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A simple mailbox. Sharing Christmas joy at St. John A.M.E. Church in Birmingham
On Friday, Bham Now visited several churches in town, and took pictures of Christmas greenery, altars and nativity scenes. “Loving kindness” – Preparing for Christmas in Birmingham (a photo essay) During the visit with Rev. Mashod Evans, the pastor at…
“Loving kindness” – Preparing for Christmas in Birmingham (a photo essay)
“Welcome!” That was the response I received all day yesterday at churches throughout Birmingham as I walked up unannounced and asked to take pictures of the greenery, poinsettias, altars and creches. Some folks were joyful, catching their second wind after…
Spotted in Homewood’s Edgewood Neighborhood…. a Festivus pole
Today is Festivus 2016. Have you put up your unadorned pole, held your Festivus dinner, performed the “Airing of Grievances” and “Feats of Strength,” and labeled the easily explainable events as “Festivus miracles” today?
Christmas lights in Birmingham – Bringing out the “Clark Griswold” in all of us
Earlier this week, my family watched the holiday classic Christmas Vacation. The main character – Clark Griswold inspired us.
Bham Now’s Most Read Stories
Since the launch of Bham Now in August of this year, we’ve continued to grow and greatly appreciate the loyalty and input from our audience – you! Just in case you missed them, here’s a quick recap of our top…
Goodbye autumn in Alabama. Hello winter! (12 photos)
The autumn of 2016 in Alabama will be known as the “fall it did not rain.” Throughout Alabama, consecutive days without rain records were shattered. Birmingham’s rainless streak ended at 61 days. In mid-November, the clouds finally appeared, rain fell…
Forget “Where’s Waldo?” Tell me what is hiding in this Christmas tree?
Can you see what is hiding in the Christmas tree? Did you guess it? Here is your answer.
Car crashes into Virginia Samford Theatre entrance this morning
This morning someone drove through the front entrance of the Historic Virginia Samford Theatre on Southside. The crash shattered the glass, knocking over the entrance light fixture and the Christmas tree inside. The force of the crash deployed the car’s air…
Celebrate Birmingham Day! The Magic City was established in 1871 today (28 photos)
On December 19th, 1871 – 145 years ago – the city of Birmingham was incorporated by the state of Alabama. In 1925, the Birmingham City Commission officially adopted December 19th as Birmingham Day.
Alabama Natural Wonders: Cranes and friends slideshow (9 photos)
This is a real treat.
New Publix up in Vestavia Hills, AL
3040 Healthy Way, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Birmingham Metro “City Hall” Christmas trees and lights (slideshow)
Earlier this week, we at Bham Now had the idea to take photos of the Christmas tree in downtown Birmingham. After we took pictures of the 2-3 story tree, we were pleasantly surprised to see City Hall lit up in…