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Here are a few reasons to love Birmingham United Soccer Association’s annual Serves Day
Sidewalk Film Festival announces the lineup for their 23rd Annual Festival this August 23-29
Don’t miss Birmingham’s Freedom Fest this weekend July 23 & 24
Railroad Park is celebrating 10 years as “Birmingham’s Living Room”
Grab your party hats because this year Railroad Park turns 10, and Birmingham is celebrating. Keep reading to learn more about the history of Downtown Birmingham’s largest greenspace and plans for its future.
[PHOTOS] Flower power: 7 shops to get your next orchids
For plant people, orchids are notorious for being difficult. Like a moody teenager, orchids need a lot of time, care and love from those around them. So if you’re looking to get started with one of these beautiful and delicate…
Birmingham’s new dating app will set you up with your next first date
Finding your next date is hard enough, and current dating apps with their constant stream of pointless conversations don’t make it any easier. Now, the Birmingham-based app Set Me Up is changing the dating game and making first dates fun.
7 ways to enjoy Virtual Vacation Day in Birmingham
A year into the pandemic, and I think we’re all looking forward to taking an in-person vacation. While the vaccine efforts are ramping up, it’s still safest to keep your vacay virtual. Keep reading to see seven ways to enjoy…
Behind the scenes of the Children’s of Alabama art collection
Hospitals are a scary place for everyone—especially children. The art at The Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children serves a special purpose to help patients and their families feel more at ease. Keep reading to learn more about the hospital’s artwork…
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…
Community and career building: see how people at Amazon’s BHM1 make a difference
One of the most satisfying things in life is helping others, and Dawn Hoag and Rob Street know all about that. They work at Amazon’s BHM1 facility in Bessemer and spend time off the clock engaged in community service. Keep…
15 books for Black History Month recommended by Birmingham bookstores
Black History Month is a great time to beef up your bookshelf with books by Black authors. Keep reading to see what Birmingham bookstores recommend you add to your reading list for Black History Month and beyond.
9 Birmingham running trails to put a little spring in your step
While we stay inside and watch the snow tumble down today, I doubt I’m the only one dreaming of running through the woods on a sunny spring day. So to warm up (if only in my head), here are nine…
How to celebrate Black History Month in Birmingham + surrounding cities
Every February we celebrate Black History Month—a time to reflect, celebrate and honor the achievements of African Americans. What was originally “Negro History Week,” turned into a month-long celebration of Black history because DUH! Black is beautiful, courageous, inspiring and…
Alabama ranked no. 8 most moved-to state in 2020—here’s what the local experts have to say.
According to a recent study by United Van Lines, more people moved to Alabama in 2020 than left the state. We wanted to know what that meant for Alabama, and for places like Birmingham—so we spoke to several local experts…