Safety and security were cited as major factors for a proposal to place a 6′ tall chain link fence around a parking lot located at a prominent corner of Birmingham’s central business district. The committee asked if another option could be considered due to the site’s visibility. Continue reading →

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VIPs got a chance to take a sneak peek at Remy’s Dog Park before it officially opens at 8 a.m. on September 6. A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. We even have a GIF that kind of captures everyone’s excitement… Continue reading →

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Tuesday evening saw four Birmingham City Councilors accept the Ice Bucket Challenge from members of their central staff. It also saw the ALS Association release new numbers showing momentum continuing to move forward — with two months to go before what’s normally their biggest fundraiser of the year takes place. Continue reading →

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This week (with an extremely short preliminary agenda), we’ll see projects that will give us an idea as to when eateries along the Birmingham Green and 1st Avenue North in East Lake will open for business. Continue reading →

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The Sidewalk Film Festival just celebrated its Sweet Sixteen this past weekend, giving attendees a chance to escape the brutal heat by way of an air-conditioned theater. This evening they’re wrapping up an online fundraising effort to help pay for it and need your help. Continue reading →

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Renovation work at the Redmont Hotel continues to move forward, albeit in a much more visible fashion, as dumpsters and heavy equipment begin to appear. The $13.4 million project appears to be moving full steam ahead. Continue reading →

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The battle for supremacy in the new world of digital transportation network companies among the likes of Uber and Lyft seem to be leading them into the world of carpooling — and a definition of ridesharing more in line with existing pre-app options. Continue reading →

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