Mayor Randall L. Woodfin expresses condolences to the loved ones, friends and co-workers of Donald Jones, a 26-year veteran of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue and fire chief for Midfield, […]
Statement from Mayor Woodfin on verdict of Derek Chauvin
Statement from Mayor Randall L. Woodfin following the verdict of Derek Chauvin: “For far too long the people’s demands for justice and accountability following the deaths of unarmed civilians by police […]
Mayor Woodfin announces blanket pardons for closed marijuana possession convictions
A statement from Mayor Randall L. Woodfin: Many of you may know of our Pardons for Progress program, where residents previously convicted of Unlawful Possession of Marijuana during the past […]
City of Birmingham to launch rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — April 19, 2021 — Birmingham renters who’ve fallen behind in their rent and/or utility bills because of COVID-19 will soon be able to apply for relief, thanks […]
Mayor Woodfin announces Civilian Review Board to provide independent assessment of police operations
Birmingham, Alabama – In an ongoing effort to improve trust between the Birmingham Police Department and residents, Mayor Randall Woodfin announced today the formation of Birmingham’s first Civilian Review Board. […]
Shared bikes and scooters now available in Birmingham
One of two micromobility vendors has launched operations in the City of Birmingham, providing shared bikes and scooters in a wide service area that includes downtown and many neighborhoods. Veo, an […]
City of Birmingham Mask Ordinance in Effect Through May 24, 2021
Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham’s mask ordinance extending beyond the current state mandate is in effect through May 24, 2021. The Birmingham City Council approved the ordinance Tuesday. “I’m grateful […]
HUD Announces $5 million for Birmingham in American Rescue Plan Funds to Increase Affordable Housing to Address Homelessness
The United States was facing a severe homelessness crisis even before the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis. On a single night in early 2020, more than 580,000 people […]
American Rescue Plan Act HOME Supplemental Allocations
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Birmingham Area Native & New York Giants Cornerback James Bradberry Partners With Target To Give $3,000 Worth Of Supplies To Survivors Of Deadly Tornadoes
Last week, multiple tornadoes swept through the Birmingham metro area, leaving some parts devastated. James Bradberry, a native of Pleasant Grove and a New York Giants Pro-Bowl cornerback, partnered with […]
