The City of Birmingham’s Community Development Department has released unofficial results for the 2018 Neighborhood Elections. A date on when the results will be certified and other information will be […]
Our faith always will be stronger than homegrown terrorism
By Mayor Randall Woodfin How does one react to an incomprehensible act of hatred? What can we — as individuals, as a society, as citizens of a country founded on the principles […]
Closures on Red Mountain Expressway N to I-59/20 NB, in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM – Tuesday, October 30 beginning at 4 p.m. until further notice, Red Mountain Expressway North to I- 59/20 Northbound will be closed for bridge construction purposes. A release will […]
Public Works announces new trash pick-up schedule for November
To better serve Birmingham residents, Public Works has issued a new bulk trash, boxes, furniture, brush and limbs pick-up schedule for November 2018. These items will be picked up twice […]
Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church wins $150,000 preservation grant
Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church was named one of 11 recipients of the Partners in Preservation campaign’s preservation grants, receiving $150,000 for restoration efforts. The winning sites, which were determined by […]
Cars parked along Magic City Classic parade route will be towed starting at 5 a.m. Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, AL – In an effort to provide a safe and secure Magic City Classic parade, Birmingham Police have covered downtown parking meters with signs that indicate parking is not allowed […]
Presidents of Alabama A&M and Alabama State universities commit to have Magic City Classic at Legion Field through 2022
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Alabama A&M University President Dr. Andrew Hugine, Alabama State University President Dr. Quentin Ross and Harold Mitchell, chairman of Birmingham Parks and Rec, […]
Mayor Randall Woodfin releases statement on Tuesday’s City Council meeting
When I ran for office, the people told me that a working relationship for the Mayor and Council is important to them. For the first year of my administration, I […]
The World Games 2021 Birmingham celebrates 1,000-day countdown with announcement of first corporate sponsors, countdown clock unveiling
Alabama Power, Protective Life and Regions Bank pledge support to international event BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 19, 2018) – At a press conference celebrating the 1,000-day countdown to The World Games […]
Repair work to close Green Springs Avenue Bridge in November
The Green Springs Avenue Bridge will be closed to undergo needed repairs beginning Wednesday, Nov. 7. The route is tentatively set to reopen in March 2019. The project will correct […]
