Birmingham has many points of pride, but lets focus on one you may have heard about – The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Ranked 18th and 34th overall in terms of federal research funding, UAB continues to shine a light…
Bham Now’s December BOLD Series speaker Jim McClintock’s chosen charity Hand in Paw has scheduled a busy #GivingTuesday. Learn and support this extraordinary organization that touches the lives of nearly a 100,000 people a year with the help of 175…
Forget about the holidays, at times we all get stressed, worn out, depressed, anxious, under the weather or whatever you want to call the things that are affecting your mental health. Even celebrities deal with it. We’re all human, so don’t beat…
This morning, Bham Now Director Pat Byington interviewed via Facebook Live Beth Franklin, the founder of Hand in Paw. Hand in Paw is the designated charity for December’s Bham Now’s BOLD Speaker Series presenter, polar explorer and UAB researcher Jim…
From Cat Cafes to Cat Yoga, I think it’s safe to say people really enjoy quality time with their feline friends. Whether you are a cat person or just love yoga, this new trend is a unique way to get…
Sponsored By: Cary Estes It is difficult to bridge economic and social gaps when there is an actual bridge standing in the way. That is the situation Birmingham has been facing for nearly a half-century, ever since Interstate 20/59 was…
According to J.P. Dice at WBRC, “At the earliest, we will not see rain until late October and with the dry and windy conditions fire warnings are in effect across the state.” From WBRC
Juicing in Birmingham is becoming more and more popular. With the added benefits for your health and the creative juicing combos, it is a fast growing fad throughout our city. Whether you want to take the juicing lifestyle plunge or just wanna…
Birmingham Audubon’s Executive Director Suzanne Langley penned an op-ed for al.com last week in support of Constitutional Amendment 2. If enacted the amendment will protect and support permanent funding for Alabama’s State Parks
Check out the #onelessstraw pledge to help reduce our plastic use.  Americans use 500 million drinking straws every day. This would fill over 125 school buses with straws every day. That’s 46,400 school buses every year! (source: National Park Service)…
Whether you are a regular or a beginner, there are many Birmingham yoga studios that offer classes just for you. From Aerial Yoga to practicing in the great outdoors, here are a few Birmingham studios for the yoga lover in…
On the heels of the most recent sewage spill in the Black Warrior River, some people have asked a great question ‘How does this happen?’. Â So, I went to my resources and here’s what I found.
Many areas around the city are run down and in need of renovation, but practicality gets in the way of some wanted development. One Birminghamian is trying to bring attention to a historical/run down building along 65.
Non-Profits are alive and well in this day and age, but sometimes money is an issue. ROJO, of Birmingham’s Highland Avenue area, is certainly doing its part to support these local saviors.