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Work on One Pratt Park continues, aims to be ‘front yard’ of the community

City officials believe the continuing development of a new park for Pratt City signals an opportunity to tap into that community’s potential. “By tapping into the rich cultural heritage and […]

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Carraway Boulevard to close Feb. 3 for I-59/20 bridgework

Motorists traveling on Carraway Boulevard should expect more closures in the coming days as construction continues in downtown Birmingham as part of ALDOT’s I-59/20 bridge project. Carraway Boulevard will be closed […]

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Learn more about Birmingham Xpress Bus Rapid Transit Project during meetings beginning Feb. 4

Residents are encouraged to weigh in on the upcoming Birmingham Xpress Bus Rapid Transit Project during a series of meetings beginning Feb. 4. The $44 million bus rapid transit project is […]

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Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council have made appointments to the new Human Rights Commission. Their terms will begin on Friday, Feb. 1.

Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council have made appointments to the new Human Rights Commission. Their terms will begin on Friday, Feb. 1. The mayor’s appointments are: Mark […]

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Public Works announces new trash pick-up schedule for February

To better serve Birmingham residents, Public Works has issued a new bulk trash, boxes, furniture, brush and limbs pick-up schedule for February 2019. The garbage pick-up schedule WILL NOT CHANGE. […]

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Additional shelters in Birmingham will assist those in need this week

Birmingham, AL — In addition to the City of Birmingham warming station set to open at Boutwell Auditorium tonight at 8 p.m.because of cold weather, several nonprofit partners have limited space […]

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Carraway Boulevard to close January 25-28 as part of ALDOT I-59/20 repairs

Carraway Boulevard will be closed under the I-59/20 Central Business District bridges between Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard and 11th Avenue North beginning Friday, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. The closure […]

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Officer Lucas Allums, injured in Jan. 13 shooting that killed Sgt. Wytasha Carter, released from hospital

The second Birmingham Police Department officer injured in a Jan. 13, 2019 shooting that left one police officer fatally wounded, has been released from the hospital. Officer Lucas Allums, 27, […]

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Deadline for the Mayor’s Initiative VISTA Service Opportunity is Jan. 24

Thursday, Jan. 24 is the deadline to apply for the Mayor’s Initiative VISTA Service Opportunity, which will focus on helping improve the quality of life for residents facing hardship. This project […]

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Warming stations planned at Parker High School Jan. 20 and Jan. 21

Birmingham – The City of Birmingham will have warming stations in the gym at Parker High School on Sunday, Jan. 20 and Monday, Jan. 21. The station will open at […]

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