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NYT names Bayonet one of America’s 50 best

Bayonet, a seafood-forward restaurant on 2nd Avenue North, has earned a coveted spot on the New York Times “America’s Best Restaurant 2025” list, giving Alabama a fresh reason to celebrate its dining scene.   National Spotlight on Local Flavor   The Times praised Bayonet as “a spirited raw bar and an innovative seafood-forward restaurant,” highlighting […]

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$2M national boost for Birmingham Promise

Birmingham Promise has received a three-year, $112,500 grant from the KPMG U.S. Foundation, supporting its mission to expand college access and career readiness for Birmingham City Schools graduates.   Backing Local Students’ Futures   The grant is part of KPMG’s $2 million national initiative to build stronger, more vibrant communities. Birmingham Promise offers up to […]

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Groundbreaking hydroponic classrooms sprout in 8 Birmingham schools

Eight Birmingham City Schools are debuting state-of-the-art hydroponic classrooms and greenhouses, bringing year-round food production and hands-on STEM education to more than 3,700 students. A ribbon-cutting at Bush Hills STEAM Academy marked the official launch of the initiative, led by Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) in partnership with NY Sun Works and Birmingham City Schools. […]

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Birmingham CrossPlex adds first-ever KultureCity Sensory Pod

The Birmingham CrossPlex has unveiled its first KultureCity Sensory Pod, a quiet space designed for visitors with autism, PTSD, sensory processing disorders and other invisible disabilities.   Local Nonprofit Leads the Effort   KultureCity, a Birmingham-based nonprofit founded in 2013, trains staff, supplies sensory kits and certifies facilities across the country. Its programs help people […]

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