A new sister city!
We’re no strangers to love: Birmingham has a vibrant sister cities program, and it’s expanding! According to the Jamaica Observer, Birmingham and Kingston, Jamaica signed a sister City agreement this week.
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Dave and Busters looks at first Alabama Location in the ‘Ham
News of the adult entertainment venue eyeing Alabama came last night to the Hoover Sun and the anticipation can now begin. Based in Dallas, Dave and Busters includes a restaurant and massive arcade area, with 90 locations in 36 states.…
Governor Bentley rides the impeachment seesaw
Sometimes he’s up, sometimes he’s down. When it comes to a possible impeachment of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, things teeter one way, and then they don’t. Or vice versa.
Birmingham in top ten for new buyers
If you’re meeting a lot of new people recently, congratulations, and it’s not just you! More and more first-time home buyers are coming to live here, enough to propel us into the top ten cities for first time home buyers…
Birmingham claims three nominations for James Beard awards
It’s a big day for a handful of Birmingham culinary professionals. Five chefs and one restaurant have been nominated as semifinalists for the James Beard Awards. These awards are considered to be the highest honor for food and beverage professionals in…
Lunch on North Side will soon be Hoppin’
Within the next week, one major development will be serving Birminghamian’s with its unique food stalls, and another will be serving its “delicatessen’s”, originally from Homewood. Both are quite near each other and anticipating its openings inside our booming foodie…
1MillionCupsBham Presentation – “Unum Health”
After entering into the Blazer Innovation Challenge this past year, Jeremy Mock and his partner realized the validity and practicality of their business, Unum Health. The business is supported off the idea that EMR’s (Electronic Medical Records) are wasting valuable…
5 Steps to a Healthy Heart
It’s Valentine’s Day! While we are celebrating with our loved ones on this special day, let’s also think of ways to keep our hearts strong and healthy.
BhamOS: science fiction comes to life in the magic city
The idea of “smart cities” has been around even longer people have been using “smart” as a synonym for “connected.” All through popular media, the “grid” is becoming aware of its residents, helping them get to work faster, safer, and…
Parkside’s Ronald McDonald House Charities in the midst of expanding
On March 3rd, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama began construction on their long awaited expansion project. Located on 1700 Fourth Ave. S., the organization serves families with children who are fighting cancer and provides comfort in the time of need.
Five Points South Continues to Grow – Hilton Finally Opens
Growth and sustainability is the name of the game for areas such as Five Points South. Like the North side of town, the historic area continues to innovate through new developments and hot hangouts, the newest of which is the…
Coming up this week…
So I’ve noticed there hasn’t been an “upcoming events” post in a while – we seem to be focusing on single events. And to top it all off, birmingham365 is giving me an error page on my laptop. So I’ll…
Steve Marshall has been appointed as Alabama’s Attorney General; the Internet explodes with controversy
Well, that was quick. The District Attorney for Marshall County, Steve Marshall, has been appointed as Alabama’s new Attorney General.
Friday night fracking: Energen expects to expand
You’d be forgiven for not knowing what Energen is. The Birmingham-based oil drilling company doesn’t exactly show off. But today, the “exploration and production” company announced a plan to significantly expand their American drilling operations in a conference call with…
Owner of Avo & Dram Transitions to fast-service Restaurant
Tom Sheffer, the owner of Jackson’s Bar & Bistro and Avo & Dram looks to open quite a different style of restaurant service in Edgewood. “Soda Jerk” will feature finger foods and serve to the everyday consumer.