Reading and Beyond: Libraries Around Birmingham
The libraries of my life have been strange, liminal spaces for specific times and events, usually rainy day Scrabble tournaments.
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Birmingham’s 9 Must Read Tweets about Beauty and the Beast
The new, live-action Beauty and the Beast film, has taken the box-office by storm. With a $170 million debut, no wonder the whole world is talking about it. Of course, the people of Bham had their own opinions. Find…
Birmingham, Alabama mayoral candidate interview: Philemon Hill
Are you ready to get acquainted with another Birmingham mayoral candidate? This is the third one in my series, and it features Philemon Hill. Let’s get to know him, Birmingham.
Birmingham-based Wyndy has finally launched
Wyndy, easily connecting college baby sitters with parents.
Bham Now Pizitz Food Hall takeover
The Bham Now team took over the Pizitz Food Hall this Wednesday. Trying a different restaurant to get a feel for the authenticity that revolves around the Pizitz Food Hall, each producer has provided a unique review. Here are our…
2nd floor of the Pizitz to host Forge – Birmingham’s newest co-working space
The Pizitz, a newly found place to hangout, eat, drink, and be merry. Not only is it attracting the everyday consumer, but there is abundant space for commercial use as well. Did you know the 2nd floor, mezzanine, will feature…
Renovations will transform this historic building in the middle of Downtown
One of the many staples of Birmingham’s revitalization involves renovations of historic buildings, transforming them into innovative spaces for our aspiring/growing businesses.
Governor Bentley is up a river. Can you guess which one?
As rumors swirl about a possible impeachment, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley continues to deny, deny, deny. According to him, there’s been no affair with his former political adviser, nothing illegal to see here, move along and, no. There will be…
Covalence to offer “crash course” tomorrow for aspiring programmers!
Have you ever been interested in pursuing a career in computer coding Well you’re in luck! According to a recent email, Covalence will be holding a FREE crash course in JavaScript at the Innovation Depot.
Birmingham-Based “OnTheCorner” expands to New Orleans
From restaurants, award winning chefs, and food trucks, the foodie can enjoy a multitude of delights on just about every street corner in the Magic City. For me, one of the toughest things to find though are the food trucks,…
Birmingham, Alabama mayoral candidate interview: Randall Woodfin
It’s time for another Birmingham mayoral candidate interview. This is the second one in my series, and it features Randall Woodfin. My last one featured Randy Davis. Although the Jefferson County Election Commission has until June 23 to officially call…
Birmingham’s Briarwood Asks for a Police Force
Commentary Briarwood is a megachurch that sits up on a hill. When my grandmother came to visit and saw the church from the highway, she called it “Fort God.” It is not the small, Northern church with a parking lot…
Wasabi Juan’s opens new Hoover location May 16, 2017!
The popular sushi and Mexican food fusion restaurant from Avondale, Wasabi Juan’s, is taking a trip over the mountain.
This UAB doctor helped a child focus on his life, one eye at a time
Six-year-old Anderson Glover developed congenital cataracts at a very young age, and doctors told his parents there wasn’t much they could do. These types of cataracts are typically diagnosed at birth or infancy but occur in the womb.
Za’atar Bar and Kitchen opening soon in Pepper Place!
Soon, Pepper Place will host Birmingham’s newest Mediterranean restaurant, Za’atar Bar and Kitchen. The exciting addition was inspired by a trip the Chef & owner, Ashley Tarver, took to Morocco.