City Launches New Website
Birmingham officials say the new version offers easier access and enhanced search capabilities. Read more.
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Birmingham Mayor Says New Programs and Investments Will Lead to Brighter Days in 2025
Woodfin highlighted successes and plans during his State of the Community Address. Read more.
Birmingham Biotech Hub Receives $44M Federal Grant
The Southern Research-led project is one of 31 selected for the coveted federal award. 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.
A Canopy of Protection: Initiative Plants Trees to Shield Urban Heat Islands
In the face of rising temperatures and enduring environmental inequities, Cool Green Trees is reshaping Birmingham’s urban landscape one tree at a time. Read more.
Birmingham Streamlines Waste Pickup Schedules, Sets Twice-a-Month Bulk Trash Collection
Birmingham has streamlined its waste collection schedules to align garbage and recycling pickup dates and to provide bulk trash and brush collection in each neighborhood every other week. The new schedule goes into effect Jan. 6. Read more.
Garbage Pick-up Changes for the Holidays
Birmingham is changing the dates for household garbage pickup to accommodate the holidays. Read more.
Birmingham Parking Authority Strategic Plan Aims to Transform Parking Experience
The Birmingham Parking Authority has a new strategic plan that includes developing more space for parking, improving technology and communicating better with customers. Read more.
City Extends Deadline for Community Survey on Reducing Violent Crime
Birmingham leaders are asking members of the community to fill out a survey seeking suggestions for mitigating Birmingham’s crime problem. Read more.