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A look back: March 6
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Random Shots: That’s a big box to fill up
We figured you’d enjoy these images from this afternoon’s installation of the first of several large “IN” Birmingham ballot boxes across metro Birmingham.
NOTE: There are more images from the installation available for viewing – just click on the image to see them.
We’ve talked about this project late last month when it was officially announced. This one is located in front of the Belk at Brookwood Village. Based on what we learned today, you’ll have several chances to make sure your suggestions are heard.
There will be about 50 (much smaller) boxes located throughout the area (and a few more big ones), allowing participants to share their favorite “in” spot. The collected results will be used to create a guide that will be distributed to visitors to the city and its surrounding area.
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Tagged "in" birmingham, AL, Alabama, ballot, Birmingham, box, Brookwood Village, info, information, installation, photograph, photos
UPDATE: Good viewing for city council’s possible online debut
UPDATE #2: This week’s meeting is now streaming live on the city’s website – and as of 12:39 p.m. they were currently hearing public comments about the Glen Iris item.
UPDATE #1: A quick check of the city’s website now lets us know that meetings will begin streaming next week Tuesday, March 11. Today’s meeting appears as though it will be available in the archives later today though.
As we first shared with you in December, the City of Birmingham’s new website would allow them to do some new things – including giving residents the opportunity to watch live streams of city council meetings from the comfort of their computer monitors. The Birmingham Business Journal reported yesterday that today would be the first time that this feature will be used. A current check of the site though shows only last week’s meeting available in the archives. It will definitely be a good day to watch online if it is in fact available (though it is not currently available as of the posting of this item).
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Tagged agenda items, AL, Alabama, Birmingham, City Council, meetings, streaming
Random Shots: Where’s the Crawfish Boil going to be?
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Since work is beginning on the Railroad Reservation Park, the 2008 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil is being moved next to the BJCC at Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. between 22nd and 24th Streets North.
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Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Crawfish Boil, links, location, photographs, photos, Random Shots, Schaeffer Eye Center, site
Eternal Flame is “out of order” again
Andre Natta/The Terminal
The Eternal Flame of Freedom has once again gone dark in Birmingham’s Linn Park – but with good reason. The monument, relit last month, had a gas leak according to a response received via email earlier today from the mayor’s office.
April Odom, the mayor’s director of communications, said in response to our email that “the city is working with Alagasco to repair the damaged part although the maintenance of the statue is the responsibility of the Jefferson County Commission.”
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We’ve teased about this party long enough
For those that can’t see the following image in the feed, come on over, click it, and learn more about what we’re hoping to have happen on March 14.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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Tagged 2027 1st Avenue North, AL, Alabama, Birmingham, info, information, link, March 14, The Terminal
Why Free the Hops?
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