Tag: ensley
21-Year-Old Helps Build House Where He Becomes A First-Generation Homeowner
By Nicole S. Daniel
The Birmingham Times
On Thursday, Torrey Washington, 21, a BuildUP Community School graduate, became the school’s first homeowner. Even more impressive, Washington...
USTA Provides Funds for Resurfacing at Birmingham Tennis Courts
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
The seeds for the continued growth of tennis in Birmingham could take root on soon-to-be resurfaced courts, thanks...
The New Clothing Line That Tailors to Ensley’s Strengths
Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
When Art Franklin held a Purple Carpet launch event for his signature clothing line—the Art Franklin Collection—in late November,...
Demolition of Ensley High School Property Begins; 244 Homes On The...
birminghamal.gov
The start of demolition at the former Ensley High School property marks the next significant step in plans to develop a 244-home mixed-used neighborhood...
Demolition of Banks High School in E. Birmingham latest in revitalization...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Willie Wooten has lived in East Birmingham for 10 years. The president of the South East Lake Neighborhood association, was...
Residents reflect on former Ramsay McCormack building in Ensley; look ahead
Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
George McCall remembers when the Ramsay McCormack Building in downtown Ensley was teaming with activity and on Saturday was...
Charity Davis: Vanderbilt U-bound Senior Makes Ensley Proud
By Joseph Goodman
AL.com/The Birmingham News
Charity Davis grew up in the suburbs of Birmingham, and then moved to Ensley for high school.
By choice.
She is now...
Historic Ramsay-McCormack building will be demolished and redeveloped
The Birmingham Times
The Ramsay McCormack Building in downtown Ensley will be demolished and replaced with a four-story, 30,000 square feet structure.
The City of Birmingham...
City Council approves funds to redevelop historic Ramsay-McCormack Building
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement between the city and Ensley District Developers, LLC to redevelop the...
Party With A Purpose Draws Thousands for Day of Empowerment
By Cody Owens
birminghamal.gov
Over 100 motorcycles converged on Ensley Park on Saturday for the 13th annual Party With a Purpose hosted by Councilor Steven Hoyt.
This...