A Cahaba Heights restaurant has earned statewide recognition after a national publication named it Alabama’s top destination for Greek cuisine. National Recognition for a Local Favorite Cheapism recently selected The Olive Branch as the best Greek restaurant in Alabama. The family-owned restaurant has served Mediterranean and Greek dishes since 2005. Over the years, it has […]
Birmingham Zoo has been recognized as Alabama’s 2026 Attraction of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department. Statewide Recognition for the Zoo State tourism officials announced the award during the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held on July 13 at the Renaissance Shoals Hotel in Florence. The honor recognizes destinations that make a lasting impact […]
Vestavia Hills City Center has a new owner after Mobile-based Burton Property Group acquired the mixed-use development for $76 million. Major Birmingham-Area Real Estate Acquisition Burton Property Group, a commercial real estate investment, development, and management company, purchased the 390,000-square-foot property located along Montgomery Highway (U.S. 31). The development currently features more than 60 […]
A new local grocery shop has opened in Vestavia Hills, bringing fresh prepared meals, local products, and convenient grab-and-go options to the community. New Market Concept Opens on Montgomery Highway The Kitchen by Market officially opened on June 27 at 1031 Montgomery Highway, next to the Picklr indoor pickleball facility. The new store is […]
A new wellness destination has opened in Birmingham’s Greystone community, offering residents a place to enjoy nutritious drinks, snacks, and healthy treats. New Nutrition Spot Arrives in Greystone Together Healthy is now serving customers at 5426 U.S. 280, Suite 7, near Chuck’s Fish. The new shop brings a variety of health-focused options to the Highway […]
Bessemer-born ice cream shop Unbothered Scoops is expanding into Birmingham’s 5 Points West neighborhood with a new location at the Birmingham CrossPlex. New Ice Cream Shop Coming to 5 Points West The growing dessert brand plans to open its second location at 2401 CrossPlex Boulevard, Suite 105. The new shop will sit between Chase Bank […]
Birmingham-based fashion boutique Made a la Mode is opening its first dedicated storefront with a three-month pop-up shop at The Summit. Local Boutique Brings Dresses to The Summit After hosting temporary shopping events throughout the Birmingham area, Made a la Mode is opening a permanent pop-up space for the summer. The boutique will operate next […]
Birmingham native Jon Erwin is creating a sequel to his historical film “Young Washington” after the movie became a box office success during its opening weekend. Sequel Will Explore Washington’s Revolutionary War Years Erwin announced that he has started writing the follow-up film while visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon home. The next movie will focus […]
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport now offers two new nonstop routes through low-cost airline Breeze Airways. Breeze Airways Begins Birmingham Service Breeze Airways launched its first Birmingham flights on July 3. The airline now connects Birmingham travelers with Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The new routes run on Mondays and Fridays. In addition, introductory […]
A former Birmingham hotel near U.S. 280 is being transformed into housing for veterans following a major renovation project led by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. $9.2 Million Renovation Underway The former Spark by Hilton Birmingham Colonnade at 4300 Colonnade Parkway is receiving a $9.2 million remodel as part of its conversion into a veterans […]
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