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It has been a lifeline.
That is the consensus from groups we talked to who had been awarded COVID-19 relief grants from the United Way of Central Alabama Community Crisis Fund.
Continue reading “It is a lifeline—United Way Community Crisis Fund has distributed $538,817 to 104 nonprofits”
A 92-year-old tower in downtown Birmingham is getting a new lease on life. The Protective Life Building is being renovated as the Kelly Hotel, a 96-room luxury hotel with a beautiful atmosphere reminiscent of the building’s history. Learn more.
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Advocating for the most vulnerable among us—is there any mission more important than that? Check out these 7 local organizations that are protecting and encouraging children and families right here in Birmingham. You can support their work today!
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Never in a million years would I have imagined the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville and its beloved Space Camp programs could be a casualty of COVID-19. But unless they raise $1.5 million dollars, both will have to close permanently in October. We reached out to people here in Birmingham to find out how Space Camp shaped them and why we all need to do our part to save the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, an irreplaceable national treasure. #SaveSpaceCamp now.
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The survey results are in. Bham Now asked y’all for your feedback and we’re ecstatic to see what 1,671 of you had to say. Here’s what we learned.
What we did: In June, we asked for your help to help us keep things fresh, hip and upbeat here at Bham Now. In less than the time it takes to scroll through your Instagram feed, 1,671 of you gave us feedback.
Continue reading “7 takeaways from 1,671 responses to Bham Now’s July 2020 survey”
We’ve loaded up this content akin to a Super Shaggy Sandwich with business events, resources and juicy deets on what’s buzzy in the Birmingham business world. Let’s dive-in, shall we?
Continue reading “Here comes the (business) boom—tech events, jobs + more in Birmingham”Sponsored
Get ready to jump and squeal. Itty Bitty Magic City at McWane Science Center reopens on Wednesday, August 5. Here’s what to expect including new safety protocols. Purchase tickets.
Continue reading “Itty Bitty Magic City reopens August 5. 5 things you need to know.”
Like many Birmingham residents, the end of summer signals one thing for me: college football is almost back. 2020 has brought uncertainty in every aspect, and even football isn’t immune. We rounded up the latest info on what conferences and teams are planning for as of now. Check it out!
Continue reading “Will college football happen this year? Here’s the latest”Sponsored
Whether you’ve been paying attention to the housing market or not, you may have heard someone say that Birmingham is a seller’s market right now. But what is a seller’s market, and how does that affect buyers and sellers in Birmingham? I spoke with two agents at LAH Real Estate to learn more.
Continue reading “It’s a hot time to sell in Birmingham’s housing market. Here’s why.”
The 4th annual Birmingham Taco Fest looks a little different this year. Instead of an in-person event, you can celebrate by participating in the Taco Fest Taco Trail, a month-long event featuring an interactive taco map highlighting and leading you to the best tacos in Birmingham. Get the deets—and the obligatory taco puns—here.
Continue reading “Birmingham’s 4th annual Taco Fest Taco Trail kicking off in September”
In an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to suspend on-site sale of alcohol at bars, restaurants and clubs starting at 11PM each night. Learn more.
Continue reading “ABC board votes to restrict alcohol sales in Alabama at 11PM each night”
While many are itching to get back to work in office, others are seeing the benefits of working remotely from home. If you’re seeking a job that allows you to work remotely, you’re in luck. Here are some Birmingham companies hiring remote employees now.
Continue reading “See who’s hiring for remote work in Birmingham.”
Perhaps it all started a couple of years ago when Bessemer landed the Amazon Fulfillment Center providing up to 1500 new jobs.
Continue reading “Birmingham emerging as Southeast logistics hub with 500 new jobs on the way”
Live music venues—especially small, independent ones—are some of the hardest hit businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new bill in Congress could help establish a $10 billion Small Business Administration grant to aid our small music venues.
Continue reading “Federal Save Our Stages Act could help preserve Birmingham’s small music venues”
If you were going to organize and conduct 200,000 COVID-19 tests on incoming and returning Alabama college students before they start classes in August – who are two of the state’s best institutions to do such a job?
Continue reading “UAB leads ambitious COVID-19 testing program of Alabama college students with help from Bruno Event Team”
