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On the agenda: A new historic district

03.13.2012 by André Natta · No Comments

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Today’s Birmingham City Council agenda includes potentially creating another local historic district in Birmingham, setting the date for a public hearing on a proposed public smoking ban and a few blank spots. Actually, a lot of blank spots… Continue reading

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Ignite Birmingham looks for submissions for April 4 edition

03.12.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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If you had 5 minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Well, the folks organizing the seventh installment of Ignite Birmingham are waiting to give you an opportunity to find out… Continue reading

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We’re about to turn 5, so it’s time for more pie!

03.12.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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Yes, it’s a cheesy headline, but considering it’s a 100+ year old train station wearing a party hat, we think we’re entitled to a little fun every once in a while. Birmingham’s hub turns five on March 14 and we’d like you to help us celebrate at Good People Brewing Company with – what else, pie! Continue reading

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“Showplace of the South” center of the political world tonight

03.12.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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Birmingham, AL becomes the center of the GOP presidential candidate universe – well at least for a couple of candidates – on March 12 as a GOP presidential candidate forum is held at the historic Alabama Theatre. Continue reading

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Another one gets (forced) off the BJCTA bus

02.29.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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We’re not sure what’s worse – the fact that we were already researching the names of previous executive directors for metro Birmingham’s beleaguered transit authority for a couple of weeks now or the fact that even incomplete it’s a long list. So, where are some of them now? Continue reading

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Saf-T-Net premium service now free for Alabama residents

02.22.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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The state is now the recipient of a gift courtesy of a Huntsville-based technology firm. Baron Services announced during a 1 p.m. news conference that it would be making its premium Saf-T-Net weather alert system available to all Alabama residents for free. Continue reading

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PNC Bank signs set to appear in Birmingham on March 2

02.22.2012 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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There’s a new logo that we’ll have to get used to seeing in “the Pittsburgh of the South” effective March 5. PNC Bank’s addition to the Birmingham, AL financial scene is the latest of several changes over the last 7+ years, but their arrival could be ideal as it relates to how the region current focus on sustainable development. Continue reading

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