Forrest Webber | Bear Brothers Cleaning | The Trade TableBig John Buffet is coming to West Homewood
A new comfort food restaurant is heading to West Homewood. Big John Buffet plans to open this spring in the former Cantina Tortilla Grille building. Big John Buffet taking over […]
Vote delayed on Birmingham AI factory and data center
A decision on the new AI factory and data center project along Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham is temporarily on hold. Neighbors and local organizations raised concerns, prompting city leaders to […]
Cava shuts down Homewood SoHo branch
Cava has closed its Homewood location in SoHo. The Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual chain now has three locations in the Birmingham area and six more across Alabama. Cava shutters Homewood location The […]
Vineyard Vines closes in Summit
Vineyard Vines has closed its store at The Summit after 14 years. Vineyard Vines, known for preppy clothing for men, women, and children, is no longer open. Vineyard Vines closes […]
Qdoba opens new Hoover location
Qdoba Mexican Eats has officially opened a new restaurant along Montgomery Highway, marking another expansion in the Birmingham metro area. New Hoover location brings fast-casual Mexican favorites The new Qdoba […]
Avondale Church purchases former Trinity Medical Center Campus
Redeemer Community Church has officially purchased the long-vacant former Trinity Medical Center property in Birmingham for $15.2 million. Church acquires entire former hospital campus The church confirmed it closed on […]
City halts Downtown “Urban Oasis” for homeless
Plans to create a daytime gathering space for unhoused residents in Birmingham are now on hold only days after city leaders approved the project. Birmingham pauses downtown “Urban Oasis” plan […]
Birmingham music legend Roscoe Robinson dies at 97
A longtime Birmingham music icon, Roscoe Robinson died Thursday at the age of 97 after a seven-decade career spanning gospel and soul music. Robinson was widely known for performing […]
UAB named Alabama’s top hospital by Newsweek
UAB Hospital once again earned national recognition after being named Alabama’s top-ranked hospital on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list. The Birmingham-based hospital ranked No. 59 in the United […]
La Fête hailed Best French Restaurant in Alabama
Downtown Birmingham’s La Fête recently earned national recognition after Tasting Table named it the best spot for French cuisine in Alabama. The French-inspired bistro has gained significant momentum in […]