One of Birmingham’s oldest nonprofits is taking a major step to address the city’s ongoing homelessness crisis. The Jimmie Hale Mission has announced plans to build a $4.4 million emergency shelter at 3401 Second Ave. North, just across from its existing men’s rehabilitation center east of downtown. Plans for a year-round facility […]
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB has a new dining option. Blazer’s Grill, located at 808 20th St. S., is now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the heart of the city’s medical district. Diverse menu for all meals The restaurant offers a full range of dishes, including pizza, pasta, soups, salads, seafood, and steak for […]
Nearly five decades after earning national recognition, Birmingham’s Vulcan statue has finally received its official National Register of Historic Places marker. A Milestone Nearly 50 Years in the Making The effort to secure the marker began in 1976, when the Alabama Historical Commission approved paperwork to include the Vulcan statue in the National Register. Despite […]
Birmingham’s shopping scene just got a fresh addition. Southside Southern, a women’s boutique, officially opened on October 7 in the Cahaba Market shopping center, bringing fashion-forward finds to the 280 corridor. Trendy styles and gifts in one spot Southside Southern is located between Dunkin’ and Jersey Mike’s, offering a wide range of products for shoppers. […]
Downtown Birmingham now has a dedicated spot for late-night sweet treats. Nightcap, located just across from Bamboo on 2nd, officially opened this weekend, serving locally made desserts, coffee, and a wide selection of drinks. A new post-dinner destination Nightcap was created to fill a gap in Birmingham’s dining scene, where dessert options after dinner were […]
A recent analysis shows that Birmingham ranks among the top U.S. cities where homeowners inherited their properties, a sign of deep family roots and slower housing turnover in the local market. Birmingham tied for first According to a study by Coventry Direct, which examined the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Housing Survey, Birmingham and Pittsburgh tied […]
A major Birmingham-based trucking company has abruptly closed, leaving hundreds of Alabama employees without jobs. Montgomery Transport Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy According to Mutha Trucker, a YouTube channel that covers the trucking industry, Montgomery Transport LLC filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on October 8 and immediately ceased operations. The filing means the company’s assets […]
A major transportation project is underway just south of Birmingham, in McCalla, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety along a key corridor. New Interchange in McCalla The Alabama Department of Transportation announced a $22 million Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Exit 104 on Interstate 59/20 at McAshan Drive. This modern design, first installed in […]
The Birmingham Police Department is hosting a Career Expo and Physical Agility Screening as part of its effort to reach full staffing. Event Overview Attendees will have the opportunity to complete the required Physical Agility Screening, meet with the department’s Hiring and Recruitment Team, and explore a variety of career paths within the police force. […]
Glow By Gabby, a luxury custom spray tanning salon, is moving from its current Birmingham location at 2235 Morris Avenue to 2807 18th St. S. in Homewood. New Location Details The salon will be located next to Soho Retro and is expected to open around the beginning of next year. Wallace Schmuck of Shannon Waltchack […]
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