Frutta Bowls has announced it will close its location at The Summit in Birmingham after seven years of operation. Final Day of Service The store will remain open through Sunday, August 24, giving customers a final chance to stop in for an acai bowl, smoothie, or other menu favorite. A Message of […]
Coro Realty has completed the sale of two industrial buildings on Birmingham’s Messer Airport Highway for $12.6 million. Details of the Sale The properties, located at 3636 Seventh Avenue North and 608 37th Street North, were part of a larger industrial portfolio. Coro originally purchased the buildings in early 2023 for $8.6 million […]
Food Network has recognized Tortugas Homemade Pizza, with locations in Hoover and Birmingham, as the top spot in Alabama for a slice of pizza. National Recognition for a Local Favorite In its feature “50 States of Pizza Slices,” Food Network highlighted one standout restaurant in every state. For Alabama, it chose Tortugas, a […]
Stone Building Co., led by brothers Justin and Brett Drummond, recently completed one of Birmingham’s most ambitious projects: the $46 million Coca-Cola Amphitheater. The 9,300-seat venue opened this summer at 2350 15th Avenue North, bringing a new entertainment hub to the city. Building a Landmark on a Tight Timeline The project required 650 […]
A new fried chicken restaurant with an Asian twist on Southern classics will open in Birmingham this month. Opening Date and Location The Chicken Spot will hold its soft opening on Wednesday, August 20, at 1801 4th Avenue South in Birmingham, Alabama. It will join neighboring eateries such as Wayback Burgers, China Master, […]
The Prince Hall Masonic Temple, once a thriving center for Black businesses and community life, is set to undergo a major restoration. A Landmark of Black Entrepreneurship Located in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District, the Renaissance Revival-style building was designed in 1922 by Robert Robinson Taylor, the first Black architect in the United States. […]
Swaddle Bar, a Birmingham-based children’s brand, recently gained national attention after being considered for the 2024 Oprah’s Favorite Things list. A Chance Encounter with Oprah’s Team The woman-owned company, founded by CEO Kendra Lyas, became a finalist after an unexpected meeting at an Atlanta launch party. While showcasing products, Lyas and a colleague […]
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has announced that Kenny Shafer will serve as chief executive officer of UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham, beginning September 2. Leadership Experience and Career Highlights Shafer brings more than a decade of health system leadership to his new role. Most recently, he served as CEO of Johnson City […]
REV Birmingham is calling on residents, business owners, and visitors to share their ideas for the future of downtown Birmingham. Shaping the Next Five Years The organization has launched a public survey as part of a strategic planning process with the Downtown BHM Business Improvement District (BID). The goal is to identify priorities […]
This August, Birmingham residents can enjoy free health and wellness programs at several Birmingham Public Library (BPL) branches. Supporting Mental and Physical Health BPL offers activities that help community members lower stress, build healthy habits, and make informed health choices. These events show that the library is more than a place for books—it […]
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