We’re starting to get a clearer picture of the candidates for mayor (well, we hope that we are). Are we getting a clearer picture of what the issues really are in this year’s race and for the city’s future? We’ll start our editorial series over at my Birmingham tomorrow to take a closer look.
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Posted in 35203, Alabama, Birmingham, Citywide, Election '07
August 20
1924: Stuffy Stewart stole five bases against the Arkansas Travelers in a game at Rickwood Field, setting a Birmingham Barons team record that still stands.
August 21
1951: Pulitzer Prize-winning Birmingham News editorial writer Ron Casey was born in Midfield
Courtesy of Bhamwiki
Posted in A look back, Alabama, Birmingham, Media, Sports
Many may be aware of the fact that Dunkin Brands, the company that has already announced a return of the donut & coffee chain Dunkin Donuts to the Magic City region, also owns Baskin Robbins. The company has also done a great job of pairing the two chains with each other throughout the country.
So one would think it was only a matter of time before we saw this announcement come from the Massachusetts-based company earlier today. If you follow the suggested logic in this Birmingham Business Journal report, could we see one more announcement before too long? We’ll see… In the meantime, you can always try your hand at being a franchisee; the open house is next Tuesday.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Business, Regionwide
Considering that it celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this month, Lou’s Pub and Package Store already gets their fair share of complements. It can also say that it’s received what many consider one of the greatest compliments possible – imitation, though we’re not quite sure how this story in New York’s Red Hook neighborhood will end.
At first glance you’d think it was what some consider typical New York – small business owner is being forced out by the big bad landlord and the neighborhood is suffering because of it. But this story that ran last week in The New York Times suggests that its not necessarily the case. LeNell Smothers’ latest situation has made her (and others) aware that sometimes the rough streets of the Big Apple may just be willing to welcome someone from The Magic City with open arms (along with a cool liquor store). Now she’s just got to figure out where her business will be next after her lease expires next summer after five years…
BTW, it was Mental Floss’ own Neely Harris (her bio is third from the top) who got to write the piece honoring LeNell’s inspiration as one of Esquire’s Best Bars in America for 2007. Go check out the list of all of the local bars that made it this year (and find out how to keep voting for them) over on Timetable.
Posted in 35205, Alabama, Birmingham
Taking advantage of the recent heatwave that has captured the attention (and air conditioners) of Birmingham and the state of Alabama, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) is joining forces with the Coca Cola Bottling Company to open the doors of the interantionally recognized (and newest Smithsonian affiliate) to the public free of charge this Saturday & Sunday (8.18 & 8.19).
Visitors to the facility will receive a free bottle of water as they enter. Check out BCRI’s website for more information.
Posted in 35203, Alabama, Birmingham, Events
The compact disc was first released by Phillips on this date back in 1982; what was your first CD?
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Magic City Question
Admittedly, the drive from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa is quite short compared to others that may choose to write about The Magic City. But this mention of the site of our launch party, Avondale’s Bottletree Cafe, in The Tuscaloosa News should definitely interest some Alabama students and T-town residents to make the short trek up and explore an up and coming community.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, music, Travelogue
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