Councilors said the infrastructure improvements are part of the original plans for the amphitheater and will upgrade the northern downtown corridor. Read more.
The council OK’d funding for an expanded urban farm including a community kitchen in Fountain Heights and expanded Jones Valley Teaching Farm programs. Read more.
For the sixth year in a row, customers of Birmingham Water Works are likely to see a rate hike in 2025. The proposed 4.9% increase comes as some residents continue to complain about receiving exorbitant water bills or no bills at all. Read more.
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond on Thursday announced he will retire from the department effective Nov. 29. Mayor Randall Woodfin named Deputy Chief Michael Pickett to take over as interim police chief when Thurmond departs. Read more.
The City Council agreed to lease the West Oxmoor Road building for $45K a month. Read more.
You can register for the Nov. 5 election online or in person. Read more.
Changes include limiting pole signs along scenic corridors and allowing more attached signs, such as awnings. Read more.
New commission will include more than 20 business, community and law enforcement leaders who will identify strategies to reduce homicides in the Magic City. Read more.
The multi-activity center — including bowling lanes, a skating rink, arcade and video games along with a bounce house and food court — has been discussed for the western-area community for almost two years and now is becoming a reality. Read more.
Jefferson County Commissioners have been considering a proposal that originally would have built a patio garden home development in the McCalla area. Read more.
