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Why the star to the north matters

12.9.2010 by André Natta · 2 Comments

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Checking out the view of Birmingham’s city center from the north has suddenly got me wondering if we give it the attention that it deserves. I’m thinking it’s going to become even more important in the coming years (or at least it should be). Continue reading

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Introducing Dear Birmingham (and the beauty within)

11.19.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

You Are Beautiful, too. acnatta/Flickr.

Here’s Andre’s attempt at covering two issues with one post; his thoughts behind the You Are Beautiful tags appearing around town and an introduction to a new approach to The Terminal’s editorial section. Continue reading

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Yes, roving digital newsroom/classrooms…

11.18.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Birmingham

The Terminal has just submitted its proposal for this year’s Knight News Challenge grant as it begins to shape its future as a digital hub of information for Birmingham, AL. There are a few more initiatives coming, so it’s probably time to start talking about them. Continue reading

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INTHYIBham | Sharrif Simmons

08.20.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

The Terminal’s new video series, It’s Nice to Have You in Birmingham, begins with Sharrif Simmons. The list of activities he’s involved in include serving as a co-founder of this weekend’s inaugural Birmingham Art And Music Festival. He sat down and talked about his hopes for the future of the festival and its potential influence on his adopted home. Continue reading

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Time for our future to be seen and heard

07.16.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

hanging baskets downtown

As Birmingham, AL begins to take steps to shape its future, some of the folks that many feel will be the key to the future will have to speak up in ways that they haven’t before and engage critics and supporters alike in a conversation that may finally get the process moving in the right direction. Continue reading

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Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the City Positive

06.25.2010 by André Natta · 1 Comment

Birmingham Railroad Cut - East End. Curtis Palmer/Flickr

There are many positive things taking place here in Birmingham, AL. It’s just tough to cut through the cloud of negative opinion, though it would be safe to say that it’s not representative of the majority of people who call the Magic City and its surrounding area home. Continue reading

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Parking problem? Depends on where you have to go

06.23.2010 by André Natta · 10 Comments

Time out on parking meter

There have been several people saying that we have a parking problem in recent months. Stationmaster André Natta agrees, but it has nothing to do with the availability of spaces but with the maintenance and development of solutions for Birmingham, AL. Continue reading

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