Birmingham shines on “best in the nation” lists, but one of its most impactful honors is its dedication to giving back. The United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) Tocqueville Society beat out other major cities with the most members among…
Running is hard, y’all. Especially running in Alabama. It’s hot, humid, has so many hills you could cry, and did I mention it’s hot?! Keep reading to learn about eight Birmingham running clubs that will keep everyone from kids to…
There’s nothing cuter than a dog with a job, and the jobs therapy and servive dogs perform are of utmost importance. Keep reading to learn more about both therapy and service dogs in Birmingham and how you can get involved.
Like a lot of cities, the Greater Birmingham area reports hundreds of “unaccompanied” young people under the age of 24 on the streets on any given evening. To help solve this problem, AIDS Alabama is raising $3.5m to break ground…
Birmingham is adding to the Red Rock Trail System! On Earth Day, the Freshwater Land Trust (FLT) broke ground on the highly anticipated Jones Valley Trail Extension. The groundbreaking ceremony took place behind the M2 building at 3501 1st Avenue…
According to the ASPCA, senior pets are over 40% less likely to be adopted than their younger counterparts. That means, there are too many lovable kitties and pups living out their old age in shelters instead of living the high…
Over six years ago, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) began making plans to celebrate 100 years of service to the Magic City. They wanted to leave a permanent impact and partner with an organization that’s leaving a similar legacy…
Earth Day is coming up this Thursday, April 22, 2021, and it’s more important than ever to take the time to love and care for our planet in the face of climate change. So, we’ve put together a list of…
Did you know that 16.6 per 100,000 people overdose in Alabama each year? Fight back against substance use disorder (SUD) by joining Addiction Prevention Coalition’s End Heroin Bham 16.6 Challenge, April 16-30. Here are five reasons to sign up and…
A year into the pandemic, and I think we’re all looking forward to taking an in-person vacation. While the vaccine efforts are ramping up, it’s still safest to keep your vacay virtual. Keep reading to see seven ways to enjoy…
Hospitals are a scary place for everyone—especially children. The art at The Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children serves a special purpose to help patients and their families feel more at ease. Keep reading to learn more about the hospital’s artwork…
The City of Hoover will soon see more little lending libraries popping up around town. As part of a new program from the Hoover Public Library, new little lending libraries will appear in 15 of the city’s apartment complexes.
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The Bessemer area has exploded with new jobs and opportunities in the past couple years. One part that is now catching up with the times is the Bessemer Train Depot, now that it has been purchased by Brian Giattina, Blox…
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As spring comes full-fledged to Birmingham, we’re all wanting to get outside more. Check out these nine upcoming Birmingham races that are the perfect way to enjoy this wonderful weather, whether you’re a casual 5k-er to the next Shalane Flanagan…
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The sun is shining, the weather is warming up, so I think we can call it and say Spring is here! And with Spring comes spring cleaning. Keep reading to see where you can donate old clothes, furniture, and other…
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