The 84th annual Magic City Classic, one of the largest HBCU events in the nation, returns to Birmingham this week. The event is expected to generate a $25 million economic impact for Alabama and draw roughly 200,000 participants, including around 60,000 attending the game at Legion Field. Full Schedule of Events The […]
Wild Birds Unlimited has officially opened its new location in Tattersall Park, just off Highway 280 in Birmingham. New Location Opens in Tattersall Park The store, located at 1580 Montgomery Highway, brings specialty birding products and expert advice to the Birmingham area. Wild Birds Unlimited distinguishes itself by combining high-quality merchandise with knowledgeable […]
Averitt is ending its nearly 30-year logistics partnership with Mercedes-Benz in Vance, a move that will affect almost 200 employees. Contract Conclusion After Decades The trucking and logistics company announced that its dedicated contract with Mercedes-Benz will conclude on December 31. Averitt cited an inability to agree on contract terms as the reason […]
Bandido Coffee is relocating from its current alley-side spot behind Sanpeggio’s in Five Points to the former What’s On 2nd space. Expansion to Brunch & Social Owner Raul Chavez will also launch a new concept called Bandido Brunch & Social in the adjoining space. The brunch spot will operate daily and offer a […]
Pies and Pints, a pizza restaurant on 20th Street South in Birmingham, has closed its doors, according to a social media announcement. Closure Announced on Social Media The restaurant shared the news on Facebook late Monday morning, Oct. 20, noting that the Birmingham location would remain closed. The team encouraged patrons to continue […]
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB has finished a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation, updating its 295 guestrooms, 16,000 square feet of event space, restaurant, and adding a new fitness center. Renovation modernizes guestrooms and event spaces The project, led by CCR Architecture & Interiors and constructed by P&M Construction, revitalized every guestroom with contemporary furnishings […]
More than half of Birmingham residents rent their homes, and according to a new study, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Rentership trends shifting in Birmingham A report from real estate hub Point2Homes has ranked Birmingham among the nation’s best metropolitan areas for renters, citing its affordable cost of living, manageable commute times, […]
One of Birmingham’s oldest nonprofits is taking a major step to address the city’s ongoing homelessness crisis. The Jimmie Hale Mission has announced plans to build a $4.4 million emergency shelter at 3401 Second Ave. North, just across from its existing men’s rehabilitation center east of downtown. Plans for a year-round facility […]
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB has a new dining option. Blazer’s Grill, located at 808 20th St. S., is now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the heart of the city’s medical district. Diverse menu for all meals The restaurant offers a full range of dishes, including pizza, pasta, soups, salads, seafood, and steak for […]
Nearly five decades after earning national recognition, Birmingham’s Vulcan statue has finally received its official National Register of Historic Places marker. A Milestone Nearly 50 Years in the Making The effort to secure the marker began in 1976, when the Alabama Historical Commission approved paperwork to include the Vulcan statue in the National Register. Despite […]
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