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Mayor Woodfin unveils 2026 legislative agenda to strengthen neighborhoods and protect affordable housing

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Mayor Randall L. Woodfin today highlighted the City of Birmingham’s 2026 legislative agenda, a neighborhoods-first package of proposals...
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Coca-Cola UNITED selling iconic East Lake campus after 47 years

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Since 1979, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED has sat at 4600 East Lake Boulevard—one of the first things welcoming you into the Magic...
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BBA Welcomes the 2026 Small Business Intensive Cohort

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The BBA is proud to welcome the newest participants in their 2026 Small Business Intensive (SBI) – a 15-week program designed to help...
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City leaders call plans for US Coast Guard training center at former Birmingham-Southern campus ‘transformative’

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - City leaders say the U.S. Coast Guard plans to acquire the former campus of Birmingham-Southern College to build...
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The City of Birmingham announces conversion of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South to two-way traffic in Five Points South

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The City of Birmingham’s Department of Transportation plans to convert Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South through the historic Five...
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Meet Hassan Gooden, the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham

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Hassan Gooden takes one bite of his three-layer seafood lasagna and jumps up and down like he's struck gold. In a way, he has. As the...
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The City of Birmingham ignites Western Corridor transformation with $2 million SEEDS Act Grant   

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The City of Birmingham has received a $2 million grant from the State of Alabama to begin transforming its Western Corridor into a major...
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Eric Bennett says the Magic City culinary scene is finally getting its due — Meet Bham’s James Beard nominees

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This year, Birmingham’s restaurants garnered an impressive five James Beard Award nominations. Bham Now is sitting down with each nominee...
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The City of Birmingham, in collaboration with Jones Valley Teaching Farm, awards $100,000 to local urban farmers

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Jones Valley Teaching Farm and the City of Birmingham today announced 10 recipients of the Urban Farmer Grant Program. This initiative is...
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Birmingham Named a Top 15 Dining Destination Worldwide by Eater.com

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Global recognition of Greater Birmingham’s culinary scene continues – most recently from Eater, a digital media brand dedicated to all...
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Birmingham approves $2M loan for mixed-use development at old education center

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The Birmingham City Council approved a $2 million loan agreement with a developer to transform the old Birmingham Board of Education...
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Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Award

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Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs have been named as semifinalists for a James Beard Award, the Oscars for the food industry....
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Inside PopUp Bar Bham: Drinks, Decor and Delicious Joy – By Chanda Temple

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Earlier this week, a woman on Instagram challenged her followers to write a letter to God, telling Him what they wanted in 2026. The...
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Vote now for your favorite Birmingham food + drink spots

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It may be tempting to keep your favorite restaurants, food trucks and bars all to yourself, but spotlighting and sharing the love is what...
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Alicia’s Coffee Co-Owner Works on Birthday and Labor Day to Serve Community – By Chanda Temple

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Naimah Elmore had a choice. Today is her 42nd birthday and Labor Day, and she had originally planned to be off. But after thinking about...
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This org is helping spotlight Birmingham’s booming food + drink scene

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For a city its size, Birmingham boasts a top-notch food and drink scene. You can savor artfully-crafted sips and snacks no matter where you...
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Grandview Medical building $15M specialty surgery center

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Construction on the $15 million project kicked off toward the end of the year....
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“Where To Eat in Metro-Birmingham” By Chanda Temple

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"When people visit Birmingham and its surrounding areas, they come hungry for two things: bold history and even bolder flavor. The good...
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MLB (Major League Baseball) exerts a $6.1 million economic impact on Alabama

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Events centered on the June 20th MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants has a total economic impact of...
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Proposed Switch Trail $7.3 million investment could generate an annual $30 million economic impact

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An estimated $7.3 million for a three-block urban pedestrian trail could spark an estimated $30 million economic impact every year....
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