Five years after announcing a $55 million redevelopment of the former Ensley High School site, Birmingham has officially terminated the project. The plan, initially proposed by Mayor Randall Woodfin, would have created a 244-home mixed-use neighborhood. City council ends redevelopment agreement During a Tuesday meeting, the Birmingham City Council voted to end the redevelopment contract […]
The Entrepreneurship Center for Growth and Excellence (EC) officially launched in Birmingham on February 12, 2026, offering a new resource for small-business owners across the city. The center aims to connect entrepreneurs with tools, guidance, and opportunities that drive measurable business growth. Supporting Birmingham’s Entrepreneurs Funded by the City of Birmingham’s Reinvest Birmingham initiative, Regions […]
A new boutique, Own the Red Carpet, is set to open in Homewood on Tuesday, March 3. Located at 2902 Linden Avenue, the store specializes in formal and semi-formal dress rentals, along with jewelry, handbags, and other stylish accessories. Luxury Dress Rentals Made Smart Inspired by her two college-aged daughters, the owner wanted a solution […]
R3 Contrast opened in Homewood as a new wellness space designed for recovery, connection, and rejuvenation. Located at 3250 Independence Drive in the Archetype building, R3 Contrast offers heat, cold, and contrast therapy in a social, community-focused environment. Innovative Recovery Meets Community R3 Contrast combines the energy of a high-performance locker room with the comfort […]
Local favorite Roll Cajun Boudin opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Birmingham on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 17. The restaurant occupies the former Iron City Grill space at 2208 6th Ave S and serves authentic Cajun dishes from founder Matt Coltrin, a native of Louisiana’s Acadiana region. From Food Truck to Brick & Mortar […]
Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit in Birmingham will close this spring as part of Saks Global’s bankruptcy plan. Luxury retailer Saks Global is closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide, including its only Alabama location at The Summit in Birmingham. The closures follow Saks Global’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January 2026, aimed […]
Broadway returns to Birmingham with Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, Sound of Music, The Notebook, The Outsiders & more. Birmingham audiences won’t have to travel to New York to enjoy Broadway hits. The American Theatre Guild announced the 2026–27 Broadway in Birmingham Series at the BJCC Concert Hall, bringing top musicals and two Birmingham premieres to […]
George Barber, the Alabama entrepreneur who created the Barber Motorsports Museum and Motorsports Park, passed away Monday at age 85. The museum announced his death on social media, honoring his vision and leadership in transforming both motorsports and tourism in the Birmingham area. Visionary behind Barber Motorsports Barber, a former owner of Barber’s […]
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