A popular local restaurant known for its Southern and Cajun-inspired comfort food is relocating from Birmingham’s Southside to the heart of downtown. Move to Two North Twentieth Encore Rouge will lease a 3,200-square-foot space on the ground floor of the Two North Twentieth building, a 17-story office tower located at 2 20th Street North along […]
Sweet news, Birmingham! A new spot for tasty treats is opening downtown, and it’s called Nightcap. A Dessert Lounge for Sweet Lovers The team behind Bamboo on 2nd, one of Birmingham’s favorite restaurants, wanted to bring more sweets to the neighborhood. Since Bamboo doesn’t serve dessert, they decided to open Nightcap right across the street. […]
OrangeTheory Fitness announced that its downtown Birmingham studio on 20th Street South will close and merge with the Vestavia Hills location. Strategic Consolidation The closure is part of a plan to consolidate operations and optimize resources while continuing to serve members in the Birmingham area. The merger focuses activity on a single, larger facility while […]
The Birmingham City Council has allocated $200,000 to purchase 1,200 tickets for the remaining home games at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The tickets will be distributed to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority often given to schools, youth football leagues, neighborhood groups, and community organizations. Funding Source and Purpose The […]
Lapeer Steak & Seafood, a Georgia-based restaurant known for its focus on steakhouse classics and fresh seafood, is opening a new location in Birmingham. The restaurant is set to debut Nov. 3 at The Hardwick, a mixed-use development along the Rotary Trail. Expanding to Alabama The Birmingham restaurant will be Lapeer’s first location outside Georgia. […]
Southwest Airlines is expanding service at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport with three new nonstop flights to major cities starting in April 2026. More Options for Travelers Tickets for the new routes are already on sale, according to the Birmingham Airport Authority. The additions give Birmingham fliers more choices and greater convenience when planning trips. Expanded Service […]
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, which operates MAX Transit, has formed a new partnership with Equal Access Birmingham to break down transportation barriers in the city. 750 Bus Passes Kick Off Transportation Initiative MAX Transit donated 750 bus passes to help Equal Access Birmingham launch its Transportation Initiative. With this program, uninsured, underinsured, and unhoused […]
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is investing more than $11 million in Alabama to support veterans struggling with homelessness and access to basic resources. Funding to Three Key Organizations Three organizations will benefit from the 2026 funding: United Way of Central Alabama, Volunteers of America Southeast, and Hope for All Gulf Coast. Together, these […]
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