Bayt Al-Qahwah, a new Yemeni coffee shop, is coming soon to the Edgemont Town Center on Green Springs Highway. A taste of Yemeni coffee in Homewood Bayt Al-Qahwah translates to “House of Coffee,” and the shop plans to spotlight traditional Yemeni coffee alongside cultural experiences. Unlike many familiar blends, Yemeni coffee often tastes sweeter and […]
Main Street Kitchen is bringing a new, family-owned meat-and-three restaurant to Harpersville, taking over the former Burger King on U.S. 280. A new Southern staple for Harpersville Main Street Kitchen will open at 5482 U.S. 280, offering a classic Southern meat-and-three experience. The restaurant plans to serve homestyle favorites in a quick, casual, and welcoming […]
A popular national ice cream brand is eyeing major growth in the Birmingham metro area over the next few years. Cold Stone plans Birmingham-area expansion Cold Stone Creamery announced plans to open as many as six new locations across the Birmingham metro within the next three years. To make that happen, the Arizona-based brand is […]
Beloved Birmingham rock climbing gym BhamBoulders will close its doors at the end of the year after nine years in operation. Why BhamBoulders is closing The Homewood gym announced it will close on Dec. 31 after the building housing the facility was sold. The owners shared the news in an Instagram post, explaining that the […]
Three Birmingham families are celebrating a major milestone after moving into brand-new Habitat for Humanity homes in the Roebuck YMCA neighborhood just before Christmas. New homes bring holiday joy Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity helped the families achieve homeownership, marking the end of a long and demanding process. As a result, the families moved into […]
The Lovelady Center in Birmingham is expanding its mission by adding new housing for women transitioning out of rehabilitation. Housing expansion supports women in recovery The Lovelady Center has purchased a 56-unit apartment complex to support graduates of its NextStep aftercare program, according to Executive Director Melinda MeGahee. As housing costs continue to rise, the […]
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners has awarded more than $1.5 million in grant funding to 21 Birmingham-based nonprofits. Major Investment in Birmingham Communities The locally headquartered nonprofit distributed the funds as part of a broader $2.9 million initiative across Alabama. Birmingham organizations received the largest share, reflecting the city’s ongoing need for housing stability, health services, […]
After the controversy surrounding a massive data center project in nearby Bessemer, Birmingham leaders are moving cautiously to avoid a similar situation. City Council Weighs Temporary Pause The Birmingham City Council has scheduled a public hearing to discuss a possible moratorium on new data centers within city limits. The hearing will take place Jan. 13 […]
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