Qdoba Mexican Eats has officially opened a new restaurant along Montgomery Highway, marking another expansion in the Birmingham metro area. New Hoover location brings fast-casual Mexican favorites The new Qdoba sits at 1539 Montgomery Highway near Lorna Road in Hoover, between Hoover and Vestavia Hills. The restaurant is led by general manager Hari Vajaha, […]
Redeemer Community Church has officially purchased the long-vacant former Trinity Medical Center property in Birmingham for $15.2 million. Church acquires entire former hospital campus The church confirmed it closed on the remaining vacant property on Feb. 25, securing more than 25 acres along Montclair Road. The deal gives Redeemer control of the entire former hospital […]
Plans to create a daytime gathering space for unhoused residents in Birmingham are now on hold only days after city leaders approved the project. Birmingham pauses downtown “Urban Oasis” plan City officials announced they will reevaluate plans to build an “Urban Oasis” park on an empty lot at 1312 First Ave. North downtown. The city […]
A longtime Birmingham music icon, Roscoe Robinson died Thursday at the age of 97 after a seven-decade career spanning gospel and soul music. Robinson was widely known for performing with legendary groups and artists, including The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Blind Boys of Mississippi, and soul star Sam Cooke. A gospel-rooted voice with […]
UAB Hospital once again earned national recognition after being named Alabama’s top-ranked hospital on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list. The Birmingham-based hospital ranked No. 59 in the United States among nearly 400 hospitals evaluated by Newsweek and Statista. UAB leads hospital rankings in Alabama The rankings evaluated hospitals using several key data sources. […]
Downtown Birmingham’s La Fête recently earned national recognition after Tasting Table named it the best spot for French cuisine in Alabama. The French-inspired bistro has gained significant momentum in recent months thanks to major industry accolades and growing local popularity. National recognition for La Fête Chef and owner Kristen Hall received a 2026 nomination […]
Estelle Straate is bringing her vintage bridal brand, Estelle Amore, to a historic Hueytown home, with plans to open the boutique in Summer 2026. A Passion Turned Business Straate, a Birmingham native with a longtime love for vintage clothing, first began thrifting, repairing, and selling vintage pieces while in high school. Her focus shifted […]
ForgeFlex, a flexible workspace and storage company based in Chelsea, is preparing to launch a 42,000-square-foot facility designed for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and storage needs. Flagship Project in Chelsea The new development, set to open later this year, combines workspace, storage, and small bay industrial units. The facility will feature luxury flooring, large windows, upscale […]
A massive inflatable attraction billed as the “world’s biggest bounce park” is set to make its Alabama debut in Leeds. Funbox Arrives at The Shops of Grand River Funbox will open March 1 at The Shops of Grand River, transforming part of the shopping center’s front parking lot into a 25,000-square-foot inflatable playground. The traveling […]
A Birmingham-area breakfast spot has closed after six years in business, marking another change for the growing regional chain. Maple Street Biscuit Co. Closes in Homewood Maple Street Biscuit Company on 18th Street South in Homewood is no longer operating and has been removed from the company’s website. The restaurant was known for its signature […]
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