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More input from business owners needed for city-funded disparity study

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A consulting firm is only five months away from completing a disparity study to determine whether minority- and woman-owned businesses are getting their fair share of contracts […]

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Committee of the Whole Approves Mayor Woodfin’s Recommendation to Restore Two Paid Holidays

Birmingham, AL – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recommended restoring pay for two city holidays to employees following a presentation by the city’s finance director to members of the City Council’s Committee of […]

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New COVID-19 Vaccination Site at BHM Airport

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Thousands of eligible Jefferson County residents will receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 29, 2021, as a new vaccination site will open at […]

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City of Birmingham to host tornado supply drive at Boutwell Auditorium, March 29-April 1

Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham will host a supply drive for tornado survivors on March 29-April 1 at Boutwell Auditorium. Nearly 120 homes in the eastern area of Birmingham suffered […]

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City of Birmingham safe rooms to open at 11:30 a.m. on March 25

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — March 25, 2020 — Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s administration is monitoring severe weather reports for the City of Birmingham. The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service has announced the city’s community Safe […]

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Water main break at 1st Ave N and 16th St

A water main break at 1st Ave N and 16th St has closed the intersection.  While Birmingham Water Works addresses the problem, there may be water outages in the nearby area including […]

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City of Birmingham Offices to Close at 10 a.m. Due to the Threat of Severe Weather

Birmingham, AL – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has ordered city offices to close at 10 a.m. today, March 17, 2021 due to the threat of severe weather. Mayor Woodfin has discussed […]

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Lighting of Historic A.G. Gaston Motel Marks Completion of Phase 1 Restoration

Birmingham, AL – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin joined representatives from the city and the National Park Service to light the iconic A.G. Gaston Motel sign today, marking the completion of […]

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HUD CARES Act grant applications now open for Birmingham nonprofit and for-profit organizations

March 4, 2021 (Birmingham, Alabama) – HUD CARES Act grant applications are available now through March 26 at 4 p.m. CST via the City of Birmingham’s Community Development Office. Community Development will host […]

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City of Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board Issues Statement on HB1/SB10

The following is a statement from the LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, which advises the Mayor’s Office and the city’s LGBTQ+ liaison on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community in the city of […]

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