A group of Birmingham high school students pursuing engineering and innovation recently received recognition from a historic women’s organization for their academic involvement in STEM programs. Students Honored for Engineering and STEM Participation The Birmingham Chapter of The Links Incorporated honored 28 students from Carver High School, Ramsay High School, and Parker High School. The […]
Zillow has ranked the Birmingham metro area as one of the strongest markets in the country for first-time homebuyers. The ranking reflects rising demand and steady activity across the local housing sector. Strong Demand Across the Housing Market The Zillow report highlights Birmingham’s appeal to people buying their first homes. Real estate professionals say the […]
Birmingham residents with unpaid traffic tickets or certain minor court violations will soon have a chance to resolve their cases without fear of arrest. Amnesty Program Begins in June The Birmingham Municipal Court will hold an amnesty program from June 1 through June 30, 2026. The initiative gives eligible residents an opportunity to clear old […]
A new neighborhood grocery store is set to open in Fairfield, offering fresh food and essential items to local residents. New Market Targets Food Access in West Jefferson County Gary Avenue Market will open on June 2 at 4800 Gary Avenue in Fairfield. The store will operate in the former Carver Jones Market location and […]
A popular Birmingham-based dessert food truck is moving into its first permanent location at The Pizitz Food Hall. Food Truck Success Leads to Permanent Home La MoreliAna Bakery will open a storefront at 1821 2nd Ave N in downtown Birmingham. The business will operate inside The Pizitz Food Hall in the stall previously used by […]
A global fashion and lifestyle brand is set to open its first Alabama store at The Summit in Birmingham this summer. Luxury Lifestyle Brand Expands Into Alabama Market LoveShackFancy will open a new retail location at 214 Summit Blvd, positioned between Madewell and Tecovas. The store will bring the brand’s signature vintage-inspired style to Birmingham […]
A Homewood restaurant space is changing hands as a New York-style deli concept moves into a location previously occupied by a pizzeria. Sanpeggio’s Closes After Five Years in Homewood Sanpeggio’s Pizza has closed its Green Springs Highway location in Homewood after operating there for five years. The Birmingham-based New York-style pizza chain is stepping away […]
The Pihakis Restaurant Group is dealing with another legal challenge after a new eviction lawsuit was filed against the company’s Birmingham office space. Court Filing Targets Closed Downtown Office 101 Parkside has filed an unlawful detainer action against Pihakis Restaurant Group over its office at 101 12th St. S., Suite 300 in Birmingham. The filing […]
A Birmingham television news station is preparing for layoffs that will affect more than 10 employees next month. Layoffs Announced at WIAT CBS 42 WIAT, known locally as CBS 42, notified employees on Monday that layoffs will take effect in June. The station confirmed that more than 10 positions will be eliminated. Most of […]
A well-known Texas-style barbecue food truck has opened a permanent restaurant in the Birmingham metro area. The new spot brings Central Texas flavors to McCalla. Food Truck Growth Leads to Restaurant Opening Austin Whereabouts now operates a full restaurant at 6530 Pocahontas Road in McCalla. Owner Johnny LaFoy launched the business as a food truck […]
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