your new spring garden? Your help is needed to reduce phosphorus in Birmingham waterways. 2 things you can do now
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Instead of spending $20-30 million on wastewater plant upgrades, Jefferson County is hoping you’ll help contain the last 1% of phosphorus in local waterways by not putting a certain type of fertilizer on your yard this spring. Why should you care and what can you do? Bham Now explains.
March with the original Foot Soldiers of the Children’s Crusade on Friday, May 10
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It is a part of the history of Birmingham we shall never forget.
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The big Alabama plastic bag ban “ban” debate. Plastic? Paper? Fabric? Cast your vote here.
It is the one question every Alabamian is confronted with on a weekly, if not on a daily basis at your local convenience store, grocery store or shopping center.
Plastic or paper?
Continue reading “The big Alabama plastic bag ban “ban” debate. Plastic? Paper? Fabric? Cast your vote here.”United Way launches online fundraising campaign to bring back Bike Rodeos in Birmingham
It was a devastating moment.
Last summer, staff members and volunteers with the United Way of Central Alabama’s Healthy Communities Initiative were preparing for a local bike rodeo. When they pulled up to the lot where the trailer and bikes were stored both the trailer and its bike contents were stolen.
The goodness of Birmingham was on full display at Hands On Birmingham’s IGNITE Awards
Hands On Birmingham Director Benga Harrison describes the IGNITE Awards, our community’s premier annual volunteer awards celebration, as the one day we take to – “celebrate and honor the goodness of Birmingham.”
Indeed, it is.
BBC News describes how Birmingham’s Lyric Theatre, Alabama Theatre and more are reinventing the city
Birmingham woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning with a featured story by BBC News describing how the restoration of our theatres have played a role in bringing back the downtown area in the Magic City.
Move over Bo Jackson. Meet two-sport athlete Chris Biggins at United Ability’s abiliTEE on April 25
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Let me introduce Birmingham to the best two-sport athlete in town.
Meet United Ability Junior Board member Chris Biggins PGA Golf professional at the Country Club of Birmingham and potential Slalom, Super G and Downhill Skiing U.S. Paralympic participant.
Stadium McStadiumface: Birmingham’s most popular (and curious) suggestions for naming the Protective Stadium
Yesterday, we asked you guys to guess the new stadium name prior to the big Protective Life Corporation naming rights announcement. Here’s some of your suggestions from our social media channels.
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On April 26-28, Linn Park will transform into something magical. Birmingham’s largest city center arts festival, the Magic City Art Connection (MCAC), will bring together artists from around the country, local musicians & performers, chefs and other Birmingham tastemakers for its 36th year in Linn Park. Find out how you can win tickets (or grab them now) and get an inside look at the festival.
Mayor Woodfin unveils new partnership to drive investment into Birmingham Opportunity Zones
Today, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin unveiled the Birmingham Inclusive Growth (BIG) Partnership, a private sector-led, community-focused, city-inspired Opportunity Zone initiative with twin goals: