Birmingham’s beloved Cajun food truck and catering business, Roll Cajun Boudin, is taking the next step. New Brick-and-Mortar Location The company announced plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in the former Iron City Grill on 22nd Street South, targeting a February or March 2026 opening. Phased expansions will roll out as construction progresses. Iron City […]
Birmingham developer and investor The Sanders Trust has broken ground on a $31 million rehabilitation hospital in Lake City, Florida. ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital will open with 36 private patient rooms, a rehabilitative gym with specialized equipment, and one-on-one therapy. Additionally, it will feature a dining room with a dedicated chef, an activity-of-daily-living space for in-room […]
Birmingham and One Roof, a local homeless relief organization, revealed a plan to tackle homelessness at the first-ever “State of Homelessness: Redefining Community” symposium. The goal: reduce long-term unsheltered homelessness by 40% within a year. Addressing the City’s Homelessness Challenge At any given time, roughly 400 unsheltered people live in Birmingham, many facing disabilities or […]
The city of Chelsea is expanding its retail offerings with a new Target store approved for an upcoming shopping center, The Shoppes at Chelsea. Incentives Approved for Target On December 2, the Chelsea City Council approved a multi-million-dollar incentive package for Target. The agreement includes a $15 million sales tax abatement, giving Target 30% of […]
Birmingham tech entrepreneur Bill Smith is at the center of a major fintech transaction valued at up to $1.1 billion. Dual Deal Structure Green Dot Corp. announced agreements to be acquired by Smith Ventures and CommerceOne Financial Corp. Smith Ventures will acquire Green Dot’s non-bank fintech assets, continuing operations as an independent growth-focused […]
Los Valedores, the beloved Birmingham food truck, has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, giving fans a new spot to enjoy authentic Mexican flavors. From Truck to Table For nearly six years, Los Valedores’ iconic blue food truck served the Greater Birmingham area with fresh, authentic Mexican street food. Owner William Perez built […]
Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, updating guest suites, meeting spaces, and public areas at the 242-room all-suite hotel. Modern Guest Suites and Public Spaces Each two-room suite now features modern furnishings, enhanced lighting, new carpeting, and curated décor with deep blues, grays, and burnt orange accents. The atrium […]
Craft’s Chicken, a Birmingham-based family-owned restaurant, has opened its newest location along US 280 in Mountain Brook Plaza. A New Spot on US 280 Work on the new location began this summer, converting a former Wendy’s into a vibrant dining space. The restaurant joins Craft’s other locations at 49 Church St. in Mountain […]
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is raising concerns about the hiring practices and transparency of the Central Alabama Water Board. Controversial CEO Appointment Jeff Thompson was recently appointed CEO of Central Alabama Water, but his contract faced immediate scrutiny. Two board members filed a temporary restraining order to block his hiring, citing procedural concerns. […]
Birmingham-area home prices continue to rise, with Mountain Brook leading the way as the most expensive city in the metro. Mountain Brook Leads the Market Mountain Brook homes now average $983,958, marking a 4.9% increase in the past year and 42.1% over five years. The city’s high-end real estate market remains attractive to […]
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