A Birmingham-area favorite has earned statewide recognition after a food publication named its grilled cheese the best in Alabama. Local Sandwich Shop Earns Statewide Recognition MELT, a sandwich shop with roots in the Birmingham food scene, was named the best place for grilled cheese in Alabama by food publication Tasting Table. The ranking was based […]
The City of Birmingham is beginning a public engagement process to gather feedback on potential rules for Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as ADUs. City Opens Discussion on Future Housing Options City officials are inviting residents to help shape how ADUs could be allowed under local zoning rules. ADUs are small, independent housing units built […]
The Birmingham City Council has approved new funding aimed at maintaining City Walk, a key downtown public space and pedestrian attraction. New Funding Approved for Downtown City Walk City leaders approved a $250,000 grant to support ongoing maintenance of City Walk. The funding comes through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and marks […]
A Birmingham native has made history after winning one of the toughest ultramarathons in the United States. Historic Win at Cocodona 250 Dr. Rachel Entrekin, a Birmingham native and University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate, won the women’s division and finished first overall at the Cocodona 250-mile ultramarathon in Arizona. She completed the race in […]
The Birmingham Zoo has earned top regional recognition after being named Attraction of the Year by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau. Major Tourism Honor for Birmingham Zoo The award was presented on May 7, 2026, at Red Mountain Theatre in Birmingham. Officials recognized the zoo for its combined impact on tourism growth and […]
Birmingham has been ranked one of the top cities in the country for first-time homebuyers, according to a new national housing report. Strong National Standing for Affordable Housing A recent Zillow ranking evaluated the 50 largest metro areas in the United States to identify the best markets for first-time homebuyers. The study focused on affordability, […]
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its 58th class this past weekend, honoring three Birmingham-area athletes among eight total inductees recognized for outstanding careers in sports. Birmingham Athletes Join Prestigious 2026 Class The newest ASHOF class adds eight members to the museum’s 417 total inductees since its founding in 1969. Three of this year’s […]
The former Birmingham-Southern College campus has officially been sold to the U.S. Coast Guard in a major redevelopment deal. Major Federal Purchase Completed The 192-acre Birmingham campus on the city’s west side has been sold for $126.5 million. The agreement was finalized between Birmingham-Southern College and the U.S. Coast Guard. An independent appraisal set the […]
Country music star Jelly Roll has added a new Birmingham performance after a previously scheduled stadium concert was canceled. New Birmingham Show Announced Jelly Roll will now perform on May 31, 2026, at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in downtown Birmingham. The announcement comes just days after his earlier appearance at Protective Stadium was called off. The […]
Primer, a private K–12 school in Birmingham, has relocated to a larger permanent space after rapid enrollment growth since its launch. From Startup Campus to Full-Time Location Primer opened in Birmingham last year and initially operated out of Miles College. The school has now moved into a full-time campus at Holy Family Cristo Rey High […]
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