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Are your student loans preventing you from securing a mortgage to purchase a dream home?
According to a recent United Way of Central Alabama workshop about college debt and new Federal Housing Administration — FHA home loan guidelines, help is on the way.
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Back to normalcy.
After a one-year absence, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) held its first in-person Summer Conference — the largest annual gathering in the state of Alabama.
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While some may have been confused by the announcement of “Squadron” as Birmingham’s NBA G-League team name, bird experts smiled from beak to beak. Keep reading to learn about the brown pelican and how it landed in Birmingham.
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Birmingham has stepped up its science game! Thanks to impressive research centers like UAB, Birmingham is getting $450K from the Department of Commerce. We’re excited this money will help out our bioscience jobs. Wanna know more? Read on for all the deets.
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Cahaba Brewing Company’s beloved beers are now sharing the spotlight. The brewery has announced they’ve added spirits and cocktails to their menu with the delicious release of their Cahaba Rum. Read on for all the details.
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Yes, there really is a holiday for just about everything. We’re celebrating National Intern Day the best way we know how, by introducing you to our stellar Bham Now interns. Birmingham has some incredible internships to offer, but we’ve definitely snagged top talent. Keep reading to meet our crew!
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This past year has been tough for… well, pretty much everyone, and especially the restaurant industry. That’s why Feast is doing everything they can to help local restaurants. Meet Feast, your new go-to for Birmingham catering.
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If you’ve been missing live theatre, you need to get out your calendar and set reminders for these dates. Not only will Red Mountain Theatre be back for the 2021-22 season, but they’ll be in their new, state-of-the-art facility in Parkside. The first show starts December 3, 2021.
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A bus running every 15 minutes? This may sound like a fantasy, but it’s coming to Birmingham in less than a year. The City of Birmingham is partnering up with the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) to bring the Birmingham Rapid Transit system to life. Keep reading to learn more.
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If you want to cool down while staying healthy during the hot Alabama summer, we have the perfect pick for you. There’s nothing better than a refreshing fresh-squeezed juice, so we rounded up the best juice bars in Birmingham for you to start trying out.
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After more than a year of virtual events, the highly-anticipated Alabama Launchpad Finale is returning to the stage in Auburn on August 26th! To celebrate, we’re highlighting the 5 competitors, including startups helping people breathe easier, eat local, build wealth, and more. Keep reading to learn about the event—and buy tickets here!
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In order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released a new mask guidance. Here in Birmingham, city and county school systems are individually taking steps to ensure their students’ and faculty’s safety. Keep reading to find out how.
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Summer is in full swing, and that Alabama heat can be brutal. Whether you’re out for a run or mowing the lawn, it’s extremely important to stay hydrated—especially during these scorching summer months.
Keep reading to learn how you can spot the early warning signs of dehydration & how to prevent it in the first place.
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I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to see the end of this summer’s heat! Since the next few months will bring cooler weather, it’s time to start planning your next camping getaway. We caught up with Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham and Storyteller Overland to learn how to plan the perfect camping trip in Birmingham.
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The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) is throwing its first in-person party since the pandemic started. It’s a celebration of Afrofuturism in The Magic City, and it’s gonna be out of this world. Stop by for drinks, music and a little bit of magic, Friday, August 6 from 5-9PM, inspired by iconic artist and Birmingham native, Sun Ra.
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