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Statement concerning Alabama Supreme Court opinion

Statement from Rick Journey, Director of Communications in the Office of Public Information for the City of Birmingham “We are strongly disappointed with the ruling of the Alabama Supreme Court. […]

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City offices to close 2 p.m. Nov. 27, remain closed through Thanksgiving holiday

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, city offices will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 29. Public safety services will be […]

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Mayor Woodfin announces Pardons for Progress Initiative

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has announced the Pardons for Progress initiative to assist in removing barriers to employment opportunities for individuals who have been convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession. Pardons […]

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Public Works announces new bulk trash pick-up schedule for May 2020

To better serve Birmingham residents, Public Works has issued a new bulk trash, boxes, furniture, brush, and limbs pick-up schedule for May 2020. The garbage pick-up schedule WILL NOT CHANGE. […]

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Phillips Academy student raising funds to deliver 100 sleeping bags to Birmingham’s homeless

By Chanda Temple Ethan Hill, a 9-year-old from the east Birmingham area, has launched a campaign to raise money to buy 100 sleeping bags and care packages for the homeless […]

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Birmingham gets perfect score on LGBTQ equality assessment

Birmingham has received a 100 perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, […]

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Birmingham native, Purple Heart recipient Noah Galloway to serve as Grand Marshal of holiday parade and tree lighting

The Birmingham Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting will kick off at 4:30 PM CT on Sunday, December 8 with Birmingham’s Purple Heart awarded veteran Noah Galloway serving as the Grand […]

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An open letter to Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa from Mayor Randall Woodfin

Dear Tua, A good friend once told me, “You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to reach your destination.” This past weekend, the […]

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Applications being accepted for Birmingham Water Works Board appointment

Due to a vacancy on the Birmingham Water Works Board, the Mayor’s Office is accepting applications for consideration on the board. The vacancy represents one of two seats the Birmingham […]

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Five delicious years: How Yo Mama’s became a downtown dining staple

  By Chanda Temple Once you’ve been in business for five years, you’d think there would be balloons, a cake and maybe even a DJ to help celebrate your years […]

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