Planning a staycation this Labor Day weekend in Birmingham?
Visit your local park.
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Birmingham emerging as Southeast logistics hub with 500 new jobs on the way
Perhaps it all started a couple of years ago when Bessemer landed the Amazon Fulfillment Center providing up to 1500 new jobs.
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During his time playing for the Birmingham Barons, Kenneth “Kenny” Coleman got to play with Michael Jordan. Yes, that Michael Jordan. Now Coleman is back in town and ready to lead the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) in exciting new directions. I had the pleasure of sitting down with him on his third day on the job to talk about the Magic City, his vision for the BBA and a few of his local favorites. Keep reading for all the details.
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In March, the US Congress “passed a federal mandate prohibiting evictions or foreclosures until July 24 in response to the coronavirus pandemic,” according to CNBC. Since July 24 is Friday, we pulled together resources for anyone in Birmingham that may be facing a housing crisis—whether eviction, foreclosure or homelessness.
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Have you seen this sign? What is a Tree City USA? And why does it matter?
Continue reading “There are 10 Arbor Day Foundation “Tree City USA” communities in the Bham area. See why it matters.”Quarters no longer required. You can now pay for parking in Birmingham with an app
Hooray!! There is no need to look under your car seats, scour through your glove compartment or floor board for loose coins to park in downtown Birmingham.
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What are the chances? Just an hour or two after the Summer Solstice began at 4:43pm, on June 20, 2020, Birmingham experienced a light summer pop-up shower. As a result, minutes later, suddenly a rainbow appeared over the city that would have made Noah and Kermit the Frog envious.
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Shirley Ferrill, owner of Ferrill African Wear has an alternative to a Birmingham City Council resolution (details –HERE) to rename 16th Street North to Black Lives Matter Boulevard.
Continue reading “Will 16th Street be renamed Black Lives Matter… here are mixed reactions.”Birmingham extends face covering rule to July 3, while Jefco allows entertainment venues to open
The Birmingham City Council is continuing its efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by extending its face covering rule to July 3rd. Meanwhile, late last week the Jefferson County Department of Health let lapse its guidance that prohibited certain entertainment venues from opening.
Continue reading “Birmingham extends face covering rule to July 3, while Jefco allows entertainment venues to open”Birmingham Business Relief Fund helps small storefronts damaged on Sunday night
Many small businesses in downtown Birmingham are still recovering from the damage done to their storefronts on Sunday night, May 31. In response, the community has set up the Birmingham Business Relief Fund to help these businesses back on their feet. Learn more.
Continue reading “Birmingham Business Relief Fund helps small storefronts damaged on Sunday night”Birmingham issues guidelines to restaurants reopening and extends face covering rule to May 22
On Tuesday, with the approval of the city council, Birmingham extended its mandatory face covering ordinance to May 22.
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In local COVID-19 news this week, the city of Birmingham slightly amended its mandatory face covering ordinance. Meanwhile the state’s largest mall, Riverchase Galleria began re-opening on Tuesday.
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Everyone has their own personal best of Birmingham list, places we all like to show off.
Continue reading “Add One Pratt Park to your personal best of Birmingham list. (8 photos)”Birmingham requires face covering to fight COVID-19 while Alabama gradually opens up
Today, the city of Birmingham passed an ordinance to require the wearing of a face covering in public during the COVID-19 health emergency. Meanwhile, Governor Kay Ivey released a new stay at home order that gradually reopens retail businesses and the state’s beaches.
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At the Birmingham City Council Meeting today, Mayor Woodfin announced that curbside recycling will be temporarily suspended after the Wednesday, April 8th citywide pickup.
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