Author: Virginia Martin
Water Works Operations to Continue as Usual After Bill Passed to Dissolve Board, GM Says
The BWW general manager said Birmingham Water Works customers will not experience service disruptions, and ongoing infrastructure improvements will continue after the Legislature’s passage of a bill to dissolve the current water board and set up a regional board.
Meeting Airs Fears About Injustice to Immigrants
The League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham hosted an Immigrant Justice Meet-Up & Info Session on Thursday to talk about threats to immigrants and how they can respond.
Pepper Place Has Made Farmers Markets Festive, Spread Farm-to-Table Message for 25 Years
The Market at Pepper Place opened 25 years ago and has not only fueled growth of the entertainment district but also prompted other farmers markets and steered vendors to a brick-and-mortar path.
BWWB Board Revamp Passes Legislature
Local officials cry foul as bill to reduce Birmingham’s appointments to the board passes; legislators say it’s needed because of longstanding billing, pricing and management issues.
City Leaders Call on Public To Stop Bill That Would Change BWWB
Members of the Birmingham City Council and Mayor Randall Woodfin say the bill would dilute the city’s influence over the water works but do nothing to improve water quality.
Birmingham Mayor Says Proposed Pension Increase Would Take $18M Bite From Budget
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the City Council that the pension board’s recent passage of $400 monthly pension benefits was not factored into the budget.
Thursday Is the Deadline for City Students to Apply for Birmingham Promise Scholarships
The scholarships allow students to go to universities, colleges and certificate programs.
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It’s Spring in Birmingham and Festivals Are Popping Up All Over
Festival season has returned to Birmingham with events for music fans, wine enthusiasts and plain old party proponents.
Family and Colleagues Memorialize Juvenile Detention Officer Lost to Domestic Violence
Mickese J. Bostic was remembered as light-hearted and big-hearted during his memorial on April 26.
