Oneonta has expanded its local dining and retail scene with the opening of two new businesses that offer residents more places to enjoy coffee, tea, books, and community gatherings. Scooter’s Coffee Opens in Oneonta Scooter’s Coffee recently celebrated the grand opening of its new drive-thru location at 1300 2nd Avenue East. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought […]
Onelife Fitness is continuing its expansion in Alabama with plans to open a new fitness center in Hoover. Third Alabama Location Coming Soon The Virginia-based fitness chain is building its third Alabama location at 5569 Grove Boulevard in The Grove shopping development. According to the company, the new facility will span approximately 65,000 square feet […]
The Hoover Family YMCA has officially opened a new playground, giving children in its youth programs a dedicated space to play, explore, and stay active. New Playground Now Open The YMCA of Greater Birmingham and the City of Hoover recently celebrated the opening of the McGregor-Sandlin Playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Hoover Family […]
Fans of authentic Mexican cuisine have a new dining option as Taqueria La Juanita officially opens its second Birmingham-area restaurant in Irondale. New Restaurant Now Serving in Irondale The new location is at 1819 Crestwood Boulevard, next to Waffle House. The restaurant operates daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., making it a convenient stop […]
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to close its Birmingham research facility as part of a broader shift in the company’s business strategy. Company Shifts Research Focus The North Carolina-based pharmaceutical company said it will discontinue its internal drug discovery programs and close its Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham by the end of 2026. […]
Popular Birmingham-area doughnut shop Pop Donuts is expanding with a new location planned for Trussville later this year. Second Metro Location Coming This Fall Pop Donuts recently shared the news on social media, announcing that its newest shop is expected to open in Trussville this fall. While the company has not revealed an exact address […]
A new motorsports attraction is coming to the Birmingham area after city leaders approved plans for a world-class go-kart facility near Barber Motorsports Park. New Attraction Planned for Grand River Technology Park The Birmingham City Council recently approved the sale of about 25 acres in Grand River Technology Park for the development. The site is […]
Popular Birmingham sandwich shop Ampersandwich is preparing to open a second location in downtown Birmingham later this year. New Downtown Location Announced The locally owned restaurant recently revealed plans to expand into the former Zoe’s restaurant space at 1819 5th Avenue North. The new location will bring Ampersandwich’s signature sandwiches closer to downtown workers, residents, […]
A visitor from Birmingham, England, traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, to rally support for a campaign to rename Birmingham Airport in the United Kingdom after legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne. Campaign Brings Two Birminghams Together Dan Hudson appeared before the Birmingham City Council during a recent meeting to explain his proposal. While visiting the United States for […]
Birmingham residents will have fewer public swimming options this summer as the city addresses maintenance issues at several aging pools. Aging Facilities Require Major Repairs The Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board has reduced the number of operating pools after inspections identified maintenance and safety concerns. Birmingham owns 13 public pools, but only five are open […]
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