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Dining-ham: Birmingham Rebrands as Foodie Haven
Sep 19, 2024 · Birmingham’s restaurant scene is helping change outside perceptions. Once dismissively nicknamed “Bombingham” for its deadly violence during the Civil Rights Movement, today’s city officials brand Birmingham as “the dining …
JeffCo Commissioner Says Northern Beltline Work Will Go On, …
Sep 24, 2024 · Work on the Northern Beltline proceeds, as shown from Alabama 75 going westward. (Courtesy of Joe Knight) Joe Knight says he’s heard the naysayers when it comes to the Northern Beltline.
Datcher Overwhelming Victor in Special Election for State House ...
Oct 1, 2024 · Kelvin Datcher is headed to Montgomery to represent House District 52 after soundly beating Erskine Brown Jr. in a special general election Tuesday. Datcher, the Democratic nominee, received 1,174 votes, or 84.1% of the ballots cast. Brown, the Republican nominee, received 218 votes, or 15.62%.
Chuantae Brown - BirminghamWatch
BirminghamWatch, March 1, 2024. Share this story: Chuantae Brown. Jefferson County District Judge, Place 11 – Bessemer, Criminal Division. Chuantae Brown. Party: Democrat. Residence: Bessemer. Political experience: Unsuccessfully ran for district court, 2018. Professional experience: Is assistant district attorney for the Jefferson County ...
‘The Road Diet’: Project to Reduce Traffic, Add Room for Bikers …
Aug 2, 2024 · A Birmingham Department of Transportation crew paints a crosswalk on 1st Avenue South as part of Woodlaw’s “Road Diet.” (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.)
New Pilot Program Will Offer Housing, Resources to People …
May 3, 2024 · Birmingham city officials and local advocates are celebrating the launch of a new pilot program to help people adjust to life after prison. “Until now there has not been a coordinated, holistic approach to returning residents post-incarceration,” Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said during a press conference Wednesday.
Council Sets Nov. 12 Public Hearing on Safe Streets Pilot; Mayor …
Oct 1, 2024 · A slide from Mayor Randall Woodfin’s presentation to the City Council on Tuesday about the efficacy of the Project Safe Streets pilot in East Lake.
Birmingham Police Receive $4.2M Grant for Crime Center
Sep 17, 2024 · The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a $4.2 million federal grant to help fund the police department’s Real Time Crime Center. “I just wanted to thank our federal partners, specifically Senator (Katie) Britt, for helping the city get this,” said Councilor Hunter Williams. “When we look at the amount of grants that the city of ...
Birmingham Council Renews Funding for Juvenile Re-Entry …
Sep 24, 2024 · Birmingham City Councilor Crystal Smitherman talks about youth violence in the Sept. 24, 2024, council meeting. (Source: City Council video) Birmingham officials’ anger over a weekend mass shooting was slightly tempered Tuesday by a vote to fund for another year a juvenile re-entry program that’s shown success in reducing violence.