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The Greater Birmingham Humane Society suspends animal control intake, canine adoptions due to canine virus

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – August 13, 2024 – The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) has identified confirmed cases of the Canine Pneumovirus (CnPnV) in dogs at the Jefferson County Animal Care […]

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The City of Birmingham encourages businesses to enroll in new business tax and license system

Birmingham, AL – As the City of Birmingham continues to strengthen its systems of engagement with local businesses, the Tax and License Division is introducing a new, more user-friendly online […]

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The City of Birmingham is offering free recycling carts for residents

Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham is launching the second phase of its new recycling cart program. Beginning Friday, August 9, residents can register to receive one of 5,100 new […]

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The City of Birmingham announces funding program and will host information session  

Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, the City of Birmingham will seek proposals for its 2025-2026 Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) funding program. Established in 2018, BOLD provides financial support to […]

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City of Birmingham Awarded $20 Million “Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program” Grant 

The City of Birmingham has been awarded a $20 million “Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The award will go […]

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The City of Birmingham announced a multi-agency partnership to improve public safety 

Historically, crime sees an uptick in Birmingham during the summer months. In an effort to help quell this issue, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond put out a national call in […]

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The City of Birmingham celebrates the 100-year legacies of three local Black Greek-letter organizations 

The City of Birmingham is honoring the collective centennial anniversaries of three Black Greek-letter organizations. Three Legacies, One Century is a special photo exhibition of the histories of three groups […]

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