Estelle Straate is bringing her vintage bridal brand, Estelle Amore, to a historic Hueytown home, with plans to open the boutique in Summer 2026. A Passion Turned Business Straate, a Birmingham native with a longtime love for vintage clothing, first began thrifting, repairing, and selling vintage pieces while in high school. Her focus shifted […]
ForgeFlex, a flexible workspace and storage company based in Chelsea, is preparing to launch a 42,000-square-foot facility designed for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and storage needs. Flagship Project in Chelsea The new development, set to open later this year, combines workspace, storage, and small bay industrial units. The facility will feature luxury flooring, large windows, upscale […]
A massive inflatable attraction billed as the “world’s biggest bounce park” is set to make its Alabama debut in Leeds. Funbox Arrives at The Shops of Grand River Funbox will open March 1 at The Shops of Grand River, transforming part of the shopping center’s front parking lot into a 25,000-square-foot inflatable playground. The traveling […]
A Birmingham-area breakfast spot has closed after six years in business, marking another change for the growing regional chain. Maple Street Biscuit Co. Closes in Homewood Maple Street Biscuit Company on 18th Street South in Homewood is no longer operating and has been removed from the company’s website. The restaurant was known for its signature […]
Raising Cane’s is planning another Birmingham-area location, with Trussville city leaders confirming the proposal is under review. Trussville Proposal Moves Forward Trussville Mayor Ben Short announced that Raising Cane’s appeared before the city’s Design Review Committee as part of new business proposals. He said the project reflects continued growth and strong business confidence in the […]
Randall L. Woodfin has appointed Alan Walker as director of the City of Birmingham’s Department of Capital Projects, bringing more than 15 years of construction and leadership experience to the role. Leadership for a Critical Department The Department of Capital Projects plays a central role in shaping Birmingham’s infrastructure and public facilities. Its work includes […]
Mumford & Sons are bringing their 2026 tour to Alabama in support of their new album, Prizefighter, with a Birmingham stop set for this fall. Birmingham Tour Date and Ticket Details The band will perform Sept. 29 at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, joined by the Marcus King Band as the opening act. The 7:30 p.m. show […]
The Birmingham Zoo has opened Libby’s Sensory Room, a quiet, calming space for children who are sensitive to sensory overload. A Space for Comfort and Inclusion Located near the zoo’s main entrance, the room honors Libby Hagan, an 11-year-old who passed away last year after a lifetime of health challenges that created sensory sensitivities. […]
The Alabama Neurodevelopment Center in Birmingham is working to expand mental health resources and reduce lengthy wait times for diagnoses and services in the state. Addressing Alabama’s Mental Health Gap Alabama faces a critical shortage of clinicians for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), leaving residents with the longest waiting list in the nation — currently […]
Birmingham’s population has declined overall in recent years, but growth persists in select neighborhoods, highlighting a city in transition. Shrinking and Growing Neighborhoods According to recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Birmingham lost roughly 14,000 residents between 2019 and 2024, bringing its population down to about 196,000. However, some neighborhoods bucked the overall decline. Southwest […]
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