Birmingham-area bagel fans have another spot to grab breakfast as Einstein Bros. Bagels opens its fifth location in the metro area. New Einstein Bros. Location Opens Near Trussville The newest Einstein Bros. Bagels shop is located at 1430 Gadsden Hwy., Suite 100, near the I-459 Trussville exit. The opening gives Birmingham-area residents another option for […]
A popular Mexican food truck in Hoover has closed after city officials notified its owners that its operations no longer complied with updated zoning requirements. Taqueria Juárez Announces Closure Taqueria Juárez, a Hoover-based Mexican food truck, announced that August 10 would be its final day serving customers at its current location. Owner Jorge Juárez shared […]
A landmark mural in downtown Ensley is being restored, bringing new energy to a piece of public art that helped spark a local movement more than a decade ago. The Color Project Mural Returns The Color Project mural at 321 19th Street is undergoing a major refresh more than 10 years after its original creation […]
Homewood could soon welcome a new outdoor putting course and entertainment destination after the city’s Planning Commission recommended the project. The Woods Golf & Social Gets Planning Commission Support The Homewood Planning Commission voted 7-0 on August 4 to recommend The Woods Golf & Social. The proposed 18-hole outdoor putting course would sit at […]
A scaled-back Samford University housing proposal has received unanimous support from the Homewood Planning Commission and will now move to the city council. New Housing Could Serve Nearly 500 Students The proposal calls for two six-story buildings on the south side of Lakeshore Drive, near Samford’s existing track and soccer field. The development could […]
Two Alabama VA facilities are participating in a clinical trial examining whether psilocybin could help veterans with depression that has not responded to standard treatments. Birmingham and Tuscaloosa VA Sites Join Study The Birmingham and Tuscaloosa VA facilities are among five locations taking part in the clinical trial. Researchers will study psilocybin, a psychedelic […]
KultureCity is expanding its Birmingham presence with the purchase of a historic downtown storefront that will support the nonprofit’s accessibility work. KultureCity Expands Its Birmingham Footprint The Birmingham-based nonprofit recently acquired 2417 1st Avenue North, a 7,900-square-foot commercial property built in 1924. KultureCity focuses on sensory inclusion and accessibility for people with sensory needs. […]
Brandy Melville is expanding to Alabama with its first store planned for The Summit in Birmingham. Popular Fashion Retailer Coming to Birmingham The California-based clothing brand will open at 209 Summit Blvd., Suite 150 at The Summit shopping center. The new store will be located near Victoria’s Secret, Swarovski, and Sephora, adding another nationally […]
A locally owned candle business has opened its first brick-and-mortar location, bringing custom candle-making experiences and handcrafted products to Helena. New Candle Shop Opens in Helena Candle Cow Bar officially opened its storefront on August 1 at 4052 Helena Road in Helena. Founded by local entrepreneur Tia Walker as a home-based business, the company […]
The Broken Knife has officially returned with a new home at Elysian Gardens, bringing its chef-inspired sandwiches back to Birmingham. Beloved Sandwich Shop Starts a New Chapter After closing its Homewood restaurant, The Broken Knife has reopened at Elysian Gardens, located at 101 40th Street South in Avondale. The restaurant paused its brick-and-mortar operations […]
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