Birmingham’s downtown theater district is getting a new landmark as Sidewalk Cinema prepares to expand its presence at the Pizitz Building. New Sidewalk Cinema Marquee Goes Up A new illuminated Sidewalk Cinema marquee was installed Monday on the Pizitz Building along Second Avenue North. The sign marks an important step in the nonprofit cinema’s plans […]
Alabama companies earned national recognition in TIME’s first ranking of America’s best privately owned businesses, with several based in the Birmingham area. EBSCO Industries Ranks No. 3 Nationwide Birmingham-based EBSCO Industries earned the highest position among Alabama companies. It ranked No. 3 on TIME’s 2026 list of America’s Best Private Companies. TIME partnered with […]
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Birmingham this fall with a concert at Legacy Arena as part of their upcoming “Burning Up Tour All Over Again.” Jonas Brothers Coming to Birmingham Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas are scheduled to perform at Legacy Arena in Birmingham on October 9, 2026. The concert is part of the […]
Birmingham has opened 11 cooling stations to give residents a place to escape high temperatures and stay hydrated during heat events. Cooling Stations Available Across Birmingham The City of Birmingham is working with libraries, community groups, recreation centers, and service providers to provide air-conditioned spaces throughout the city. The stations are activated when temperatures […]
Joe Dean Jr., a longtime Birmingham sports figure and former SEC basketball broadcaster, has died at age 71. A Career Spanning Coaching and Athletics Dean made a lasting impact at Birmingham-Southern College. He first became the school’s head basketball coach in 1983. During six seasons, Dean led the Panthers to a 137-45 record. His […]
A new 300-unit luxury apartment community is coming to Chelsea as development continues along the growing U.S. 280 corridor. Rivet Apartments Coming to Chelsea Real estate developer Thompson Thrift plans to build The Rivet on nearly 29 acres along U.S. 280. The project is expected to be completed by 2027. The community will offer […]
Six Birmingham-area public schools ranked among Alabama’s top 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Birmingham Metro Places Six Schools in Top 10 The 2026-27 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings highlight strong results across the Birmingham metro. In fact, six local schools made Alabama’s top 10. Homewood High School earned […]
Dog owners in the Birmingham area will soon have a new option for routine pet grooming and hygiene as Scenthound prepares to open its fifth metro-area location in Cahaba Heights later this fall. Scenthound Expands to Cahaba Heights The new Scenthound location will be at 3169 Green Valley Road in Vestavia Hills, near popular Cahaba […]
Panera Bread has officially opened its new Alabaster location, adding another restaurant to the growing Shoppes at District 31 shopping center. New Panera Bread Opens in Alabaster The new Panera Bread is now welcoming customers at 725 1st Street South, Building S33, Suite 3301 in Alabaster. The restaurant offers several ways for customers to enjoy […]
Alabaster musicians have a new local destination for instruments, equipment, repairs, and other music essentials with the arrival of Alabaster Music Company. A New Local Music Shop in Alabaster Alabaster Music Company was created following the closure of Guitar Gallery in Pelham, with former employees taking their experience into a new independent business. The shop […]
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