New farmers market to open in Mountain Brook, plus more in Birmingham
A new farmers market is set to open in Mountain Brook, June 2. Check it out plus others around Birmingham all summer long.
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Shop our Mother’s Day Gift Guide for the Market at Pepper Place
Partnered Content Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 13. If that sentence just sent a wave of panic down your spine because you haven’t bought a gift yet, do not fret. Bham Now presents the 2018 Mother’s Day Gift Guide…
Guide to new & coming-soon Birmingham eats to try this spring
There are lots of great places in the Birmingham area to grab a quick bite or a leisurely meal. We found some new spots that you might not have tried yet and some that will be open very soon. Always…
Birmingham’s Motivated Movers’ 7 simple tips to make moving easy, pain-free
Sponsored: Packing and moving…at some point in your life both of these things will likely be necessary. You might have heard accounts of stressful, even problematic moving experiences. Those stresses can be eased with good planning, preparation, and with help…
The ultimate service guide to downtown Birmingham
Ugh, my car is filthy. Ew, my nails really need a manicure. Mmm, I could really go for a snack. You may have had thoughts like these as you head downtown for a meeting or some other reason. But when you…
Mimosas anyone? Birmingham City Council approves early Sunday alcohol sales
What is bill SB384? It passed on March 26, and Governor Kay Ivey signed it. This bill simply allowed the Birmingham City Council to determine whether or not to allow on-premise alcohol sales in Birmingham starting at 10 a.m. on…
All-natural pet treats: quick recipes, a doggie food-truck & other local retailers
Sponsored: That healthy living trend going on with people these days…well, the same can be said for our pet family members. We have the hook up on natural dog (and cat) treats in the Magic City, some easy recipes…
Best Bham hacks: free parking spots in downtown Birmingham
Does the price of parking in downtown Birmingham have you avoiding the area? We have done a little investigating to uncover some free parking spots and a few super cheap options too.
Grand marshal Honda Indy Grand Prix at Barber; Alabama’s own Channing Tatum
Sponsored: Channing Tatum will be grand marshal On Sunday April 22, as the only IndyCar race in the Deep South is set to begin, a famous Alabama native will give the iconic “Gentlemen, start your engines!” command.
Follow the bunny trail to find the Easter Bunny in Birmingham
Easter is almost here, which means Peter Cottontail is hippity hopping towards Birmingham. Where can you find him? Check out this springtime guide the 411 on the Easter Bunny’s whereabouts this year.
More cool Birmingham music venues
Are you that person that moves on from a popular place as soon as it’s considered the “in” spot to hang out…always on the lookout for the next cool place before anyone else has caught on?
The ultimate guide to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Birmingham
This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on Saturday, March 17, the perfect day to get in the Irish spirit, wear some green and maybe even find that pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. And once again, Birmingham…
Birmingham guide to spring break; unusual getaways, nature day trips & beach overnights
Sponsored: So spring break 2018 is coming. As much as we look forward to that break from school, it can also be a scary thought. Expensive, time consuming and though a “break” it also can be exhausting. But don’t sweat…
Lost pet? high-tech ways to help protect and find your four-legged best friend
Sponsored: This week while researching for a story about lost pets, microchipping and web sites that help reunite lost pets with their humans, I ran across an article about a Birmingham woman who lost her beloved pet Mitzy on the…
Black History Month in Birmingham; films, plays, music, science fair, exhibits
Birmingham offers many ways to learn more about the Civil Rights movement, and to celebrate Black History Month. A visit to Birmingham can be a sobering, reflective and finally an uplifting experience for anyone interested in this period of our…