Author: Virginia Martin
Birmingham Again Says No to Automated Car Washes
The City Council extended a moratorium on the car washes and anticipates zoning changes to limit where they’re allowed. Read more.
Judge Considering Testimony in Trial Over Jefferson County Commission Districts
UPDATED — If a judge rules that districts were gerrymandered, it could change the political landscape of the commission. Read more.
Are Streets in East Lake Safer? Community Weighs In on Pilot Project as City Council Decides Whether to Make Street Closures Permanent
Residents and business owners express mixed reactions to the East Lake changes ahead of a Tuesday public hearing. Read more.
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Finally! McCalla Development Gets JeffCo Zoning Approval After Significant Adjustments
A proposed residential development in McCalla got the go-ahead Thursday after developer K&K Properties LLC greatly reduced the density of homes and made other assurances. Read more.
En Garde! Experts Will Duel If JeffCo Redistricting Lawsuit Goes to Trial
The federal lawsuit challenging Jefferson County Commission districts is set to go to trial Monday, depending on how a judge rules on requests from each side to find in their favor before that. Read more.
Birmingham Council OKs Land Transfer for Smithfield Housing Development
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday agreed to convey 5 acres near the former Parker High School for a housing project that will bring 151 multi-family units to the area. Read more.
You’ve Gotta Have HEART: Program Launches to Respond When Situations Arise Involving Unhoused Residents
A community-based public safety program launched in Birmingham this week to reach out to homeless individuals in crisis before situations escalate to the point of needing police response. Read more.
Birmingham Crime Commission Releases Report Detailing Recommendations for Violence Reduction
The Birmingham Crime Commission on Monday released a 66-page report providing a list of policy recommendations aimed at reducing the city’s record-setting violent crime rate. Read more.
Givan Announces 2025 Birmingham Mayoral Campaign
Standing behind a sign containing images representing the 151 homicide victims in Birmingham in 2024, Juandalynn Givan said the city deserves better as she announced she would run for mayor. Read more.
