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UPDATED: End may be near for former Social Grill location

03.28.2013 by André Natta · No Comments

While it appeared as though Jeremy Erdreich’s prediction in fall 2011 could be coming true, there’s a fence is up, the machinery is in place… and there’s now a Cadence Bank coming soon sign on the corner. The 723 parking spaces are still two blocks away too… Continue reading →

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School Board 101 in session beginning March 23

03.22.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

The Birmingham Business Alliance and the Birmingham Education Foundation are partnering to offer training for current and potential leaders in the effort to improve education in and around metro Birmingham. It’s hoped it won’t just be them who consider attending. Continue reading →

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Time to meet about I-20/59 again

03.20.2013 by André Natta · 2 Comments

A public involvement meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2013 to discuss the current status of the bridge replacement along I-20/59 between I-65 and 31st St. N. We’re looking forward to hearing about the rerouting of traffic ourselves… Continue reading →

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How many Birmingham neighborhoods do you know?

02.21.2013 by André Natta · 1 Comment

There’s been a lot of talk about place recently in Birmingham, AL – particularly matching perception with reality. A better understanding of the city & the location of its neighborhoods may help change some of those beliefs. Someone seems to be tackling that already. Continue reading →

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Ann Durr Lyon: 1927-2013

02.11.2013 by André Natta · 1 Comment

We learned this morning via a Facebook status update by Julian Bond of the passing of Ann Durr Lyon last week in Harrisburg, PA. She was 85. The Birmingham, AL native was one of four daughters of noted civil rights … Continue reading →

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What is Virtual Alabama?

02.5.2013 by André Natta · 2 Comments

Virtual Alabama is a powerful tool in the state department of homeland security’s arsenal. It was the first concept of its kind in the United States built on Google Earth’s enterprise solution. Tonight, school officials will learn more about the program & how it may help craft a safety system. But what is it anyway? Continue reading →

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Looks like we’re getting new buses

02.4.2013 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Folks who hear about buses exploding into flames here in Birmingham would think it only happens here; it doesn’t. They’d also assume the BJCTA isn’t thinking about ordering new buses; they are. We may want to wait a while before we pass judgment on the agency’s future. Continue reading →

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