During this morning’s Design Review Committee meeting, committee member Cheryl Morgan read a statement into the record of the minutes voicing her regret and concerns about the vote that allows for the demolition of the Birmingham News building. Morgan serves … Continue reading
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DRC member apologizes for News building vote
04.25.2007 by André Natta · 17 Comments
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Metro Bistro goes WiFi (free WiFi)
04.24.2007 by André Natta · 2 Comments
Those who visit Metro Bistro beginning this afternoon will notice a”free wifi access” sign in the window. The popular downtown bar/hang out spot has become #333 on Bhamwifi.com‘s ever-growing list of free wireless access points in the metro Birmingham area. … Continue reading
Mayor, Council agree on new bond deal
04.24.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments
The mayor and city council (or most of them) appear to have agreed on a new bond deal to pay for several city projects, including fund for the Railroad Reservation Park and the new Wal-Mart on the former Eastwood Mall … Continue reading
“It’s a Thick Book” shows at Virginia Samford on Monday
04.20.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments
Just in case you’ve missed one of the more talked about documentaries in our state, your next opportunity to view it is close (really close). The next screening of “It’s A Thick Book” in the Birmingham area is scheduled for … Continue reading
It’s not too late to go to PhotoCamp tomorrow!
04.20.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments
Professional and amateur photographers rejoice; PhotoCamp is near! The one day workshop will take place tomorrow (Saturday, April 21) at the Homewood Public Library (1721 Oxmoor Road; directions) from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. It is building off of the … Continue reading
Ex-President Clinton talks to Dems tonight
04.20.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments
If people think the Friday evening commute along Highway 280 is already too long as they approach I-459, they may just want to leave a little earlier this afternoon. Former President Bill Clinton is giving the keynote address at this … Continue reading
So what does Memphis think of Birmingham’s planned entertainment district?
04.20.2007 by André Natta · 0 Comments
The Memphis Flyer earlier this afternoon posted a blurb in their Business Buzz section that linked to our own Birmingham News. The brief discusses an article by News reporter Stan Diel filed earlier this month about Performa Entertainment Real Estate, … Continue reading