Jul 29

As students prepare for a return to school, President Alexander encourages residents to look into assistance from federal Affordable Connectivity Program

Council President Wardine Alexander is encouraging residents to look into a new program being offered through the Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers low-cost home Internet for low-income families. As households prepare to send their children back to school, having access to affordable Internet is vital to their academic success. …

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As students prepare for a return to school, President Alexander encourages residents to look into…

Jun 15

Birmingham City Council Highlights 6.14.22

Here are a few of the legislative highlights from Tuesday’s Birmingham City Council meeting, in case you missed it. ITEMS 2–19 Today, the Birmingham City Council unanimously approved a series of interlocal cooperation agreements with municipalities across the state that will be providing resources and equipment for the 2022 World…

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Birmingham City Council Highlights 6.14.22

May 17

Council approves Carraway redevelopment agreement, clearing a major hurdle for new 50-acre mixed-use development

The Birmingham City Council has voted to approve a development agreement between the City of Birmingham and Corporate Realty, paving the way for the long-blighted Carraway Hospital property to be repurposed into a 50-acre mixed-use development, The Star. For over a decade, residents have wanted to see something happening with…

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Council approves Carraway redevelopment agreement, clearing a major hurdle for new 50-acre…

Apr 1

Birmingham City Council seeking applications from local organizations for Magic City Recovery Pitch

Councilor Clinton Woods, who chairs the Birmingham City Council’s Governmental Affairs and Public Information Committee, is seeking proposals for projects that are eligible to receive funding from the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund (SLFRF). Organizations will be afforded an opportunity to present to members of the Birmingham City Council…

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Birmingham City Council seeking applications from local organizations for Magic City Recovery Pitch

Mar 29

StrongHer: Mable Perry’s Story

Even in the face of unimaginable adversity, Mable Perry has never backed down from a challenge. That was especially true when she was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 11 and she underwent a bone marrow transplant. By the time she was 19, her doctors informed her that her…

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Mar 18

New affordable housing pilot program launches in Belview Heights

Thursday marked a monumental occasion for how affordable housing can be approached in Birmingham. The first homeowners closed on the their houses in the newly-developed Oak Hill community in Belview heights, the first step in a $25 million partnership between the City of Birmingham and GROWTH by NCRC. In January…

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New affordable housing pilot program launches in Belview Heights

Mar 3

Birmingham City Council Highlights 3.1.22

Here are a few of the legislative highlights from Tuesday’s Birmingham City Council meeting, in case you missed it. ITEM 1–2 Following a public hearing on Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council voted to deny the request for a Retail Liquor Class 1 License as well as a Division 1 Dance…

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Birmingham City Council Highlights 3.1.22

Feb 28

Statement from Councilor Hunter Williams regarding decision to ban Russia from 2022 World Games

Councilor Hunter Williams, who chairs the Birmingham City Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Committee, has released the following statement in support of the decision to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing the the 2022 World Games. The move comes in response to the unprovoked acts of war currently taking place in Ukraine.

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Statement from Councilor Hunter Williams regarding decision to ban Russia from 2022 World Games

Feb 22

Council President Pro Tem Smitherman’s statement on “unacceptable levels of domestic violence incidents”

Over the course of the COVID-19 public health crisis, domestic violence cases have increased precipitously nationwide. …

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Council President Pro Tem Smitherman’s statement on “unacceptable levels of domestic violence…

Feb 16

Statement from Council President Alexander regarding upcoming USFL season

Statement from Birmingham City Council President Wardine Alexander: “With spring and summer right around the corner, Birmingham is set for an unprecedented season of activity as we welcome both the United States Football League and the 2022 World Games to our city. …

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Statement from Council President Alexander regarding upcoming USFL season