The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has been ranked No. 2 in the state for English programs, highlighting the university’s academic excellence and engaging student experience. Recognized by Niche Rankings According to Niche, a national platform that compiles college rankings and student reviews, UAB earned its place near the top of Alabama’s list […]
The City of Birmingham has invested more than $1.2 million in twelve local organizations to advance community-based projects aimed at strengthening the city’s economy and quality of life. About the BOLD Program The BOLD (Building Opportunities for Lasting Development) initiative provides funding to organizations developing creative, evidence-based solutions to Birmingham’s most pressing social and […]
Plans are already underway to fill the restaurant space recently vacated by Outback Steakhouse at 20 Midtown in downtown Birmingham. Outback Leaves 20 Midtown The national restaurant chain closed its 20 Midtown location on October 26, 2025, just over a year after opening. The decision was part of a larger corporate restructuring that […]
Birmingham-based Good Hands Transport is expanding its services statewide, launching comprehensive passenger transportation across Alabama on October 22. The company focuses on non-emergency medical transport, employment travel, and leisure trips, aiming to reduce transportation disparities for vulnerable populations. Statewide expansion Founded in June 2024, Good Hands Transport received a Passenger Authority from the Alabama Public […]
Birmingham’s Thank You Books is set to expand its Crestwood Boulevard location this coming spring, potentially doubling its current space. Expansion plans for Crestwood bookstore The store, celebrating its sixth anniversary this December, has signed a lease for the adjoining unit previously occupied by The Total Joint Physical Therapy, which relocated within Crestwood Village Shopping […]
Four popular restaurants are set to open on Highway 280 in Shelby County by the end of 2025. The new Valley Post development, a six-acre dining and entertainment complex, will bring local and regional favorites to the area. Popular dining options heading to Valley Post Located at 1012 Dunnavant Valley Road, across from the Dunnavant […]
Birmingham’s Bayonet has been recognized as the best seafood restaurant in Alabama, topping even the state’s popular coastal dining spots. Bayonet earns statewide recognition The Takeout recently released its list of the best seafood restaurants in each state, naming Bayonet as Alabama’s top pick. The restaurant, which opened in March 2025, has quickly built a […]
The City of Birmingham honored artist and community historian Joe Minter for his decades of creativity and activism. City celebrates Minter’s legacy During the annual AWAKEN event at the Birmingham Museum of Art, the city recognized Minter’s impact on art and social justice. Held each year during Magic City Classic Week, the event highlights local […]
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has officially opened the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, a major addition to its medical and research campus. A new era for precision medicine and innovation Located between 19th and 20th Streets South, the 175,000-square-foot facility features a double-helix architectural design and serves as a central hub […]
A Birmingham teen is turning her literary success into a way to give back. Giving Back Through Creativity Sixteen-year-old author Callie Chapman has donated $20,000 to Children’s of Alabama to help fund art supplies for patients. The Mountain Brook native, best known for her Glitter the Unicorn children’s book series, said she hopes the donation […]
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