Category Civic
Ferus Artisan Ales becomes first solar-powered brewery in Alabama
The next time you order a Ferus Artisan Ale at the local bar, you will be drinking the first solar powered produced beer in Alabama.
Forecasters predict unhealthy air in Bham on Monday. Here is a list of ways to reduce air pollution.
According to the Jefferson County Department of Health ozone air pollution in the Birmingham metro area is expected to be unhealthy for some sensitive groups on Monday, May 24th.
5 heritage crafts to learn + where to take classes in Birmingham
When you hear the phrase “arts and crafts,” usually images of popsicle sticks, hot glue and watercolor paints come to mind. However, traditional heritage crafts are a far cry from the crafts we did in grade school. These are artistic…
8 outdoor date experiences to enjoy in Birmingham this summer
New Alabama laws: Yoga in schools & dogs in outdoor dining areas
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was busy this week signing two new laws lifting bans and restrictions on activities that many people thought were legal in the first place.
Pedestal Ready! Miss Fancy Returns to Avondale Park in June
Birmingham’s beloved elephant Miss Fancy is getting closer to returning as the signature statue in Avondale Park. The concrete pedestal for her future home was poured this Tuesday just off 40th Street. Local community members have worked tirelessly to find…
18 must-know LGBTQ+ resources and organizations in Birmingham
June is Pride Month, a celebration of LGBTQ+ identities, and it’s coming up faster than you think. We’ve got your guide to 18 must-know resources in Birmingham that serve our community and advocate for equal rights for all LGBTQ+ people.
Bham Mayor’s budget reflects economic rebound, restores pre-pandemic funding
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin presented the largest budget proposal in the 150 year history of the city of Birmingham at the weekly Tuesday City Council meeting.
UAB to host The World Games 2022 Lacrosse, Tug of War games and much more
Yesterday, The World Games 2022 made another venue announcement and it was a big one. In a joint news conference, the Birmingham Organizing Committee for The World Games 2022 and UAB revealed the competitions that will be held across UAB’s…
To mask or not to mask? We asked Birmingham City Councilors their view.
Birmingham’s city council is expected to decide whether or not to extend the citywide mask mandate tomorrow. On Monday, we reached out to members of the Birmingham City Council, and five of the nine got back to us late in…
$25K renovation project in the works for Roosevelt City Park—we spoke with Councilor Alexander to learn more
Birmingham City councilor Wardine Alexander funds Birmingham Park and Recreation Board with $25K for improvements in Roosevelt City Park in Birmingham. Read on for the list of upgrades.
Expect evening delays on Highway 280 from May 17-19. Details.
If you are traveling down Highway 280 this week in the evening and early morning from Mountain Brook to the Cahaba River, be prepared for some delays and look for alternative routes.
Here’s the timeline of Birmingham gas stations getting back to normal
With the recent gas shortage, panic buying has struck Birmingham gas stations, giving us flashbacks to the toilet paper and hand sanitizer fiascos of beginning pandemic times. Whether you worry about travel plans for Memorial Day or just wonder when…