The City of Birmingham honored artist and community historian Joe Minter for his decades of creativity and activism. City celebrates Minter’s legacy During the annual AWAKEN event at the Birmingham Museum of Art, the city recognized Minter’s impact on art and social justice. Held each year during Magic City Classic Week, the event highlights local […]
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has officially opened the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, a major addition to its medical and research campus. A new era for precision medicine and innovation Located between 19th and 20th Streets South, the 175,000-square-foot facility features a double-helix architectural design and serves as a central hub […]
A Birmingham teen is turning her literary success into a way to give back. Giving Back Through Creativity Sixteen-year-old author Callie Chapman has donated $20,000 to Children’s of Alabama to help fund art supplies for patients. The Mountain Brook native, best known for her Glitter the Unicorn children’s book series, said she hopes the donation […]
The 84th annual Magic City Classic, one of the largest HBCU events in the nation, returns to Birmingham this week. The event is expected to generate a $25 million economic impact for Alabama and draw roughly 200,000 participants, including around 60,000 attending the game at Legion Field. Full Schedule of Events The […]
Wild Birds Unlimited has officially opened its new location in Tattersall Park, just off Highway 280 in Birmingham. New Location Opens in Tattersall Park The store, located at 1580 Montgomery Highway, brings specialty birding products and expert advice to the Birmingham area. Wild Birds Unlimited distinguishes itself by combining high-quality merchandise with knowledgeable […]
Averitt is ending its nearly 30-year logistics partnership with Mercedes-Benz in Vance, a move that will affect almost 200 employees. Contract Conclusion After Decades The trucking and logistics company announced that its dedicated contract with Mercedes-Benz will conclude on December 31. Averitt cited an inability to agree on contract terms as the reason […]
Bandido Coffee is relocating from its current alley-side spot behind Sanpeggio’s in Five Points to the former What’s On 2nd space. Expansion to Brunch & Social Owner Raul Chavez will also launch a new concept called Bandido Brunch & Social in the adjoining space. The brunch spot will operate daily and offer a […]
Pies and Pints, a pizza restaurant on 20th Street South in Birmingham, has closed its doors, according to a social media announcement. Closure Announced on Social Media The restaurant shared the news on Facebook late Monday morning, Oct. 20, noting that the Birmingham location would remain closed. The team encouraged patrons to continue […]
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB has finished a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation, updating its 295 guestrooms, 16,000 square feet of event space, restaurant, and adding a new fitness center. Renovation modernizes guestrooms and event spaces The project, led by CCR Architecture & Interiors and constructed by P&M Construction, revitalized every guestroom with contemporary furnishings […]
More than half of Birmingham residents rent their homes, and according to a new study, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Rentership trends shifting in Birmingham A report from real estate hub Point2Homes has ranked Birmingham among the nation’s best metropolitan areas for renters, citing its affordable cost of living, manageable commute times, […]
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