Tag: Mayor Randall Woodfin
Birmingham passes mandatory ‘shelter in place order.’ Here’s why.
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to require a shelter-in-place order until midnight on April 3 during the COVID-19 public...
City of Birmingham responds to COVID-19 with $4M in emergency funds
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s request to provide $4 million to fund police, fire,...
Mayor Woodfin Announces Plan to Pardon Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession
birminghamal.gov
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin on Monday announced an initiative that will allow individuals previously convicted of unlawful possession of marijuana to apply for a...
Mayor Woodfin: New Stadium To Level Playing Field With Other Cities
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
When it came to building a new stadium in the city the proposition for Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was simple:...
Birmingham to launch on-demand shared ride service
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council unanimously voted to invest $250,000 to launch a new on-demand shared ride service that...
Birmingham Promise Education program exceeded expectations, city officials say
By Erica Wight
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham Promise Initiative, launched this summer to build pathways into quality jobs for Birmingham City School (BCS) students, came...
4-year-old Birmingham girl shot; suspect in custody, police say
Times staff report
A suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a 4-year-old girl Sunday night in Marks Village, police...
Birmingham’s Inaugural Freedom Fest Entertains and Empowers
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
The City of Birmingham’s inaugural Freedom Fest on Saturday drew thousands of people for a day long series of entertainment...
Birmingham’s Celebration of Culture, Unity and Empowerment
The Birmingham Times
On Saturday, July 27, the Magic City will welcome Birmingham Freedom Fest — a new music and empowerment festival held in the...
Schedule of Events for Birmingham Freedom Fest on Saturday
freedomfestbhm.com
Birmingham Freedom Fest provides attendees with thought-provoking discussions, workshops and forums that will shine a light on issues of equality and civic engagement. These...