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JeffCo Commission District 1 election tomorrow (& July 13)

06.21.2010 by André Natta · 1 Comment

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There’s a special election tomorrow to fill the unexpired term of former Jefferson County Commissioner (and now Birmingham, AL Mayor) William Bell. The crazy thing about this one is that we’ll be doing it again come July 13, and the results could lead to a couple more special elections. Time will tell… Continue reading

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You say you have not heard from Mayor Bell recently?

06.21.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Birmingham’s mayor has been quite active on the airwaves recently. William Bell is making sure he’s sharing his message both locally and nationally, just as the city’s prescribed deadline for finalizing a budget for 2011 fast approaches (as does some major decisions about employees and services for Birmingham, AL). Continue reading

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BBA talks to young professionals Above Birmingham

06.11.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

June 8 saw more than forty young professionals representing several of the city’s YP organizations at an event held by the Birmingham Business Alliance. Those in attendance heard BBA president Dalton Smith talk about the importance of the organization’s economic development planning process for metro Birmingham, AL. Now you can too. Continue reading

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Where are you watching World Cup matches?

06.11.2010 by André Natta · 3 Comments

The World Cup has started in South Africa. This means that you’ve got to find somewhere to watch the matches here in Birmingham. We’ve got a list of some of the venues in the city showing it. You can always add a few more to the list if you want… no, really… Continue reading

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Election Night coverage galore (elsewhere)

06.1.2010 by André Natta · 1 Comment

The results are coming in for Alabama’s statewide primary elections tonight. Locally voters in Jefferson County are also attempting to choose someone to complete the unexpired term of Birmingham, AL’s current mayor, William Bell. Citizens in metro Birmingham have several ways they can get the info – these are just a few links… Continue reading

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On the agenda: A new use for our old home

05.25.2010 by André Natta · 0 Comments

Pale Eddie

This morning’s Birmingham City Council agenda should answer some questions for those who were worried about what was happening to the enclave along Second Avenue North. It may also give us a look at what some councilors think should be done to shore up the upcoming city budget. Continue reading

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A look inside The Pizitz Building

05.24.2010 by André Natta · 10 Comments

Pizitz Building Interior. The Heaviest Corner

Local blog The Heaviest Corner recently found their way into the Pizitz Building, giving residents of Birmingham, AL a chance to see the before photos of this project that could potentially reinvigorate the city center. Continue reading

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