Birmingham, Vestavia and Jefferson County pool resources to widen Liberty Parkway
Liberty Parkway will be widened to four lanes as a part of a redevelopment project and cooperative agreement between the two cities and Jefferson County.
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Birmingham one of 14 US cities to host Navy Week, April 9-15
The Navy is coming to Birmingham! From Springfield to Sacramento to Bossier City and to Birmingham, America’s Navy will sail into 14 cities across the US, Apr. 9-15 as part of the Navy Week outreach program.
Alabama House passes car-rental tax bill for BJCC stadium
With the passing of a car-rental tax to help fund a new $174 million stadium in Birmingham, the state nudges another piece of the financial puzzle into place.
Heart to Table: Local Birmingham restaurants serve over 7100 meals at winter warming station
With Spring officially beginning today, the city of Birmingham’s warming station for the community’s homeless is likely done for this winter season, unless we have that surprise late winter storm  that sometimes happens in Alabama.
Birmingham mayor releases ‘The Woodfin Way’
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s community progress report highlighted recommendations from more than 800 Birmingham residents. He calls the report “The Woodfin Way”.
Weather update: tornado watch in effect for Jefferson County
Update: So far, the weather has been rather calm in Birmingham. But don’t let your guard down. Jefferson County and surrounding areas are currently under a tornado watch until 11pm.
Birmingham, it’s time to make school safety a priority
UAB Hospital-Highlands. Huffman High School. The city’s homicide rate. Actions speak louder than words when it comes to violence in Birmingham. Are we doing everything we can to keep our students safe?
3 innovative Birmingham startups compete in Alabama Launchpad $150K contest
It seems that every month we read about great opportunities being presented to early-stage companies or startups in Alabama. This week three Birmingham companies are finalist in Alabama Launchpad’s competition for $150,000 in Prattville, Thursday at 4PM.
Birmingham wins national grant for its ‘Smart Cities’ initiatives
Birmingham won a Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge Grant!
Birmingham Roebuck Springs habitat for the endangered Watercress darter to be restored
This week, the Freshwater Land Trust breaks ground on a restoration project at Roebuck Springs in Don Hawkins Park. The project will improve and restore the home of the Watercress darter, one of the rarest fish on planet earth.
Rise of the Rest bus tour to offer a chance at $100,000 to Birmingham startups
What do Dallas, Memphis, Chattanooga and Louisville have in common with Birmingham? All are stops on the Rise of the Rest bus tour. This May startup businesses in Birmingham will have a chance to pitch their dreams for (and…
Birmingham’s BJCC stadium bill moves forward with committee vote
On Wednesday the Jefferson County House delegation approved a 3% car rental and short-term lease tax to secure funding for a new stadium and upgrades to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. While some see this as a victory, others do not.
Instagram spotlight: Birmingham bicycle enthusiast’s pics
Remember that feeling of flying when we rode our bikes as kids? It’s still possible to feel that sense of freedom. These Bham Instagrammers love their bikes. Check out our weekly Instagram spotlight, maybe we grabbed one of your posts!
Lane closures coming for Highway 31, 280 flyover tomorrow
ALDOT’s lane closures on Hwy. 31 starts at 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 14.
Brad Morton; local Birmingham sculptor talks inspiration, creating & city art scene
Birmingham artist with iconic works throughout the city Does Birmingham have an art scene? I met a talented and very successful local artist who has been creating art here for many years. Brad Morton’s work exemplifies Birmingham’s industrial past, yet…