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Raising Cane’s eyes new Birmingham-area location

Raising Cane’s is planning another Birmingham-area location, with Trussville city leaders confirming the proposal is under review. Trussville Proposal Moves Forward Trussville Mayor Ben Short announced that Raising Cane’s appeared before the city’s Design Review Committee as part of new business proposals. He said the project reflects continued growth and strong business confidence in the […]

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Alan Walker named Birmingham’s new Director of Capital Projects

Randall L. Woodfin has appointed Alan Walker as director of the City of Birmingham’s Department of Capital Projects, bringing more than 15 years of construction and leadership experience to the role. Leadership for a Critical Department The Department of Capital Projects plays a central role in shaping Birmingham’s infrastructure and public facilities. Its work includes […]

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Center tackles Alabama’s mental health wait lists

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 […]

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Most Birmingham neighborhoods losing residents, but pockets of growth emerge

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 […]

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Birmingham reclaims former Ensley High School site after $55M project stalls

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 […]

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Entrepreneurship Center for Growth and Excellence launches in the city

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 […]

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R3 Contrast brings high-performance sauna and cold plunge therapy to Homewood

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 […]

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