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No more digging for change while visiting the courthouse

01.5.2012 by André Natta · No Comments

Pay and display meter on Park Place in downtown Birmingham.

The long-term outlook for the county provides the perfect testing opportunity to see if Birmingham, AL is ready for pay and display meters. A recent ruling associated with the county’s bankruptcy filing means we’ll get a good sample pool for some time to come. Continue reading

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The Radio Carousel: Rock 99.5 is no more; enter The Vibe

01.5.2012 by André Natta · 2 Comments

995 vibe splash image

Format changes in local radio are inevitable – and Birmingham is probably about to go through another round of them. The first station to see a change, WZRR, will now play Top 40. Hey, we can always stream though, can’t we? Continue reading

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“Vote ‘ham” (and thanks, again)

12.30.2011 by André Natta · 0 Comments

vote for the ham

It’s time to help Birmingham, AL be called “The South’s Tastiest Town” – and a chance to say thank you to those who’ve supported this site for so long. Continue reading

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Random Shots: The sign goes up at Avondale Park

12.20.2011 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Avondale Park sign goes up

Folks who live over on Birmingham’s east side who drive along the edge of Avondale Park will have one more reason to slow down and take notice – with one more reason still slated to arrive soon… Continue reading

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Why did you miss Rock Center last night?

12.20.2011 by André Natta · 1 Comment

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December 19 saw a couple of Birmingham’s local treasures make a brief appearance on a certain national news magazine program. Oh yeah, Christopher Davis was there too. We kid, we kid… Continue reading

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Travelogue: Kyle shares photos from her Moveable Type visit

12.20.2011 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Moveable Type visits Birmingham. acnatta/Flickr

The mobile letterpress shop – and Kickstarter success story – known as Moveable Type made a stop in Birmingham, AL back on December 1. Kyle’s finally gotten a moment to share photos from that visit and one she made in Huntsville the following day. Continue reading

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On the agenda: relief and aggravation

12.20.2011 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Official flag of the City of Birmingham

The Birmingham City Council meeting for December 20, 2011 will be focused less on the agenda and more on the issue of communication between the mayor and the City Council. Continue reading

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