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Jefferson County Department of Health announces mandatory face covering order

Birmingham’s face covering ordinance expanded countywide effective Monday at 5 p.m. Don’t wait. Cover up now to stop the spread of COVID-19. Read the order below  

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ParkMobile partners with the City of Birmingham, Alabama, to bring smarter parking to The Magic City

Birmingham, AL – June 25, 2020 – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the United States, has partnered with the City of Birmingham, Alabama to […]

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Woodfin, business leaders: Let’s move from conversation to action

Editor’s Note: This is an op-ed from Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, cosigned by Tom Bates, Rich Bielen, Turner Burton, Kelly Caruso, Mark Crosswhite, Nancy Goedecke, Lee Styslinger, III, Mark Tarr, […]

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Mayor Woodfin shares Black Agenda Progress Report

When I was sworn in as mayor two and a half years ago, I vowed to create a City Hall that works for everyone – including the 74% Black residents […]

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Mayor’s Office notifies boards, agencies, and vendors of budget considerations due to pandemic

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has notified boards and agencies of additional considerations concerning funding due to the economic impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Birmingham – much […]

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A portion of First Avenue South will be blocked off this week for “Black Lives Matter’’ street art installation

Birmingham, Alabama – First Avenue South between 16th and 17th streets South near Railroad Park will be blocked off June 17 – 19 as “Black Lives Matter’’ is painted on the block. The […]

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The June 2020 BPD Accountability Report is now available

Birmingham, Alabama – During a recent press conference, Mayor Randall L. Woodfin joined Police Chief Patrick Smith to discuss accountability and transparency within the police department. The police department is committed to […]

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Statement concerning current misinformation about civil unrest

As a city, our main priority is to keep our residents, employees, businesses and visitors safe and updated with credible information. We have received many inquiries that the city is […]

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Clarification concerning demonstrations and vigils on public property

Statement from Mayor Randall L. Woodfin We have been in close contact with the Birmingham Police Department, the state and FBI. We are aware of credible threats against the city, […]

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Birmingham Municipal Court has reopened to the public

Birmingham Municipal Court, which was temporarily closed from mid-March to late May during the COVID-19 crisis, reopened to the public on June 1, 2020. All court sessions that were originally […]

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