TIME ranks UAB one of the top 5 public institutions in the southeast

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TIME ranks UAB one of the top 5 public institutions in the southeast

March 6, 2026| Uncategorized|

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has once again earned recognition as a leader in higher education.... Read More → TIME ranks UAB one of the top 5 public institutions in the southeast

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City leaders call plans for US Coast Guard training center at former Birmingham-Southern campus ‘transformative’

March 6, 2026| News|

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - City leaders say the U.S. Coast Guard plans to acquire the former campus of... Read More → City leaders call plans for US Coast Guard training center at former Birmingham-Southern campus ‘transformative’

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The City of Birmingham announces conversion of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South to two-way traffic in Five Points South

February 26, 2026| News, Traffic|

The City of Birmingham’s Department of Transportation plans to convert Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard... Read More → The City of Birmingham announces conversion of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South to two-way traffic in Five Points South

Four male chefs in matching grey aprons standing side-by-side in a commercial kitchen, proudly holding up plates of food including a burger and fried chicken. One chef is holding a young toddler.

Meet Hassan Gooden, the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham

February 19, 2026| Leisure|

Hassan Gooden takes one bite of his three-layer seafood lasagna and jumps up and down like he's struck... Read More → Meet Hassan Gooden, the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham

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The City of Birmingham ignites Western Corridor transformation with $2 million SEEDS Act Grant   

February 13, 2026| News|

The City of Birmingham has received a $2 million grant from the State of Alabama to begin transforming its... Read More → The City of Birmingham ignites Western Corridor transformation with $2 million SEEDS Act Grant   

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Eric Bennett says the Magic City culinary scene is finally getting its due — Meet Bham’s James Beard nominees

February 6, 2026| Leisure, News|

This year, Birmingham’s restaurants garnered an impressive five James Beard Award nominations. Bham Now is... Read More → Eric Bennett says the Magic City culinary scene is finally getting its due — Meet Bham’s James Beard nominees

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The City of Birmingham, in collaboration with Jones Valley Teaching Farm, awards $100,000 to local urban farmers

February 5, 2026| News|

Jones Valley Teaching Farm and the City of Birmingham today announced 10 recipients of the Urban Farmer Grant... Read More → The City of Birmingham, in collaboration with Jones Valley Teaching Farm, awards $100,000 to local urban farmers

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Birmingham Named a Top 15 Dining Destination Worldwide by Eater.com

February 2, 2026| Leisure, News|

Global recognition of Greater Birmingham’s culinary scene continues – most recently from Eater, a digital... Read More → Birmingham Named a Top 15 Dining Destination Worldwide by Eater.com

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Birmingham approves $2M loan for mixed-use development at old education center

January 27, 2026| News|

The Birmingham City Council approved a $2 million loan agreement with a developer to transform the old... Read More → Birmingham approves $2M loan for mixed-use development at old education center

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Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Award

January 22, 2026| Leisure|

Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs have been named as semifinalists for a James Beard Award, the Oscars for... Read More → Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Award

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