Brandy Melville is expanding to Alabama with its first store planned for The Summit in Birmingham. Popular Fashion Retailer Coming to Birmingham The California-based clothing brand will open at 209 Summit Blvd., Suite 150 at The Summit shopping center. The new store will be located near Victoria’s Secret, Swarovski, and Sephora, adding another nationally […]
A locally owned candle business has opened its first brick-and-mortar location, bringing custom candle-making experiences and handcrafted products to Helena. New Candle Shop Opens in Helena Candle Cow Bar officially opened its storefront on August 1 at 4052 Helena Road in Helena. Founded by local entrepreneur Tia Walker as a home-based business, the company […]
The Broken Knife has officially returned with a new home at Elysian Gardens, bringing its chef-inspired sandwiches back to Birmingham. Beloved Sandwich Shop Starts a New Chapter After closing its Homewood restaurant, The Broken Knife has reopened at Elysian Gardens, located at 101 40th Street South in Avondale. The restaurant paused its brick-and-mortar operations […]
A unique café where guests could relax with adoptable cats will close its doors in Alabaster at the end of August. Final Month for Lotus Catfe Lotus Catfe recently announced on social media that it will permanently close after serving the community for three and a half years. The locally owned business offered visitors […]
A popular sports bar chain is expanding its Birmingham-area footprint with a new restaurant planned for Homewood. New Restaurant Coming to Former Rodney Scott’s BBQ Site Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has announced plans to open a new location at 2701 18th Street South in Homewood. The restaurant will occupy the former home of Rodney Scott’s Whole […]
A biotechnology company with roots in Birmingham is closing its Hoover facility as part of a broader shift in its business strategy. Hoover Facility to Shut Down BioCryst Pharmaceuticals will lay off 47 employees as it closes its Discovery Center of Excellence in Hoover, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing. […]
Joyland has permanently closed its Birmingham location, ending the Nashville-based restaurant’s run in Avondale after nearly two years. Avondale Location Serves Its Final Customers The fast-casual restaurant officially closed on August 2, 2026. Joyland operated at 3719 Third Ave. South in Avondale, in the former home of Rodney Scott’s BBQ and the historic Bottletree Café. […]
Birmingham is partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard to help local businesses learn how to compete for federal contracting opportunities. Free Information Day Planned for Local Businesses The City of Birmingham will host Coast Guard Information Day from 9 to 11 a.m. at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. The free […]
Birmingham once again leads Alabama’s healthcare rankings, with UAB Hospital earning the state’s top spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. UAB Leads Alabama in National Rankings UAB Hospital ranked as the No. 1 Best Regional Hospital in Alabama in the 2026-2027 Best Hospitals report. It was also the only […]
Birmingham is moving forward with a new daytime resource center designed to provide support and essential services for people experiencing homelessness. Birmingham Oasis to Open in Smithfield The Birmingham City Council has approved agreements to establish Birmingham Oasis, a daytime respite center in the Smithfield neighborhood. The facility will be located at 600 3rd Avenue […]
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