A downtown Birmingham property near the city’s medical research corridor just sold for $2.2 million. The deal signals continued investor confidence in the area. UAB 2300 Building sells for $2.2 million BP Capital Group purchased the UAB 2300 Building at 2300 Seventh Ave. S. from Shannon Waltchack. Birmingham-based Leitman Perlman brokered the deal and closed […]
Historic buildings in Five Points South that stood for more than a century are set to be demolished following a massive fire that tore through the property last year. Century-old buildings lost after fire The fire destroyed structures along 20th Street South that once housed apartments and businesses in Five Points South. First responders battled […]
Customers are searching for answers after a longtime downtown Birmingham shoe repair business appears to have shut down without warning, leaving personal and high-value items behind. What happened to Quality Shoe Repair Quality Shoe Repair, a familiar presence downtown for years, appears to have closed suddenly. Customers report finding the shop locked and […]
Magnolia Soap & Bath Company is bringing its Southern-inspired bath and body products to Vestavia City Center, with plans to open a new storefront this spring. The Mississippi-based brand, which operates more than 40 locations nationwide, announced the upcoming Vestavia opening through Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors. When the Vestavia location will open […]
Bayt Al-Qahwah is now open in Homewood, bringing traditional Yemeni coffee culture to the Birmingham area along with something many local cafés don’t offer: late-night hours. The new shop is currently operating under a soft opening schedule and is already drawing attention for its unique drinks and Middle Eastern pastries. What Bayt Al-Qahwah […]
Lé Fresca co-owners Duaine Clements and Marco Butturini have expanded their Italian footprint in Birmingham with the opening of Locanda Brasato in Lane Parke, taking over the former Post Office Pies space in Mountain Brook. Inside Mountain Brook’s newest Italian restaurant Nearly six years after opening Lé Fresca downtown, Clements and Butturini decided […]
Baskin-Robbins is bringing its iconic scoops to Inverness Corners, adding another dessert stop along the busy U.S. Highway 280 corridor in Hoover. A sweet addition to Inverness Corners The new Baskin-Robbins will be located at the intersection of Highway 280 and Valleydale Road inside Inverness Corners. Known for its rotating lineup of […]
Southern Research in Birmingham is expanding its global reach through a new international collaboration aimed at tackling some of today’s most pressing health challenges. A new global research partnership Southern Research has entered into a three-year partnership with London-based Pathogenus Consulting. The agreement, which can be renewed, allows the two organizations to collaborate […]
Post Malone and Jelly Roll are hitting the road again with The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, continuing their massively successful stadium run with a stop in Birmingham this spring. When the tour comes to Birmingham The tour will roll into Protective Stadium on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, marking one of the […]
Birmingham has been named one of the world’s top food destinations for 2026, earning international recognition for its diverse and influential dining scene. Why Birmingham made the list Eater included Birmingham in its roundup of must-visit dining destinations, citing the city’s Southern hospitality and its role as a home base for nationally recognized […]
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