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A home away from home moves into a new one

06.28.2007 by André Natta · 2 Comments

New rmhca

Our image of the new Ronald McDonald House is not nearly as cool as the image shown at this morning’s ONB Breakfast Briefing. It was taken about two months ago while the building was under construction. Yesterday it began service … Continue reading

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Midtown’s happening

06.28.2007 by André Natta · 2 Comments

Simon explaining Hyatt Place

The development of Birmingham’s midtown district was the focus of today’s ONB Breakfast Briefing. Today’s meeting focused on several new developments in the area, including the new Hyatt Place property to be located on the former Williams Cadillac site along … Continue reading

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Joyrides and cats on leashes

06.28.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

While many people are focusing on Lipscomb’s mayor using an impounded vehicle as his own (for city purposes of course), the more interesting story comes out of Pleasant Grove. There they voted to add cats to the city’s leash law. … Continue reading

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5% of Whole Foods purchases today benefit local program

06.27.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Jones Valley Urban Farm

If you have to make a stop to pick up a couple of items at the grocery today, consider making the trip out to Whole Foods to do it. The Austin-TX based grocer selects a non-profit organization in each community … Continue reading

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Red Cross announces emergency appeal

06.27.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

The American Red Cross Alabama and Central Gulf Coast region announced an emergency appeal period on Monday according to The Enterprise Ledger. The appeal period will be in effect until the region’s blood inventory reaches a safe level. According to … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Massive Rummage Sale, Bottletree Cafe

06.26.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Sift through vintage furniture, books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, vintage clothes, art and antiques while checking out one of the hippest places in Birmingham. The Bottletree is hosting its second annual rummage sale today. So unless it’s pouring rain, you need … Continue reading

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Ferrol Sams, The Alabama Booksmith

06.26.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments

He is considered one of the best living Southern authors and tonight, we’ll have the privilege of having him in metro Birmingham. Dr. Sams will be making an appearance at The Alabama Booksmith, where he will be reading from his … Continue reading

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