Tag Ensley
SNEAK PEEK: 112 reasons to visit Homecoming Coffee and Books in Ensley [PHOTOS]
Revitalization project brings affordable housing to Ensley—learn more
11 restaurants & bars in Five Points West-Ensley to get great food + drinks
Everything you need to know about ARTBYTAY + Pain Freakz Body-Art Studio
Get affordable, stylish men’s fashion at Refresh Clothing in Ensley
New food truck park is rolling into Ensley by the end of the summer. Check it out
Jazz, Blues & Nightlife in Birmingham’s Tuxedo Junction
The Magic City is home to countless cultural influences that contribute to our city’s vibrant culture. In the 1920s and 1930s, Tuxedo Junction stood within the Ensley neighborhood. Its dance halls brimmed with the latest jazz music and dances—including the…
Ensley’s Ramsay-McCormack building will be demolished and redeveloped
After extensive inspections, the City of Birmingham has deemed the Ramsay McCormack building unsafe for renovation—meaning that the 91-year-old structure will be torn down. However, the plan is to replace the structure with a four-story state-of-the-art building. Learn more.
5 things you need to know about Cotton’s in Ensley, including Heritage Coffee (PHOTOS)
On a rainy Thursday in Birmingham, I went over to Ensley to check out Heritage Coffee, in the old Cotton’s building, and was so glad I did. Keep reading to find out more about all the action that’s happening at…
Build UP is changing young people’s lives in Ensley. How you can help.
When I was working on a piece about Ensley, a colleague sent me this news clip on Build UP, and I knew we had to feature them here. You’re gonna love this program.
See how Ensley is prime for a resurgence with a coffee shop and new space aptly named “Believe”
Birmingham’s Ensley Historic Business District is prime for a resurgence.
Birmingham’s Ensley community is alive, y’all. Why you should check it out.
Once upon a time, the Ensley community was a vibrant steel town in its own right. Now, a group called “Ensley Alive” is working to breathe new life into this once-vibrant part of town, celebrating both the past, present and…
Former Ensley High School severely damaged by morning fire
The former Ensley High School, Â located at 2301 Avenue J in Ensley, was severely damaged when it caught fire this morning. According to various news reports approximately 50 city of Birmingham firefighters fought the fire.
Followup: CrossPlex Village isn’t all fun and games
Yesterday morning, I wrote about the City Council’s approval of a proposed CrossPlex Village near Five Points West. Yesterday afternoon, I was able to get in contact with the most visible voice of dissent: the Jefferson County Millennial Democrats. Speaking…