Craft’s Chicken, a Birmingham-based family-owned restaurant, has opened its newest location along US 280 in Mountain Brook Plaza. A New Spot on US 280 Work on the new location began this summer, converting a former Wendy’s into a vibrant dining space. The restaurant joins Craft’s other locations at 49 Church St. in Mountain […]
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is raising concerns about the hiring practices and transparency of the Central Alabama Water Board. Controversial CEO Appointment Jeff Thompson was recently appointed CEO of Central Alabama Water, but his contract faced immediate scrutiny. Two board members filed a temporary restraining order to block his hiring, citing procedural concerns. […]
Birmingham-area home prices continue to rise, with Mountain Brook leading the way as the most expensive city in the metro. Mountain Brook Leads the Market Mountain Brook homes now average $983,958, marking a 4.9% increase in the past year and 42.1% over five years. The city’s high-end real estate market remains attractive to […]
The Birmingham area has lost a familiar roadside sight as Irondale removes the long-standing dome from the former Zamora Temple. A Landmark Without Its Signature Dome According to public updates from city officials, crews lifted the oversized onion-shaped dome off the building this week as part of a large-scale renovation of the property. The […]
Cala Coffee is expanding again, with a new Mountain Brook location expected to open in 2026. A Third Location for a Growing Local Favorite According to online reports, the popular Birmingham-area coffee shop is preparing to open a new café in Mountain Brook Village on Montevallo Road. The space, located at 2409 Montevallo […]
A long-vacant historic Birmingham storefront is being transformed into a stylish Japanese-inspired night spot set to open this spring. A New Concept in a Landmark Five Points South Building According to online reports, The Sakéroom is preparing to launch inside the Shepherd-Sloss Building at 2007 Highland Avenue, a property best known for its […]
Bayonet has earned another major national spotlight—this time recognized among the standout new restaurants shaping the country’s dining scene. National List Names Bayonet Among America’s Best According to online reports, a well-known food and dining outlet has included Bayonet on its annual list of the “Best New Restaurants in America.” The acknowledgment highlights […]
Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Amphitheater is hinting at a major 2026 concert from a fan-favorite performer with a four-decade following. “Weird Al” Signals a 2026 Tour Stop The venue’s Facebook page shared an image of “Weird Al” Yankovic promoting a stop on his upcoming “Bigger and Weirder” tour. The longtime entertainer is coming off a massive year, […]
Alabama’s startup community is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year as Alabama Founder Fest returns to Birmingham on December 8–9. Why Founder Fest Matters The two-day festival will once again take place at Innovation Depot, bringing together founders, investors and supporters from across the state. This year’s event […]
A familiar piece of Birmingham’s history is preparing for a major transformation aimed at strengthening its role in the city’s cultural and recreational landscape. A New Vision for Sloss Furnaces Sloss Furnaces plans to launch a fundraising effort next year to support a $12 million project designed to better connect the site to […]
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