BIRMINGHAM, AL – July 30, 2021 – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced that despite challenging weather conditions and health concerns, the Department of Public Works is still working diligently to […]
Mayor Woodfin and Mastercard to announce programs to help grow small businesses in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Aug. 2, 2021 — Mayor Randall L. Woodfin will join representatives with Mastercard and the city’s Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity on Monday, Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. to […]
Park and Rec Pools Close Early Due to Lack of Lifeguards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Birmingham Park and Recreation announced that Memorial Park and Crestwood Park pools will close Saturday for the remainder of the season, due to the unavailability of qualified lifeguards. The […]
City of Birmingham’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will have an in-person location on Aug. 7 Residents can still apply online
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — July 30, 2021 — The City of Birmingham’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will handle applications in person on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Bill Harris Arena from 9 a.m. […]
Civilian Review Board to hold community listening sessions starting Aug. 31
Birmingham’s Civilian Review Board, a five-member panel that aims to improve trust and accountability between Birmingham Police Department and residents, has announced a series of community listening sessions. CRB Virtual […]
Disaster loans available for Birmingham and Jefferson County residents impacted by Tropical Storm Claudette in June
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — July 29, 2021 — Disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office are available for Birmingham and Jefferson County residents and businesses impacted by Tropical Storm […]
City of Birmingham launches photo challenge in connection to city’s 150th anniversary
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — July 26, 2021 — In yet another way to celebrate the City of Birmingham turning 150 this year, organizers have launched The Birmingham View Photo Challenge, where people […]
Mayor Woodfin Joins Police Chief and Faith Leader to Announce New Search Warrant Policy
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced today revisions to the Birmingham Police Department’s search warrant application and service policy including the addition of language stating that the department […]
City of Birmingham’s 150th Summer Celebration to take place at Legion Field on July 16
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — July 14, 2021 — The City of Birmingham’s 150th Summer Celebration will be held Friday, July 16 at Legion Field from 5 to 9 p.m. as part of the […]
Jolly Cakes unveils ‘Magic City Velvet’ cupcake in celebration of city’s 150th
In 2017, LaToya Jolly was laid off from a downtown Birmingham insurance company after having worked there for 10 years. She didn’t see it coming. But what she did see […]
