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Pure joy! Families and friends reveal the Birmingham Color Wall. (photo gallery)
If you haven’t heard of muralist Marcus Fetch then you have definitely seen his larger-than-life works of art, which are on walls across downtown, Woodlawn and Avondale. His murals are not only beautiful works of art, but they are ingrained in our city’s landscape. This weekend the community was invited to come downtown and join Fetch for his next project, the Birmingham Color Wall.
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3 top vintage stores in the Magic City, including Zoe’s in Forest Park
In three of the Birmingham area’s hippest neighborhoods and business districts, you will find the best vintage stores in the city. Want to find that vintage Alabama t-shirt or that vinyl record of your favorite band? Check out where you can find your vintage treasures in the Magic City.
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Do Dah Day is Birmingham’s ultimate animal lover’s party
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Nearly 40 years ago some animal-loving friends got together on Birmingham’s Southside and had a party.
From that fateful day, Do Dah Day was born. Now, four decades later, that neighborhood gathering has turned into one of the largest animal loving festivals in Birmingham and the entire state.
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Commercial real estate: more historic revitalization, new UAB buildings
It is not an unusual sight to see old warehouses and industrial buildings being brought back to life around Birmingham…or brand new buildings going up.
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Update on Birmingham mayor’s effort to eradicate blighted property
In December of last year, I wrote about the demolition of blighted property in Birmingham. Has the situation changed? In mid-March 2018, a transition report that included public input and recommendations for progress in Birmingham was released by Mayor Woodfin. Take a look.
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SEC Baseball Tournament back in Hoover for 21st straight year, May 22-27
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Springtime in the south: the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and the smell of hot dogs in the air. What could be more American than baseball and the SEC?
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Weekly Instagram spotlight on best Bham skyline pics, without RAIN
Hello there city view, we’ve missed you…
Been so long since we have seen the skyline without a veil of rain. We really do have a nice city here, and some cool Instagrammers. Take a look…are your posts featured?
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Instagram spotlight on Bham Now’s bearded logo local look-alikes
Why the head?
You might have wondered about Bham Now’s logo—our bearded mascot.
The teal bearded head looks like most guys we run into at the local breweries… and maybe a little like Vulcan’s little brother. We found quite a few look-alikes around Bham Instagram posts. Send us your #bhamnowlogolookalikes!
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Instagram spotlight on the perfect Birmingham cup of Joe
The holidays have passed, football season’s wrapped up…friends and relatives are all back home. As we settle back in to regular work weeks, and the routine returns, it’s nice to have small things to look forward to.
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Join us February 1 to get a Bitcoin primer. RSVP now. Limited seating.
Want to learn more about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Come to Bham Now’s free BOLD speaker event February 1st at 5:50 at Avondale Brewery to hear Birmingham Bitcoin expert and miner, Derek Waltchack, talk about this movement.
We’ll also be giving away some Pinkcoin and Zcoin.
Just RSVP on Bham Now’s events page. Derek has poured over 1,000 hours into researching cryptocurrency. He’s formed relationships with many of those at the top of the Bitcoin mountain. And he’s passing on what he knows to you.
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Mystery surrounding old Southside Birmingham building solved
A few weeks ago I wrote about the mystery surrounding the cryptic letters, D. V K. D painted on the blacked-out windows of an old, purple building on Birmingham’s south side.
Maybe you’ve seen those mysterious letters at 12th Street and 1st Avenue South and wondered what they could mean. We asked our readers what those letters might stand for…I think I know! Continue reading “Mystery surrounding old Southside Birmingham building solved”
Top pop-up shops open in Birmingham this holiday season
The holiday season is here and pop-up shops are opening their doors all over Birmingham. Here are the top pop-ups to check out! Continue reading “Top pop-up shops open in Birmingham this holiday season”
Randall Woodfin is sworn in as Birmingham’s 30th mayor: photo gallery
November 28 – Randall Woodfin took the oath of office to become the 30th mayor of the city of Birmingham, and one of the youngest in history. Continue reading “Randall Woodfin is sworn in as Birmingham’s 30th mayor: photo gallery”
Discover Veteran’s Day deals in Birmingham
Veteran’s Day is a time to show appreciation for those who’ve sacrificed so much for our country. This Veteran’s Day, businesses around Birmingham are honoring members of our armed services with a variety of discounts. Check ’em out! Continue reading “Discover Veteran’s Day deals in Birmingham”