PNC Bank has rolled out a 30-foot mobile branch in Birmingham, bringing banking services directly to underserved neighborhoods. Services on Wheels The branch on wheels will allow residents to open accounts, apply for loans, credit cards, and mortgages, and conduct in-person transactions typically available at a traditional branch. Community Stops The mobile branch will rotate […]
Winn-Dixie is shutting its Fultondale location at 1721 U.S. 31 N., the grocery chain confirmed, with the store set to close in early November. Company Statement A spokesperson for Southeastern Grocers said details are still being finalized and promised updates as the process moves forward. The company thanked associates, customers, and the community for their […]
Mayor Randall Woodfin and the City of Birmingham have announced the next phase of the Safe Streets: Eastlake initiative, a neighborhood safety program that uses roadway barriers to reduce crime. Positive Results from Pilot Program City officials say the pilot program has already produced measurable results, including a 25% reduction in gunshots detected by ShotSpotter […]
The City of Birmingham is inviting development teams to transform an abandoned cathedral site near Protective Stadium and Top Golf into a new hotel. Request for Proposals Birmingham released a request for proposals (RFP) on September 17, seeking experienced developers to manage the design, financing, construction, and operation of a hospitality-focused project. The city is […]
Birmingham’s Huffman Middle School has opened Alabama’s first in-school grocery store, giving students and families reliable access to nutritious food. Tackling Food Access in Schools The 300-square-foot grocery store, operated by social impact company Goodr, offers fresh produce, bread, eggs, dairy, pantry staples, and vegan options. Families enrolled at the school can shop at no […]
For the first time in its history, the fast-growing Birmingham suburb of Helena has entered a new fiscal year without an approved city budget. Council defers to incoming leadership The Helena City Council unanimously decided to leave long-term spending decisions to the incoming mayor and council, who take office Nov. 3. The city’s fiscal year […]
A popular local restaurant known for its Southern and Cajun-inspired comfort food is relocating from Birmingham’s Southside to the heart of downtown. Move to Two North Twentieth Encore Rouge will lease a 3,200-square-foot space on the ground floor of the Two North Twentieth building, a 17-story office tower located at 2 20th Street North along […]
Sweet news, Birmingham! A new spot for tasty treats is opening downtown, and it’s called Nightcap. A Dessert Lounge for Sweet Lovers The team behind Bamboo on 2nd, one of Birmingham’s favorite restaurants, wanted to bring more sweets to the neighborhood. Since Bamboo doesn’t serve dessert, they decided to open Nightcap right across the street. […]
OrangeTheory Fitness announced that its downtown Birmingham studio on 20th Street South will close and merge with the Vestavia Hills location. Strategic Consolidation The closure is part of a plan to consolidate operations and optimize resources while continuing to serve members in the Birmingham area. The merger focuses activity on a single, larger facility while […]
The Birmingham City Council has allocated $200,000 to purchase 1,200 tickets for the remaining home games at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The tickets will be distributed to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority often given to schools, youth football leagues, neighborhood groups, and community organizations. Funding Source and Purpose The […]
Forrest Webber | Bear Brothers Cleaning | The Trade Table
