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7 of the oldest congregations in Birmingham, across 6 major religions
Continuing Bham Now’s series of “Birmingham’s oldest” in celebration of the Magic City’s 150th birthday, we’re talking about the oldest houses of worship across six major world religions. Keep reading to learn more about Birmingham’s oldest faith centers and as…
Birmingham Promise receives $7 MILLION in donations for local students
Birmingham Promise now has a massive $7M in donations to help Birmingham City School students. Thanks to three very generous corporate gifts, the program from the City of Birmingham will provide local students with scholarships, paid apprenticeships and more.
9 adorable Birmingham pandemic pets that will make your heart melt
Bill to allow up to 15 entertainment districts in Birmingham, awaits final OK
Legislation that would allow up to 15 entertainment districts in the city of Birmingham awaits final approval in the Alabama House of Representatives.
Shared bikes and scooters are back in Birmingham. Here are the rules. (photos)
After a brief absence, shared bikes and scooters are returning to Birmingham.
See Birmingham’s first “flex” lanes and learn why it matters (photos)
Have you driven toward downtown Birmingham on 20th Street between 1st Avenue North and 3rd Avenue North lately? The right lanes on both sides of the boulevard are colorfully painted green, orange and purple with the word “FLEX” painted on…
Winn-Dixie, BHM Airport, local pharmacies added to Bham COVID vaccine sites
This week, Jefferson County is adding two Winn-Dixie locations, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and some local pharmacies to the growing list of COVID vaccine administration sites. Keep reading to learn where to get your closest COVID vaccine.
7 tornado disaster relief efforts in the Birmingham metro area
This weekend, several local organizations and cities launched disaster relief efforts to help those affected and displaced by the March 25th Birmingham metro tornado outbreak.
Found! Original Miss Fancy rediscovered at Legion Field [PHOTOS]
Make way—an elephant is coming through🐘. Leslie Smukler and her crew found the original 2012 statue of the beloved elephant. See how you can help restore Miss Fancy to Avondale Park.
Birmingham commits to redevelop former Ensley High School property
The Birmingham City Council passed a measure today supporting a $55 million revitalization project at the old Ensley High School property.
The old Banks High School is slated for demolition
In 2007, the former Banks High School was shuttered by the Birmingham Board of Education. After numerous efforts to re-develop the site and subsequent delays to tear it down, the city decided this week to finally demolish the blighted and…
Bham hosting bottled water drive for cities impacted by winter storm
The City of Birmingham is hosting a bottled water drive in front of Boutwell Auditorium to help cities impacted by last week’s snow event.
City Council sets Birmingham neighborhood elections for March 30th
Birmingham’s 99 neighborhood associations will be holding officer elections on March 30th.
Winter weather leads warming stations to open at Boutwell Auditorium Jan. 8-13
If you’ve been outside in the past 48 hours, you’ve noticed a sharp chill in the air. For our homeless community, this could be tragic. In response to forecasted freezing temperatures, the City of Birmingham is hosting a warming station…