Vulcan is looking fabulous before his 113th Birthday (photos)
Vulcan definitely looks shiny, happy and fabulous on this pleasant Spring Sunday morning after getting his new coat of paint.
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Citizen, Agent, or both? The FBI Citizen’s Academy explained
Most likely, the extent of your involvement with the FBI is limited to what you’ve seen on the X-Files or the Blacklist. The Bureau just isn’t something the average citizen comes into meaningful contact with. But being an “average citizen,”…
Bham Now’s interview with Birmingham City Council member Kim Rafferty
What do you know about Kim Rafferty, Birmingham’s current District 2 city councilor? Did you know that she’s a candidate, too?
Hands On Birmingham Ignite Award winners inspire volunteerism and love of community
Hands On Birmingham Ignite Awards Last week, seven unsung, dedicated,“roll up your sleeves” community volunteers were honored with the Ignite Award for igniting action and accelerating change in their local communities. The inaugural event was hosted by Hands On…
Woodlawn High School Urban Farm “school-grown” vegetables on sale every Tuesday in May (photos)
The Woodlawn High School Urban Farm will be selling their “school grown” vegetables every Tuesday in May from 3:30pm until 5:30pm (cash only).
Freedom Riders Park supporters to hold “monumental” celebration on May 13th in Anniston
A “monumental celebration” planned for May 13th.
Fellowship Bible Church Senior Pastor running for Birmingham city council
If you live in Birmingham’s District 2, you’re going to need a primer on all your city council candidates. There are a bunch of them!
5 questions with Scarlet Little Thompson of Civitan International
Partner Content Civitan International has reached a few milestones in its 100 year history. Founded and based in Birmingham, it was the first of the major civic organizations to admit women to full membership, the first to break the racial…
Meet city council candidate Titus Battle, Birmingham
We’re reaching out to you, tonight, District 7. Here’s our interview with one of your city council candidates, Titus Battle.
62 Parker High School seniors honored by Rotaract of Birmingham
The Rotaract Club of Birmingham will host the first ever College Signing Day on Friday, April 28, at A.H. Parker High School. The ceremony will honor the achievements of 62 Parker High School college-bound seniors. College Signing Day will celebrate…
Vulcan is getting a fresh new coat of paint for his 113th birthday (photos)
Just in time for his 113th birthday bash on June 4th, Vulcan, the iconic symbol of Birmingham is getting a fresh new coat of paint.
This is Alabama politics: one day you’re in, the next day you’re out
Roy Moore is back, and Tommy Tuberville says goodbye, ya’ll. In the state of Alabama, this is how it goes.
Shining a light on Birmingham’s next-gen streetlights
While you may have seen AL Power’s signature utility trucks repairing stoplights and streetlights before, you might not know that these lights are actually owned by the utility provider, and that they’re getting an upgrade. Alabama Power is on track…
Civitan Club of Birmingham and the Jimmie Hale Mission team up
Partner Content Tony Cooper, executive director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, spoke at the Civitan Club of Birmingham’s monthly luncheon on Friday, April 21, 2017. Combined, the two organizations have served the Birmingham area for more than 170 years.
Birmingham, say hello to Tyrone Williams, another District 2 city council candidate
The best part about getting to know these Birmingham city council candidates? Being able to publicly follow each candidate and their campaign paths from beginning to end. Tonight it’s Tyrone William’s turn.