Tag: birmingham
Birmingham takes action on gun violence against children, sets up $125K...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, joined by nearly two dozen faith leaders, on Tuesday announced a $125,000 fund to help...
10 essential Birmingham restaurants
By Amber Sutton
Whatever you're craving, Birmingham has a restaurant you need to try. (contributed)
When it comes to finding a noteworthy spot to grab some...
COVID-19 Vaccinations Available on Wed. at Huffman High
bhm.k12.al.us
Birmingham City Schools and Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) will offer COVID-19 vaccinations at Huffman High School on Wednesday, June 9, from 9 a.m....
Birmingham’s Mayors Reflect on City’s 150th Anniversary
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
One in an occasional series about Birmingham’s 150th anniversary
From a very rough beginning 150 years ago, Birmingham smoothed out and...
Timeline of Birmingham’s 150-Year History
The Birmingham Times
1871 –City of Birmingham founded; now the state’s most populous city, Birmingham was founded at the crossing of two rail lines near...
The Art of Weekend Wanderings in Birmingham, AL (Photos)
By Clay Ousley
REV Project Coordinator
When it’s a sunny day in Birmingham, I try to find a few free hours and just walk out my door. Walking around the city gives you time to...
5 of Birmingham’s Oldest Businesses as City Approaches 150th Birthday
By Claire Hancock
Bham Now
Founded on June 1, 1871, the City of Birmingham celebrates its 150th birthday this year. In honor of that historic milestone,...
‘Stop The Madness’: Activists Respond to Gun Violence in Jeffco
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Apostle Wanda Stephen knows the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence.
Stephen, pastor of Jesus Real International Ministry,...
COVID-19 And Birmingham: One Year Later
By Erica Wright and Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
(First of two parts)
One year ago this month, the world changed. March 2021 observes an anniversary that...
10 Birmingham businesses report $663M in spending with minority vendors
birminghambusinessalliance.com
Responding to a challenge issued last year by Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, 10 Birmingham companies and institutions on Friday released a report that discloses...