A new children’s play space and community venue, Burrow & Bloom, is opening soon on historic Morris Avenue in downtown Birmingham. Designed as a creative, family-friendly destination, the venue invites kids to explore imaginative play while parents relax in a calm, welcoming environment. A New Kind of Family Space Burrow & Bloom is the […]
Fife’s Restaurant, a downtown Birmingham institution since 1959, has earned new recognition from Southern Living, which listed it among the South’s tastiest breakfast spots. The honor highlights the restaurant’s decades-long reputation for comfort food and genuine Southern hospitality. A Birmingham Classic Since 1959 Located on 4th Avenue North, Fife’s has been a go-to diner […]
The National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) in Hoover has started a $22 million expansion project that will strengthen its role as a national leader in cybercrime and digital forensics training. The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2027. Expanding Facilities and Capabilities When construction finishes, the institute will grow by 37,000 square feet. […]
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 […]
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