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UPDATE: Gas prices rising

Posted on September 12, 2008 | Comments Off

UPDATE: 5 p.m. – Share gas prices on with The Hub – right here…

We’d post links, but we’re all aware of the rising gas prices across the country in general and here in Birmingham in particular. We started hearing the rumors yesterday on both Facebook and Twitter and the long lines reported by folks (including James Spann via Twitter) says that as one person put it “the Chicken Littles are having their day today.”

Which leads us to today’s Magic City Question, appropriately posted after all of you have gotten back from lunch… We’ll look forward to your answers (over there that is).

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Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, gas prices, information, Magic City Question, rising

Another one joins the block

Posted on September 10, 2008 | Leave a comment

Gypsy Store Facade. acnatta/Flickr.

Well, Kent Griggs finished the new Gypsy Store on 2nd Avenue North exactly when he said he was going to in an interview last month. Visitors to last weekend’s Artwalk were among the first ones to get to visit the newest store in what’s fast becoming one of the trendier sections of Birmingham, AL.

The “upscale convenience store” is scheduled to remain open until 11 p.m. most evenings.

Larry’s latest suggestion is unveiled; thoughts?

Posted on September 9, 2008 | Comments Off

We’re going to ask you about your thoughts on Larry’s latest plan for today’s Magic City Question…

No, we’re not talking about the planned renovations to City Hall for compliance with ADA access, or the suggestion that we purchase the sewer system if the county declares bankruptcy (oh, wait, that was Councilor Hoyt‘s idea); or for your feedback about yesterday’s day off for all city employees (that many in the city were not aware of) because some came in to work during successful efforts to accomodate evacuees from Hurricane Gustav on Labor Day (though we’d planned to ask that question).

Nope, today’s question has to do with plans for new plazas with fountains throughout the city. We figured you’d want to share your thoughts with us over there…

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Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Larry Langford, latest ideas, Magic City Question

Cousin Cliff is gone

Posted on September 9, 2008 | 2 comments

Mike Royer made the announcement at the beginning of last night’s 10 p.m. news broadcast on NBC 13 with The Birmingham News and edits to his BhamWiki entry following suit as the news began to spread across The Magic City – James Clifton “Cousin Cliff” Holman, Jr passed away early yesterday evening in Albertville, AL. Check out the BhamWiki entry or the special report filed by News reporter Bob Carlton in July to share your memories. You’ll also want to visit Birmingham Rewound for more history (and images) of a true legend.

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Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Cliff Holman, Clifton "Cousin Cliff" Holman, Cousin Cliff, death, passes

Steve’s last day is Oct. 3

Posted on September 8, 2008 | 26 comments

It won’t exactly be the same when you hear Steve Chiotakis‘ voice on the radio after October 3 – mainly because he’ll be ending his reports saying “Marketplace” instead of “WBHM.”

The local host of NPR’s Morning Edition (serving as a companion to many drivers during their commutes) and reporter for our local public radio station is leaving Birmingham to become a reporter for the Marketplace Morning Report, produced out of Los Angeles. The folks at 90.3 FM have an announcement about his departure up on their site. Plus, you may want to check out Steve’s personal site (the first link) in case you’re looking to buy…

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Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, departure, Marketplace, NPR, radio, Steve Chiotakis, WBHM

Your gameplan for the weekend awaits

Posted on September 5, 2008 | Leave a comment

Now that football season has OFFICIALLY started (we know with all the recruiting, practice and magazine articles, football here never really goes away), you may think there is no other game in town. And while the schedule has thinned a bit, there is some competition for your time. Don’t drop the ball, find your game plan over on the Timetable. Where I promise you will find no more sports references, really.