The Birmingham Police Department has partnered with Birmingham Park and Rec to offer free self-defense classes for anyone 18 and older. The classes started in February and will be offered […]
2020 StrongHer initiative continues to recognize city’s unsung women heroes
By Chanda Temple For the second year, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin will recognize unsung “sheroes’’ in Birmingham through the city’s StrongHer initiative. Launched in March 2019, the goal of […]
Public Works announces new bulk trash pick-up schedule for March 2020
To better serve Birmingham residents, Public Works has issued a new bulk trash, boxes, furniture, brush and limbs pick-up schedule for March 2020. The garbage pick-up schedule WILL NOT CHANGE. […]
Ed Farm launches in Birmingham, infusing innovation and creativity into teaching and learning
BIRMINGHAM (Feb. 27, 2020) — Education Farm (Ed Farm) – a ground-breaking education initiative focused on innovative learning strategies – was launched today in Birmingham. Showcasing three signature programs at […]
City of Birmingham to modernize on-street parking with pay by app
Motorists will soon be able to pay for on-street parking in Birmingham with a free app. The Birmingham City Council gave final approval to amend the city’s parking ordinance and […]
Three corporate entities commit $1 million each to the Birmingham Promise
Birmingham, Alabama (Feb. 25, 2020) – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin joined today with the Alabama Power Foundation, Altec\Styslinger Foundation, and Regions to announce a commitment totaling $3 million to the […]
Volunteers to help Birmingham students complete financial aid and Birmingham Promise applications on Feb. 21
Birmingham, Alabama (Feb. 20, 2020) – Volunteers and members of the Mayor’s Office of the Division of Youth Services will visit Birmingham City Schools’ seven high schools on Friday, Feb. 21 to help […]
Birmingham in talks to bring the Morehouse Tuskegee Classic to the city
Birmingham, Alabama – The City of Birmingham is involved in very productive talks to move the Morehouse Tuskegee Football Classic to Birmingham. “I am very proud of the relationship Birmingham has established […]
North Precinct crime prevention officer finds new life, new wife in Birmingham
By Chanda Temple Hurricane Katrina may have destroyed life as Dwayne Thompson knew it in New Orleans in 2005, but a move to Birmingham gave him a new start he […]
Birmingham Talks expands
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Birmingham Talks, a free early childhood program that aims to increase interactive talk with children to foster early brain development, looks to provide services to other Alabama […]
