Hands on Birmingham is still looking for volunteers to help with this Saturday’s Project Homeless Connect at Boutwell Auditorium. From their website: “On Saturday, April 5, approximately 500 volunteers, public servants, non-profit agencies, faith-based organizations and citizens will assemble under … Continue reading →

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Bob Farley/f8Photo Workers remove old cobblestones along Powell Avenue in preparations for the construction of the Railroad Reservation Park. The park is scheduled to take about a year to complete. The stones will be stored and used in the park. … Continue reading →

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1920: Actress Mary Anderson was born in Birmingham. Courtesy:

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The local United Nations Association chapter at Birmingham-Southern College is holding its annual fundraiser Wednesday to benefit the United Nations’ Adopt-A-Minefield campaign. The program assists countries across the globe in the elimination of mines intended for military purposes which instead … Continue reading →

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The Community Foundation’s annual meeting will be held Thursday at B&A Warehouse, 1531 First Ave. South. You’re invited to join the foundation in celebrating a great 2007, including the launch of three new and expanded parks in Birmingham. A reception … Continue reading →

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I came across this while looking around the Crestwood North Yahoo Group yesterday… “… Jana Harris, Ramsay [High School] graduate and a native of Birmingham, will be on Wheel of Fortune tomorrow night, April 1, 2008. I told her all … Continue reading →

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1927: Ground was broken for the Alabama Theatre. 1972: The original Tutwiler Hotel closed its doors. Courtesy:

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