We’re about to turn on the archives, but we’d like to officially announce that the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama was selected by the majority of the 381 people that took the time to vote last week to be the beneficiary of this year’s Happy Hour for a Cause event at The Bottletree. We’d like to thank everyone that voted and hope that you’ll stay tuned to The Terminal as more details about the fund raiser/launch party on August 29 is available.
Category Archives: Birmingham
Launch party update: Congrats to Ronald McDonald House
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Take a moment, The Terminal, update
We warned you; now you’re on your own
It’s no secret that more state toopers will be on local highways starting today through Friday so if you get a ticket, it’s your own fault. Everybody’s already tried to warn you:
The Alabama Department of Public Safety is calling the statewide blitz “Take Back Our Highways” and is putting ALL its man/woman power on the road, even the desk jockeys. In a press release, DPS Director Col. J. Christopher Murphy said the increase in Alabama traffic deaths – at their highest level since 1973 – prompted the initiative.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Regionwide, traffic
2007 Drought: What’s up at the zoo?
So it’s still hot… and it’s not going away anytime soon, with today’s high reaching 103°. We know how we’re fairing in the heat, but how about the residents at one of the state’s busiest tourist destinations.
The folks at Fox 6 decided over the weekend let us know how the gang at the Birmingham Zoo was beating this insane heat recently, complete with video. We’d just love to have access to that pool right now.
Posted in 2007 Drought, 35223, Alabama, Birmingham, environmental
Three Parks: Red Mountain next steps discussed
Yesterday afternoon the Red Mountain Park Commission met at Vulcan Park receive the final draft master plan from representatives from WRT. Among action items taken by the commission, the group unanimously agreed to move forward and begin a search for the park’s first ever executive director. When the discussion shifted to the closing on the property, officials said they were hopeful that it would take place before the end of the month.
The commission also agreed to conduct a one-day workshop with WRT to determine the steps necessary to complete the final master plan for what will be one of the largest parks in the region.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Citywide, Parks
Take a Moment: ONE Birthdays
The ONE Campaign is seen as quite formidable here in Birmingham, Alabama. Elaine VanCleave, the head of our local effort, just submitted this post to the ONE blog this morning, talking about a different twist on holding an informational session on the organization – the ONE birthday party. Check it out.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Take a moment
Election ’07: And now there are six
And it’s not the one you were expecting. The Birmingham News reports that Barry Taylor announced his intention to run for mayor yesterday afternoon. Taylor is works for the city as an inspector and joins what promises to be a packed house. There are now as few as one and as many as three more people considering declaring their candidacy, joining the others that already officially declared their candidacy.
You can still submit your questions for all of the candidates for our upcoming series by clicking here (they will also be possibly used for the candidates forum scheduled for September 18.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Citywide, Election '07
Travelogue: Seattle chimes in on “elevated 280” letter
Late last night, Metroblogging Seattle’s Dylan Wilbanks decided to post his comments about this letter published in yesterday’s Birmingham News (scroll down, it’s the last one) about the proposed elevated highway solution along U.S. 280. He’s currently in town to care for family and applauds alternative solutions to the traffic crunch along our region’s busiest road, but he does take some time to point out exactly what’s going on with regards to their effort over in America’s Emerald City. While he’s collecting opinions over on the West Coast, we’d love to hear what you think…
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Travelogue
