BIRMINGHAM, AL — The City of Birmingham’s Real Time Crime Center was recently awarded $4.5 million as part of the federal government’s 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The U.S. House and […]
Birmingham ex-offender works to redeem himself and others
By Marie Sutton Living on welfare and with little else, 11-year-old Ronald McKeithen only really wanted one thing: for his mother to stay home. A single parent raising four kids […]
City offices closed for Memorial Day, May 27
Birmingham, AL — The City of Birmingham offices—with the exception of police, fire and 911—will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Those with a […]
Messer Airport Highway Underpass re-opened today
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The City of Birmingham has taken remedial action to minimize the flooding at the Messer Airport Highway Railroad Underpass, and the road has now reopened. The path […]
City of Birmingham proposes $24.5 million federal investment in economic opportunity and workforce development grant program
The City of Birmingham has submitted the next phase of an application for a highly-competitive federal investment grant. Led by the Department of Innovation & Economic Opportunity, the $24.5 million […]
Eastern Area Landfill Drop Off Times
The public may drop off trash items to the Eastern Area Landfill, located at 307 96th St. North, on Mondays through Fridays, from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from […]
Mayor Woodfin’s Budget Proposal Prioritizes Neighborhood Revitalization, Youth and Public Transportation
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget proposal continues to prioritize neighborhood revitalization, investments in youth, and public transportation. The Woodfin administration presented the $554 […]
The City of Birmingham removes parking minimums to make the city more walkable, bikeable, and transit accessible
The City of Birmingham today passed a landmark parking reform that makes it the first major city in the Deep South to remove parking space minimums citywide. Under the Right […]
City of Birmingham Encourages Self-Care During Mental Health Awareness Day on May 17
Birmingham, AL – In July 2024, the City of Birmingham will join community partners to present Mental Health Awareness Day in Linn Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will […]
City of Birmingham Sues Owners of 3rd Avenue Shell and Adjacent Property Over Continued Illegal and Violent Activity
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The City of Birmingham’s Office of the City Attorney is suing the owners and operators of properties located at 800 and 814 3rd Avenue West due to […]
