To better serve Birmingham residents, Public Works has issued a new bulk trash, boxes, furniture, brush and limbs pick-up schedule for January 2020. The garbage pick-up schedule WILL NOT CHANGE. […]
Have you tried Birmingham On-Demand, powered by Via?
The city’s new on-demand public transit network launched earlier this month to provide affordable, shared ride service for residents and commuters in Birmingham. The six-month pilot program focuses on increasing and […]
The Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity Announces Winners of BOLD
The Woodfin administration’s Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO) has identified additional recipients for the second year of funding through the Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) program. Nearly […]
City of Birmingham will close Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays
All City of Birmingham offices, except for police, fire and 911, will be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1. Also, Municipal Court will have the following holiday hours: […]
‘I never felt like quitting’: 80-year-old Donzella Washington becomes Alabama A&M University’s oldest graduate
By Chanda Temple In early December 2019, Donzella Washington made history at Alabama A&M University by becoming the oldest person to graduate from the school. At 80 years old, she […]
Community Safe Rooms Opened for Tornado Watch on December 16
Due to the current tornado watch, which includes Birmingham and Jefferson County, the city has opened four community safe rooms. Sandusky: Jimmie Hudson Park, 305 Pratt Highway – Birmingham, AL 35214 […]
The Brown Sugar Nutcracker blends elements of Kwanzaa and Christmas for passionate performances
By Chanda Temple Birmingham native Ursula Smith has done it again. Last year, her one-show performance of The Brown Sugar Nutcracker sold out, attracting people from across the Southeast. She […]