BW Recommends | October 18, 2026
News and features you might have missed this week from around the region.
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Rezoning for Former Trinity Medical Site Heads to Council After Neighborhood Vote
Redeemer Community Church wants to build a new headquarters on the long-vacant site.
Birmingham Council Greenlights Boys & Girls Club Project on Huffman Road
The council changed zoning on the property to make way for the planned facility.
BW Recommends | October 11, 2026
News and features you might have missed this week from around the region.
“The judgment you give is the judgment you get:’ Andrew Young urges listeners to do better at democracy
The civil rights leader returned to Birmingham for the Christian Churches Together forum.
Introducing our 2026 General Election Voter Guide
In D.C., they call this round of elections “the mid-terms.” But in Alabama, it’s the main event.
JeffCo renews resident report app
The County Commission also acknowledged the passing of Department of Community Services Director Frederick Hamilton.
Birmingham Council OKs $610K in Opioid Settlement to Hire Drug Enforcement Staff
The money will boost anti-drug efforts.
From strangers to neighbors: Birmingham gatherings build community
Iron Hill Folk School promotes small gatherings among not-yet-friends with the Meet Your Neighbors program.
BW Recommends | October 4, 2026
News and features you might have missed this week from around the region.