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 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

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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   

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

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

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

The interior of a dimly lit, festive bar decorated with red fabric draping and illuminated wire reindeer hanging from the ceiling. Patrons mingle in groups near a gold-patterned bar counter and next to a bright pink neon sign on the left wall.

Inside PopUp Bar Bham: Drinks, Decor and Delicious Joy – By Chanda Temple

December 4, 2025| Uncategorized|

Earlier this week, a woman on Instagram challenged her followers to write a letter to God, telling Him what... Read More → Inside PopUp Bar Bham: Drinks, Decor and Delicious Joy – By Chanda Temple

Mayor Randall Woodfin speaking about Birmingham's RISE business program

Vote now for your favorite Birmingham food + drink spots

October 14, 2025| Leisure|

It may be tempting to keep your favorite restaurants, food trucks and bars all to yourself, but spotlighting... Read More → Vote now for your favorite Birmingham food + drink spots

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