What is the future of journalism? It’s a question everyone wants to ask and answer – most times without asking the folks who are affected the most. All of them… Continue reading →

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We’ve remained quiet about what’s been going on at The Birmingham News – though it doesn’t mean that our community has been that way. We stumbled across some comments made by Scott Schablow earlier today that we felt needed to be shared with a wider audience. Continue reading →

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This morning’s vote to shut down Cooper Green Mercy Hospital’s inpatient and emergency services by the Jefferson County Commission doesn’t leave a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. It’s probably because we still have no idea about what kind of plan will be put in place to deal with the consequences. Continue reading →

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Signing on to support the effort underway to craft a comprehensive plan for the city of Birmingham, AL in advance of 2013 is one thing; making sure it’s adopted without political grandstanding by representatives who know what’s in it is another… Continue reading →

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There’s been a lot of talk in Birmingham recently about whether what’s being considered as part of the new food truck ordinance is fair. It’ll probably help to take a look at how other cities have been handling the phenomenon – and realize we can watch how two cities handle it this week. Continue reading →

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You’ve probably heard WBHM education reporter Dan Carsen while enjoying one of those NPR driveway moments. Now, you get a chance to both hear and see him in the latest installment of our “It’s Nice to Have You in Birmingham” video series. Continue reading →

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We trust our elected officials to make wise decisions based on the facts at hand – and not to give us reason to doubt their judgment. A recent vote taken by BIrmingham’s City Council – influenced by its president – has many beginning to wonder if that’s possible right now. Continue reading →

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