Bayonet, a seafood-forward restaurant on 2nd Avenue North, has earned a coveted spot on the New York Times “America’s Best Restaurant 2025” list, giving Alabama a fresh reason to celebrate its dining scene. National Spotlight on Local Flavor The Times praised Bayonet as “a spirited raw bar and an innovative seafood-forward restaurant,” highlighting […]
Birmingham Promise has received a three-year, $112,500 grant from the KPMG U.S. Foundation, supporting its mission to expand college access and career readiness for Birmingham City Schools graduates. Backing Local Students’ Futures The grant is part of KPMG’s $2 million national initiative to build stronger, more vibrant communities. Birmingham Promise offers up to […]
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has kicked off the fall semester with the largest freshman class in its history, according to preliminary figures released by the university. 25% Jump in First-Year Enrollment Roughly 2,500 first-year students began classes last month, marking a 25% increase over 2024. UAB President Ray L. Watts credited […]
Eight Birmingham City Schools are debuting state-of-the-art hydroponic classrooms and greenhouses, bringing year-round food production and hands-on STEM education to more than 3,700 students. A ribbon-cutting at Bush Hills STEAM Academy marked the official launch of the initiative, led by Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) in partnership with NY Sun Works and Birmingham City Schools. […]
The Birmingham CrossPlex has unveiled its first KultureCity Sensory Pod, a quiet space designed for visitors with autism, PTSD, sensory processing disorders and other invisible disabilities. Local Nonprofit Leads the Effort KultureCity, a Birmingham-based nonprofit founded in 2013, trains staff, supplies sensory kits and certifies facilities across the country. Its programs help people […]
Spirit Airlines will end service at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on October 3, airport officials confirmed this week. Service Ending After Bankruptcy Filing The decision follows Spirit Airlines’ second bankruptcy filing in August. The carrier had previously emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization earlier this year, but executives said additional restructuring was needed to address […]
Corporate Environments, an Atlanta-based, minority-owned commercial furniture dealer, is bringing its first Alabama showroom to Birmingham. The company will join the growing list of businesses at Urban Supply in Parkside, a development that continues to redefine downtown as a destination for work, dining, and entertainment. A Workspace Design Leader Known for helping companies […]
After more than a decade on Birmingham’s historic Morris Avenue, Carrigan’s Public House is preparing for a big move. The popular restaurant and cocktail bar will close its current location on September 6 and reopen in October at The William, a new mixed-use development in the heart of downtown. A New Chapter for a […]
Birmingham will take center stage in the conversation on artificial intelligence and digital transformation when Info-Tech Research Group’s IGNITE 2025 event comes to the Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB on October 8, 2025. A Full Day on AI Strategy and Innovation The day-long conference will gather Birmingham-area IT and business leaders to explore […]
Disc golf continues to gain momentum in the Birmingham area, and now enthusiasts have two brand-new courses to add to their rotation. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned competitor, both Helena and Pelham have just unveiled fresh layouts that are worth checking out. New Course in Helena Helena recently debuted a […]
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