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Two Birmingham companies behind 247,000-square-foot Florida project

Two Birmingham-based firms are working together on a major residential and mixed-use development in New Port Richey, Florida. Major Southeast Development Project Underway Dobbins Group, a Birmingham real estate investment company, is partnering with Capstone Building Corp. to develop Charleston Ridge Apartments. Dobbins Group is leading the development, while Capstone Building Corp. serves as the […]

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Blue Pacific reopens in Hoover

A popular Thai restaurant in Hoover has reopened after a brief shutdown, restoring its full service and regular hours for customers. Thai Restaurant Returns to Hoover Food Mart Blue Pacific has resumed operations at Hoover Food Mart on Lorna Road after temporarily closing in mid-March. The restaurant reopened on April 15 and returned to its […]

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Del Mar Marisquería opens in Birmingham Metro Area

A new Mexican seafood restaurant has opened in Fairfield, expanding dining options in the Birmingham metro area with a focus on coastal-inspired cuisine. New Seafood Restaurant Opens in Fairfield Del Mar Marisquería opened earlier this month at 7100 Aaron Aronov Drive in Fairfield. The restaurant sits near the recently opened Milo’s location, adding to growing […]

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Popular ice cream truck brand expands with Downtown storefront

Dream Flavors, known for its mobile ice cream trucks, has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Birmingham. From Food Trucks to a Permanent Location Dream Flavors recently celebrated the grand opening of its first storefront after years of operating as a traveling ice cream business.   Owner Walter Baldwin built the brand over […]

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New spot De Nada planned for Birmingham’s Parkside District

A new Mexican dining concept is preparing to open in Birmingham’s Parkside District, adding another upscale-casual option to the city’s food scene. New Restaurant Coming to Urban Supply De Nada is set to open soon at Urban Supply in Birmingham’s Parkside District. Local restaurateur Armando Martinez leads the new concept, which focuses on blending Birmingham […]

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Major Birmingham restaurant group reviews operations following wave of closures

A major Birmingham-area restaurant group is reassessing its operations after several of its dining locations shut down or paused service. Closures Prompt Company-Wide Review According to an online report, the Pihakis Restaurant Group announced it is reviewing its business strategy after multiple restaurant closures in the Birmingham area. The company described the process as a […]

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Birmingham Launches ‘Cradle to Career’ Commission

Birmingham city leaders and Birmingham City Schools officials have expanded a major initiative focused on improving outcomes for local students from early education through career readiness. City and Schools Unite on Youth Strategy Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan announced the formation of the Birmingham Children and Youth Commission. The […]

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City leaders unveil Birmingham Children and Youth Commission initiative

Birmingham city leaders have created a new commission aimed at improving outcomes and expanding opportunities for young people across the city. New City and Schools Partnership Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan announced the formation of the Birmingham Children and Youth Commission. The initiative brings together leaders from city government, […]

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Birmingham area to see $45.6M lead pipe replacement project

Alabama’s largest water utility will use new funding to identify and replace aging lead service lines, primarily across Birmingham neighborhoods. Major Investment in Water Infrastructure Central Alabama Water approved $45.6 million in loans to support a large-scale lead pipe replacement project. The decision came during a recent board meeting focused on improving drinking water safety. […]

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