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La Paree’s coming down

02.18.2008 by André Natta · 11 Comments

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André Natta/Flickr This longtime downtown Birmingham sign will soon be going away. Harbert Realty Services announced this morning that they will be demolishing the former La Paree restaurant, located at 2013 5th Avenue North, to allow for more space in … Continue reading

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A look back: February 18

02.18.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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1978: Llandovacaste birminghamensis was honored with a special commemorative postmark. (We’re sure you want to click and find out what it is…) Courtesy:

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Empowerment Through Collective Philanthropy, Innovation Depot

02.17.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

The first networking event of the year for the Birmingham Urban League Young Professionals, a volunteer auxiliary of the Birmingham Urban League, consisting of males and females, ages 21-40. This event will kick off the 2008 A.G. Gaston Conference. (FYI … Continue reading

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Saving our Water, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

02.17.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Saving our Water offers business leaders, government officials, planners, developers, builders, architects, building owners and interested citizens an excellent opportunity to explore the expanding water needs of the Birmingham region and how to sensibly meet these needs through planning for … Continue reading

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First Annual Clover Crawl, downtown Homewood

02.17.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

This event will also serve as the open house for the new Green Resource Center for Alabama. Participating restaurants and merchants in downtown Homewood will provide great specials and discounts on food, drink and “green” products as they and the … Continue reading

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Annual Photo Flea Market, Shades Valley Camera Club

02.17.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Buy, sell or trade photographic equipment and at the annual photo flea market sale, held after the monthly meeting of the Shades Valley Camera Club. Bring your check book, equipment for sell/trade, and a shopping list of items you specifically … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Parliament House Hotel imploded this morning

02.17.2008 by André Natta · 5 Comments

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Bob Farley/f8photo At about 7:15 a.m. this morning, the Parliament House Hotel was imploded on Birmingham’s Southside. We’ll have images up from the event as soon as they become available. Click on the image above to view our photo gallery … Continue reading

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