The Birmingham Zoo has opened Libby’s Sensory Room, a quiet, calming space for children who are sensitive to sensory overload. A Space for Comfort and Inclusion Located near the zoo’s main entrance, the room honors Libby Hagan, an 11-year-old who passed away last year after a lifetime of health challenges that created sensory sensitivities. […]
The Alabama Neurodevelopment Center in Birmingham is working to expand mental health resources and reduce lengthy wait times for diagnoses and services in the state. Addressing Alabama’s Mental Health Gap Alabama faces a critical shortage of clinicians for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), leaving residents with the longest waiting list in the nation — currently […]
Birmingham’s population has declined overall in recent years, but growth persists in select neighborhoods, highlighting a city in transition. Shrinking and Growing Neighborhoods According to recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Birmingham lost roughly 14,000 residents between 2019 and 2024, bringing its population down to about 196,000. However, some neighborhoods bucked the overall decline. Southwest […]
Five years after announcing a $55 million redevelopment of the former Ensley High School site, Birmingham has officially terminated the project. The plan, initially proposed by Mayor Randall Woodfin, would have created a 244-home mixed-use neighborhood. City council ends redevelopment agreement During a Tuesday meeting, the Birmingham City Council voted to end the redevelopment contract […]
The Entrepreneurship Center for Growth and Excellence (EC) officially launched in Birmingham on February 12, 2026, offering a new resource for small-business owners across the city. The center aims to connect entrepreneurs with tools, guidance, and opportunities that drive measurable business growth. Supporting Birmingham’s Entrepreneurs Funded by the City of Birmingham’s Reinvest Birmingham initiative, Regions […]
A new boutique, Own the Red Carpet, is set to open in Homewood on Tuesday, March 3. Located at 2902 Linden Avenue, the store specializes in formal and semi-formal dress rentals, along with jewelry, handbags, and other stylish accessories. Luxury Dress Rentals Made Smart Inspired by her two college-aged daughters, the owner wanted a solution […]
R3 Contrast opened in Homewood as a new wellness space designed for recovery, connection, and rejuvenation. Located at 3250 Independence Drive in the Archetype building, R3 Contrast offers heat, cold, and contrast therapy in a social, community-focused environment. Innovative Recovery Meets Community R3 Contrast combines the energy of a high-performance locker room with the comfort […]
Local favorite Roll Cajun Boudin opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Birmingham on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 17. The restaurant occupies the former Iron City Grill space at 2208 6th Ave S and serves authentic Cajun dishes from founder Matt Coltrin, a native of Louisiana’s Acadiana region. From Food Truck to Brick & Mortar […]
Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit in Birmingham will close this spring as part of Saks Global’s bankruptcy plan. Luxury retailer Saks Global is closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide, including its only Alabama location at The Summit in Birmingham. The closures follow Saks Global’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January 2026, aimed […]
Broadway returns to Birmingham with Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, Sound of Music, The Notebook, The Outsiders & more. Birmingham audiences won’t have to travel to New York to enjoy Broadway hits. The American Theatre Guild announced the 2026–27 Broadway in Birmingham Series at the BJCC Concert Hall, bringing top musicals and two Birmingham premieres to […]
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