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Curbside ordering at Five Points South Chick-Fil-A to be investigated

06.12.2013 by André Natta · No Comments

The Chick-Fil-A located on Birmingham’s Southside recently started offering “curbside ordering” as a service to customers. The city’s Design Review Committee is now looking into whether the fast food company has the legal ability to do so. Continue reading

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Effort to Cultivate Inclusion begins this Sunday afternoon

06.2.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

A group prayer will take place on the campus of Birmingham Southern College on Sunday afternoon, June 2, as part of an effort to seek greater inclusion, particularly of the LGBTQ community, in the United Methodist Church as their local annual conference convenes. Continue reading

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Organizations make their case to Council committee for inclusion in the 2014 budget

05.31.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

The Birmingham City Council held a public hearing on May 30. Fifteen organizations took the opportunity to request inclusion in the budget or additional operating funds. If you missed it, there’s an audio recording of the session. Yes, you do want to listen… Continue reading

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Statue of Linn Park’s namesake to be unveiled Wednesday

05.28.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Many will get their first look at the face of one of Birmingham’s founding fathers tomorrow when a new statue honoring Charles Linn is unveiled… in Linn Park of course. Plus, you’ll get a chance to see what other pieces have been commissioned to honor other city leaders by the local chapter of the National MS Society. Continue reading

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President’s signature formally awards “Four Little Girls” Congressional Gold Medal

05.24.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

A significant event of the 50 year commemoration of the events of 1963 took place in Washington, DC on May 24 as President Obama’s signature enables Birmingham’s “Four Little Girls” to receive one of the highest civilian honors possible. Continue reading

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Finebaum heads to Charlotte (while ESPN looks to cut costs)

05.24.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Earlier this week, Paul Finebaum did break his silence. Thursday saw him make his first appearance as a member of the ESPN family – one that’s made some cuts (though preparing to make some investments as well). Continue reading

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Design Review: a church, some patios, and Penny

05.23.2013 by André Natta · 6 Comments

Birmingham’s Design Review Committee had a fairly full agenda this week, including revised plans for a church, a lot of signage, a conceptual plan for Milo’s on Southside, and the return of Penny the Dog to the Birmingham skyline lineup. Continue reading

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