Well, you may not think so yet (and you probably may not think so after reading my commentary about it today), but there are some joys to having reliable mass transit. Perhaps the better question to ask today is , “Are you ready to ride?“
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my Birmingham: The joys of transit
Posted in Birmingham, Magic City Question, My Birmingham, Transit
my Birmingham: A change in perspective
Just a chance to wonder aloud if a change in perspective is in order, especially when you consider the public hearing that’s set to take place this evening at Boutwell. That essay’s over on my Birmingham. You could also take part in today’s Magic City Question with regards to tonight’s meeting…
You know you want to…
Posted in Birmingham, Commentary, Magic City Question, My Birmingham
Today’s editorial: warm and fuzzy but for how long…
The image at the Birmingham Museum of Art on Saturday was heartwarming and gave hope for the future of the facility – it’s the announced plans for a proposed expansion that made me think about just what it all meant over on my Birmingham…
Posted in Art, Birmingham, Commentary, My Birmingham
This laptop’s generating a lot of talk
An image of the XO Laptop.
The XO laptop is serving as a focal point of what is a larger issue for our local educational system. While not necessarily offering answers, I felt like wondering aloud over on my Birmingham, hoping you may share your opinions over there as well.
Come Monday, you’ll get a chance to share your opinion on a more consistent basis as we reintroduce the Magic City Question. Stay tuned…
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Commentary, Education, My Birmingham
Hoover investigation report released
The full report (in PDF format) on the investigation into the Hoover City Schools system has been posted online to be downloaded and reviewed. Copies are also available at the city’s libraries.
We decided to take a look at one of the nuances of the case over on my Birmingham – the use of the bully pulpit by Hoover mayor Tony Petelos to get the report released and just how it may be used by mayor-elect Larry Langford as he prepares to assume the office here in the Magic City next month.
Posted in Alabama, Commentary, Education, Hoover, My Birmingham
Election ’07: Our stationmaster’s thoughts on the election
We figured some of you were waiting to hear what our managing editor thought about last night and what it may mean.
Well, here it is.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Citywide, Commentary, Election '07, My Birmingham, politics
Let’s look at the people, they are the city
I teased in this week’s newsletter about the beginning of a new series over on my Birmingham that focuses on this classic sign and the words written over the doors of the Birmingham City Council chambers – The People are The City.
Click here to read my reasons for introducing this unique way to spotlight individuals in The Magic City.
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