Former Birmingham Councilor John Hilliard Announces Bid to Win Back District 9 Seat
John Hilliard, who served as Birmingham’s District 9 councilor from 2017 to 2021, has kicked off his campaign to win back the seat.
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Birmingham’s Neighborhood Association Network Faces Challenges at the 50-Year Mark
Once considered a model of citizen participation, the influence of the neighborhood association system is waning as participation lags and leaders complain of declining attention from the city.
Stephens, Scales Talk About Filling Voids Left From Demolished Structures
It’s not enough to tear down dilapidated structures, it matters what goes in their place, commissioners said.
Trump’s Fight Against the Associated Press Is About More Than One Word
The worst part about President Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America is that John Mellencamp has to re-record “Pink Houses” and it isn’t going to rhyme anymore. That, and the Trump administration trying to bully The Associated Press into conforming. UA instructor Tom Arenberg explains in his latest column.
Birmingham Council Transfers Property to Group Providing Violence Reduction Programs
Offender Alumni Association is to invest $150K in the former JCCEO building's renovations.
Another Week, Another Joe Knight Question About Federal Dollars
Knight sought assurance Tuesday that federal funding would not get cut before moving forward with a program to synchronize traffic lights.
BW Recommends | February 17, 2025
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Mayor: Progress on Crime Commission Recs Moving at ‘Break Speed’
The council also approved incentives for Workplay redevelopment. Read more.
The Trump Storyline That Reporters Must Not Fail On
Members of the media must continue to document the impact of changes under the Trump Administration, says UA instructor of news media Tom Arenberg. Read more.
City Considers Grant To Explore Solar Power
The city may apply for a federal grant to study opportunities for solar-energy projects. Read more.