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City of Birmingham Files Public Nuisance Lawsuit Against Vacant East Thomas Apartments

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Birmingham has filed a lawsuit against the owners of East Thomas Apartments to have the property declared a […]

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City to Resume Curbside Recycling Pickup for Residents on June 7, 2023

City of Birmingham curbside recycling pickup for residents will resume on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The city provides curbside recycling on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The […]

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Garbage Pickup Makeup Days due to Memorial Day

The City of Birmingham will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. There will be no household garbage pickup on the holiday. Residents with once-a-week household garbage […]

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Residents with City-issued Uniform Garbage Cart Can Apply for Additional Cart Starting May 30, 2023

Birmingham, AL – Changes to the City of Birmingham’s “Solid Waste Collection and Disposal” ordinance will allow residents currently participating in the uniform garbage cart program to apply for an additional […]

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L’Tryce Slade defies the odds on the road to motherhood

When L’Tryce Slade was little, she always dreamed of being a mother. But the road to motherhood was a long one, one that Slade never expected. “When you are younger, […]

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City of Birmingham Will Not Provide Curbside Recycling Pickup on Wednesday, May 17

Due to the recent fire and recovery efforts at the Birmingham Recycling and Recovery facility, the City of Birmingham will not provide curbside recycling pickup for residents on Wednesday, May […]

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City of Birmingham Updates Current Street Resurfacing Project

The City of Birmingham continues to upgrade streets in all 9 council districts through a $12.5 million resurfacing project. Mayor Randall L. Woodfin prioritized work to resurface approximately 43 miles […]

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Registration for summer-long happy hour series, Magic City “Sips,” now open

Birmingham, AL – Beginning Monday, May 8, Birmingham restaurants and bars can register to participate in Magic City Sips, a summer-long, city-wide happy hour event series to take place Wednesdays throughout the […]

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Applications Now Open for Birmingham Residents to Turn New Business Ideas into Reality Through Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator Program

Birmingham, Ala. – Heartland Forward, Builders + Backers, and the City of Birmingham are proud to announce the opening of applications for 10 residents to access training, resources and up to […]

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The City of Birmingham hosts free event series in honor of Historic Preservation Month

Birmingham, AL – In honor of Historic Preservation Month, the City of Birmingham’s Department of Planning, Engineering, and Permits is hosting a series of free activities for the public. All of […]

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