Metal fans in Alabama will have to wait to see Pantera live. The band has canceled its Sept. 8 performance at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, following the recent death of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Known for their intense sound and influential albums throughout the 1990s, Pantera had planned a major tour this summer. […]
BirminghamWatch has announced a temporary pause in regular publication due to a shortfall in its recent emergency fundraising campaign. Although the nonprofit newsroom secured $9,795 in donations and commitments, it did not reach the minimum goal of $25,000 needed to maintain operations through the arrival of a grant expected in October. The overall campaign […]
A once-troubled motel on Crestwood Boulevard is undergoing a major transformation. The former USA Economy Lodge, previously known for its history of criminal activity, is being redeveloped into affordable housing with a special focus on helping veterans and others in need. Developer Richard Rubin, managing partner of the project, said his goal is to […]
The Birmingham Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for project-based housing choice vouchers, giving residents a chance to join the waiting list for Southtown Senior and Cooper Green Homes. The application period runs through August 12. Both properties are undergoing renovations to improve and modernize the living spaces. According to the housing authority, […]
Salaam Green, Birmingham’s poet laureate, has earned a national honor that will support her work with young people in detention. The Academy of American Poets awarded her a 2025 Laureate Fellowship, which includes $50,000 to launch a community-based poetry program. Green will use the fellowship to lead Lyrics for Life Birmingham, a 10-week poetry […]
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