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 […]
Drivers across the Birmingham metro area can expect continued road construction as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advances more than $339 million in infrastructure projects. Major Highway Improvements Across the Metro ALDOT is currently managing 17 construction projects across Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, Walker, and Chilton counties. The projects include highway widening, bridge […]
The Birmingham City Council has approved a $615 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining investments in neighborhood improvements, public safety, youth programs, public transportation, homelessness services, and city employees. Neighborhood projects receive major funding The FY2027 budget dedicates more than $19 million to neighborhood revitalization efforts across Birmingham. Planned investments include $12 million […]
A new pediatric urgent care clinic is preparing to open in Birmingham, offering families a faster and more accessible option for non-emergency medical care for children and young adults. KidsXpress Urgent Care opening in Birmingham KidsXpress Urgent Care is set to launch a new clinic at 300 Doug Baker Blvd., Suite 200, with opening currently […]
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