We know it’s been a minute since school has been in session. We still have a few weeks left before it starts back, so there’s no doubt some homes might be getting a little antsy. Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens…
Early school closings have affected young students across Birmingham. Beginning in May, Better Basics began collecting brand new books through their Books for Birmingham campaign. Their mission is to help these local students stay on track for their return back…
Summertime is wrapping up here in Birmingham, and kids of all ages are gearing up to head back to school. It’s going to look a little different this year, though. We caught up with a pediatrician from Children’s of Alabama…
This week, a team of scientists from Birmingham’s McWane Science Center, South Carolina and Auburn announced the discovery of two ancient fossil shark species from the southeastern U.S. that lived during the Paleogene Period, roughly 65 and 35 million years…
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As summer draws to a close, parents and students around Birmingham have one question: will public schools be reopening for the 2020-2021 school year? Here’s what we know so far.
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Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced this week that any registered Alabama voter will be able to vote absentee this year. This is a big deal for the state—here’s what you need to know.
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The Sunflower Field is one of the most popular summer day trip destinations in Alabama. They’ll still be open for another week or so, but if you can’t make it down this year, don’t worry. Our friends over at Adamson…
Over the past month, Black Lives Matter has dominated the news. But once media coverage begins to wane, it’s important to remember that Black Lives Matter isn’t a moment—it’s a movement. That’s why local tech startup Linq has designed and…
Talk to any graduate from Innovate Birmingham and they’ll tell you that the program completely changed their lives. But what about the companies that hire graduates from Innovate Birmingham? We spoke to three local companies that hire directly from the…
Back in December, fellow Bham Nower Matt Niblett and I took a trip down to Monroe County to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Georgia-Pacific pulp mill. Since then, I’ve been eager to learn more about how Georgia-Pacific is committed…
If you work in Birmingham’s tech sector and want to help grow the next generation of techies, you need to know about the Microsoft TEALS Program. We talked to three people involved with the program at Corner High School, about…
Attention young vocalists! If you’re a boy between the ages of 8-18 and love to sing, the Birmingham Boys Choir is seeking talented ensemble members. Here are five reasons to join. Already know you want to audition? Request an audition…
Whether you’re a recent college graduate searching for the next step or a seasoned professional looking to expand your skill set, a Master of Business Administration is one of the most versatile degrees you can choose. Luckily, UAB’s Collat School…
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Recent protests have sparked a wave of soul-searching among people and institutions here in the Magic City and across the globe. On July 1, AL.com reporter Roy Johnson wrote an opinion piece entitled “Time to change Mountain Brook’s library, named…
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Are you having trouble paying your rent, mortgage, utilities for your family because the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted you? Â