The inclusion of Birmingham on a list of top U.S. downtowns for 2014 is pretty big – especially when you consider it’s the fourth time the city has appeared on a list curated by the website focused on what makes cities livable. It just means more folks checking us out… Continue reading
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Birmingham made its fourth Livability top 10 list. This time, it’s for downtown
03.17.2014 by André Natta · No Comments
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Brum City Council in England plugs wedding fair in our Magic City
03.17.2014 by André Natta · 0 Comments
It’s been several years, so we were more than due for another goof-up by the City Council of England’s second city mistaking our Birmingham for their own. This time though, at least they were helping us promote an event. Continue reading →
“The Sign” now apparently has an online voice on Twitter
03.14.2014 by André Natta · 0 Comments
The advertisement covering a historic electronic sign in downtown Birmingham seems to have decided it needs to be telling its own story by speaking for itself – on Twitter. Then there’s the fact the Barons are the only White Sox affiliate without a Pepsi sponsorship… Continue reading →
The countdown to a new transit center has started
03.7.2014 by André Natta · 0 Comments
Today they broke ground on Birmingham’s new $30 million intermodal transit facility. The first step is to construct a temporary station, followed by demolition of the current facility and construction. Continue reading →
Investigative journalism initiative announced last week, initial focus this week
03.7.2014 by André Natta · 0 Comments
We seem to have a clearer picture of the types of subjects a new initiative between the Alabama Media Group and the Center for Investigative Reporting will focus its efforts. Its latest focus – state prisons. Continue reading →
Sherri Ross Walters named a runner-up for 92Y Genius competition
03.6.2014 by André Natta · 2 Comments
Birmingham’s Sherri Ross Walters has her eyes set on doing something to help get much needed information out to the homeless community. This week, her efforts caught the attention of New York’s 92nd Street Y – and their start-up competition. Continue reading →
Where are you going to watch TEDxBirmingham?
02.28.2014 by André Natta · 1 Comment
Birmingham will be hosting its third edition of the popular community-organized events aimed at providing a local TED-like experience this Saturday. If you don’t have a ticket, you can either watch it at home or find your way to one of the viewing parties taking place throughout the Magic City. Continue reading →