Samantha Williams, executive director of Birmingham Promise, has been named one of five recipients of the 2025 1954 Project Luminary Award, receiving $1 million to expand scholarships and internship programs for students in Birmingham City Schools. About the 1954 Project Luminary Award The award, announced Thursday by The CAFE Group, a Chicago-based philanthropy dedicated to […]
Birmingham Capital Management Co. Inc. trimmed its stake in NVIDIA Corp. by 17% during the first quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Birmingham-based investment firm sold 4,500 shares, leaving it with 22,000 shares valued at about $2.38 million at the end of the period. Institutional Moves […]
High-end thrift shopping is growing across the Birmingham metro as Vapor Thrift Store prepares to open two new locations, including its largest store yet. New Trussville & Pell City Sites Trussville: Coming soon to Mary Taylor Road, near Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers off U.S. Highway 11. Pell City: Opening this fall at […]
Solidcore, the Arlington, Virginia-based Pilates chain, is bringing its first Alabama studio to The Summit in Birmingham this fall. Signature Workouts The studio is known for its 50-minute high-intensity, low-impact classes performed on resistance-based reformers, offering a full-body workout suitable for all fitness levels. Location and Opening The new Solidcore studio […]
The Craft Room, a new craft store and creative workspace, is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, September 20 in West Homewood. A Space for Creativity The Craft Room offers lightly-used craft supplies for sale and provides a welcoming space for patrons to work on projects alongside others. Fuel Your Imagination […]
The Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest is hosting its inaugural “Zoo Day” at the Birmingham Zoo on September 20, 2025. First 150 Guests Receive Tickets Tickets will be available for the first 150 people who arrive at the zoo. Distribution begins at 10 a.m., and tickets are first come, first served. […]
A national customer communications management company, OSG, has announced that it is delaying the closure of its Birmingham production facility at 5200 East Lake Blvd. until the end of 2025. The facility was originally scheduled to close earlier this year, affecting 135 employees. Closure Extended to Ensure Client Continuity OSG Chief Marketing Officer […]
The Birmingham City Council has voted to extend the loan agreement for Pizitz Food Hall while the owners work to rebrand and expand the space. The extension covers 24 months and does not require any new funding from the City. Upgrades and Rebranding Plans Developers with Pizitz LLC told the Council that COVID-19 […]
The Birmingham metro area is experiencing a nearly 200% jump in new apartment construction, positioning the city as one of the fastest-growing markets for multi-family housing in the U.S. Downtown Revitalization Driving Growth According to a recent RentCafe.com analysis, Birmingham is on pace to deliver 1,711 new apartment units this year, a 198.1% […]
Blueroot, the longtime go-to for fresh and healthy fare at Pepper Place, has officially closed to make way for a new concept: The Mustard Club. A Fresh Start A sign on the café’s door teased the change with a playful note: “Lettuce turn over a new leaf!” Owners Chris and Anna Newsome, the […]
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