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Birmingham Poet Laureate to host a public reading from her new chapbook

March 28, 2024

Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Salaam Green will host a public reading of her new chapbook, “Once Upon a Magic City,” in honor of April’s Poetry […]

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Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s statement on the closure of Birmingham-Southern College

March 26, 2024

Word of the decision to close Birmingham-Southern College is disappointing and heartbreaking to all of us who recognize it as a stalwart of our community. I’ve stood alongside members of […]

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City Offices Closed Friday, Household Garbage Pickup Day on Wednesday

March 25, 2024

City of Birmingham offices will be closed Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday. Residents who typically receive household garbage pickup on Friday will be serviced this week on […]

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Temporary Call Center Phone Number Established for 311 System

March 22, 2024

The City of Birmingham 311 Call Center is operational with a temporary number. Residents seeking to report non-emergency issues in their neighborhood may call 205.600.1369. The call center is open Monday […]

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Birmingham Poet Laureate to host a public reading from her new chapbook

March 21, 2024

Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Salaam Green will host a public reading of her new chapbook, “Once Upon a Magic City,” in honor of April’s Poetry […]

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