Entries from April 24th, 2009

A real groundbreaking on Southside

April 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Development

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Groundbreaking ceremonies seem to becoming quite the normal occurrence here in Birmingham, AL. Here’s a photo in advance of yesterday’s groundbreaking for CiTYViLLE BLOCK 121 on the city’s Southside.

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Ruffner Mountain to close (but only temporarily)

April 30th, 2009 · Comments Off · Parks

If you had plans to go hiking at Ruffner Mountain on Birmingham’s East Side next weekend, you may want to rethink those plans. The center is closed until June 15 for construction work.

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Facebook users beware

April 30th, 2009 · Comments Off · Online

There’s a new Facebook phishing scam that’s out there. Here’s what you need to know.

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This crowd had a familiar face (or two)

April 29th, 2009 · Comments Off · The City

So if you thought you saw Andre “3000″ Benjamin or Erykah Badu around Birmingham, Alabama sometime during the last couple of days… you were right.

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City council honor Witherspoon, Miglionico

April 28th, 2009 · Comments Off · On the agenda

This morning the Birmingham City Council unanimously approved resolutions naming two significant capital projects for two significant women in the history of the city – politically and otherwise.

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Random Shots: The city’s new wheels

April 28th, 2009 · Comments Off · environmental, The City

Larry Langford examines new Honda Civic - Alagasco

Birmingham, AL announced plans to purchase 70 natural gas fueled refuse and brush trucks, while showing off Mayor Langford’s new wheels – an environmentally friendly Honda Civic.

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Magic City social media strategies

April 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Online

Social Media Club Workshop at McWane

Social media heavyweights invade Birmingham, AL for a one-day workshop to help develop strategies. There’s a chance to meet up with them after work today!

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Five years of making a change in Birmingham

April 24th, 2009 · Comments Off · Take a moment

Treasure Arts receives Birmingham Change Fund grant

The Birmingham Change Fund celebrated five years of attempting to improve the quality of life of African Americans in greater Birmingham by awarding more than $5,500 to four area nonprofits.

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