Screenshot from Birminghammom.com
Searching around the web to see what we haven’t seen about Birmingham always brings some interesting results. The most recent discovery was that of a blog started to help make life easier for area moms. Birminghammom.com started last October as what has become a resource for area families to spend more time together. I’d try to do a better job describing it, but I will leave that to the original Birmingham Mom herself.
This weekend there will be a lot of folks at the Innovation Depot downtown participating in Birmingham’s second ever BarCamp (April 12 information). So you may be asking, “What is BarCamp?” It is our own “un”conference. OK, you probably need a little more info.
It’s a conference where the content is provided, chosen and presented by the attendees! It’s a great way to meet members of the local technology community and it’s FREE! You can sign up to attend and learn more about the sessions that are already being proposed by checking out its website. You may also follow their Twitter feed. You may also want to take a look at some of the sessions that are being proposed, including a chance to hear about some ideas for a certain website…
Posted in 35203, Events, technology
Tagged AL, Alabama, BarCamp Birmingham, BarCampBirmingham2, Birmingham, information, innovation depot, links, sessions
1951:
The opening exhibition for the Birmingham Museum of Art‘s new building began.
1972:
The newly-renovated Vulcan Park was dedicated.
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Posted in A look back
Tagged A look back, AL, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, Birmingham, Birmingham Museum of Art, history, reference, Vulcan, Vulcan Park
Some local Verizon Wireless customers have already noticed that they’ve got a couple of new features on their phone. The company announced recently that it would roll out its new Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service in 75 cities, including Birmingham. It now provides another service for area residents to go along with Commuter Feed, which we wrote about back in February.
Drivers with access to the service will be able to view how traffic is flowing, and receive details about reported accidents, disabled vehicles and congestion along with suggestions for detours. The Gas Finder feature allows drivers to locate gas stations nearby and view gas prices at many area gas stations, providing turn-by-turn directions as needed… Now if the car could only drive itself it’d be perfect!
Posted in Business, Online, Regionwide
Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Business, Commuter Feed, information, market, service, VZ Navigator
Special to The Terminal.
Exterior and interior demolition work has finally started recently (and quickly) on what will be the New Vulcan Ale House. Birmingham’s newest brew pub will occupy the former home for the Jimmie Hale Mission across from the main branch of the U.S. Post Office at 3rd Avenue & 24th Street North downtown.
Those that would like to find out a little more about the concept, look no further than this post made to Bhamdining.com back in late October or this story filed for the Birmingham News earlier that week.
Thanks to Jarrod for the tip.
Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, brew pub, construction, information, links, location, New Vulcan Ale House, pictures
Late last week the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham introduced the Community Catalyst Fund at their annual meeting. I decided to take a moment and write about what I think it means for our region – the result is our current entry over on my Birmingham. Check it out if you’ve got a moment.
Then let us know what your biggest dream for Birmingham as you answer our current Magic City Question…
Comments Off on Time to dream a little dream for the region
Posted in From the Stationmaster, Magic City Question, My Birmingham
Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Community Catalyst Fund, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, editorial, Magic City Question
Continental Airlines recently announced that they were starting nonstop service to Cleveland, OH from Birmingham, AL. Well, today’s the official ceremony recognizing the beginning of the service – even though service actually started yesterday. The flights will be operated by ExpressJet flying under the Continental Express flag.
There will be two chances to leave The Magic City daily to check out the Rock & Roll Music Hall of Fame, the Indians and (most importantly for basketball fans) LeBron James and whoever the other team is that’s playing the Cavaliers…
… and we get a chance to win over some more converts.
Posted in Business, Travelogue
Tagged AL, Alabama, announcement, Birmingham, Cleveland, Continental, daily, hall of fame, music, nonstop flights, OH, Ohio, Rock & Roll
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