A new family-owned coffee shop is serving handcrafted drinks, paninis, and Belgian waffles in Hoover’s Chace Lake neighborhood. Family-Owned Coffee Shop Opens in Hoover Copper Star Coffee Co. opened in July 2026 at the Cedars Place Shopping Center. The shop is located near Pure Barre and Montgomery Highway. The family-owned business focuses on a […]
A new creative studio is coming to Hoover, offering hands-on craft classes, DIY projects, and space for private events. New Craft Studio Coming to River Oaks Village The Painted Purple Turtle Craft Studio is set to open at River Oaks Village shopping center on Saturday, August 29. The new Hoover business will give residents a […]
Hoover has a new dining option with the opening of Zad Mediterranean Cuisine, a restaurant blending Mediterranean favorites with traditional Yemeni-inspired dishes. New Restaurant Opens on John Hawkins Parkway Zad Mediterranean Cuisine recently opened at 2760 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 112, in Hoover. The restaurant focuses on made-to-order dishes influenced by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern […]
Birmingham’s downtown theater district is getting a new landmark as Sidewalk Cinema prepares to expand its presence at the Pizitz Building. New Sidewalk Cinema Marquee Goes Up A new illuminated Sidewalk Cinema marquee was installed Monday on the Pizitz Building along Second Avenue North. The sign marks an important step in the nonprofit cinema’s plans […]
Alabama companies earned national recognition in TIME’s first ranking of America’s best privately owned businesses, with several based in the Birmingham area. EBSCO Industries Ranks No. 3 Nationwide Birmingham-based EBSCO Industries earned the highest position among Alabama companies. It ranked No. 3 on TIME’s 2026 list of America’s Best Private Companies. TIME partnered with […]
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Birmingham this fall with a concert at Legacy Arena as part of their upcoming “Burning Up Tour All Over Again.” Jonas Brothers Coming to Birmingham Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas are scheduled to perform at Legacy Arena in Birmingham on October 9, 2026. The concert is part of the […]
Birmingham has opened 11 cooling stations to give residents a place to escape high temperatures and stay hydrated during heat events. Cooling Stations Available Across Birmingham The City of Birmingham is working with libraries, community groups, recreation centers, and service providers to provide air-conditioned spaces throughout the city. The stations are activated when temperatures […]
Joe Dean Jr., a longtime Birmingham sports figure and former SEC basketball broadcaster, has died at age 71. A Career Spanning Coaching and Athletics Dean made a lasting impact at Birmingham-Southern College. He first became the school’s head basketball coach in 1983. During six seasons, Dean led the Panthers to a 137-45 record. His […]
A new 300-unit luxury apartment community is coming to Chelsea as development continues along the growing U.S. 280 corridor. Rivet Apartments Coming to Chelsea Real estate developer Thompson Thrift plans to build The Rivet on nearly 29 acres along U.S. 280. The project is expected to be completed by 2027. The community will offer […]
Six Birmingham-area public schools ranked among Alabama’s top 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Birmingham Metro Places Six Schools in Top 10 The 2026-27 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings highlight strong results across the Birmingham metro. In fact, six local schools made Alabama’s top 10. Homewood High School earned […]
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