Rachael Ray magazine features Alabama Civil Rights Trail in top 8 U.S. road trips
Rachael Ray in Season magazine listed Birmingham as a favorite, must-see location. Take a look.
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7 of the oldest congregations in Birmingham, across 6 major religions
Continuing Bham Now’s series of “Birmingham’s oldest” in celebration of the Magic City’s 150th birthday, we’re talking about the oldest houses of worship across six major world religions. Keep reading to learn more about Birmingham’s oldest faith centers and as…
COMING SOON: Construction begins on The Frank in Downtown Birmingham
This June, the Frank Nelson Building in downtown Birmingham is getting a makeover. The office campus will transform into The Frank as part of Orchestra Partners’ newest project. Keep reading to get the scoop on the latest downtown Birmingham renovation.
Blachs Condominiums puts you right in the middle of all things downtown Birmingham
There is something truly special about experiencing the heart of downtown Birmingham. Check out how residents at Blachs Condominiums spend their time in the neighborhood and see why this former department store is the ideal location for your next condo.
Alabama remembers the Freedom Rides that happened 60 years ago this month
This coming week, the state of Alabama is commemorating the 1961 Freedom Rides, one of the pivotal moments in the fight to end segregation. The Alabama Historical Commision and Alabama Tourism Department are honoring them with a special event and…
5 of Birmingham’s oldest businesses you need to check out, including the oldest Black-owned biz
We’re back folks with another round of Birmingham’s oldest businesses. Keep reading to learn the fascinating, fun and funny history behind a few of your favorite Birmingham stores, businesses and companies.
Want a history lesson? Here are 5 more of Birmingham’s oldest establishments
We’re back with another roundup of five more of Birmingham’s oldest businesses, from a mattress store to an engineering firm. Keep reading to learn about the history of each business and how they have changed (and changed the Magic City)…
Blachs—once Birmingham’s most celebrated luxury store, now gorgeous condos
One of Birmingham’s favorite department stores in the 20th century, Blachs converted into high-end condos last year. Learn more about the history of the building, how residents enjoy living in a piece of local history and how you can call these…
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New honky-tonk bar and event venue opening near Railroad Park
Break out those cowboy boots and denim cut-offs—a new honky-tonk bar and event venue is coming to Parkside in Birmingham, AL! The currently unnamed establishment will be located in the historic American Laundry Co. building at 1630 Second Ave. S.…
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Award winning chef chooses Birmingham for new restaurant at Mercantile on Morris
There’s no such thing as too much pizza, and clearly the city of Birmingham agrees. This summer we’ll be welcoming Pizza Grace, a new pizza place and the latest confirmed tenant of Mercantile on Morris.
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Check out this outdoor classroom series inspired by an Avondale mural
If you’ve walked through Avondale recently, you’ve more than likely passed by the mural of Sun Ra, Fred Shuttlesworth, Spider Martin and Angela Davis. It’s no secret the significance the city of Birmingham played during the Civil Rights Movement. However,…
Two Miss Fancy statues are coming to historic Avondale Park
Good news—Leslie Smukler, the Avondale resident who found Miss Fancy’s original statue, received all the funding she needed to restore Miss Fancy’s statue to Avondale Park. But did you know about Friends of Avondale Park and Bryan Council’s efforts to…
Get the latest on Birmingham’s upcoming Urban Supply development
Urban Supply is changing the face of Parkside in Birmingham, bringing 100,000 square feet of retail, office and fitness spaces as well as restaurants and bars to the area. See what’s there, what’s happening and what’s coming to the coming-soon…
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The latest happenings with Birmingham’s iconic Pink House & Secret Garden
Located on the corner of Roseland Drive and Edgewood Boulevard, the Pink House has been a historic site in the Homewood community. It was recently sold to a private buyer for restoration and preservation. Keep reading to learn more about…
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New Year, New Office. Say hi to Bham Now’s new home on Morris Avenue! [Photos]
![New Year, New Office. Say hi to Bham Now’s new home on Morris Avenue! [Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_2169-scaled-e1611336937331.jpg?fit=768%2C403&quality=89&ssl=1 "New Year, New Office. Say hi to Bham Now’s new home on Morris Avenue! [Photos]")
It’s official. Bham Now has moved into our first permanent home, located on historic Morris Avenue. So why did we land on one of the oldest (yet hippest) streets in town? Read on to learn more & get a sneak…