Bham Now: Black History Month 2024 – How to Celebrate in Birmingham

As a city with rich ties to the Civil Rights Movement, Birmingham is not short of places to visit or events to commemorate the role African American leaders have played in U.S. history. Keep reading for ways to celebrate this legacy in the Magic City. Visit these Birmingham Landmarks Learn about Birmingham’s role in the […]

Bham Now: Two Birmingham Chefs Named 2024 James Beard Awards Semifinalists

Two popular Birmingham chefs were named James Beard semifinalists. Described as the “Oscars” of the food world, the James Beard Awards were established in 1990 by the James Beard Foundation to “recognize culinary professionals for excellence and achievement in their fields and furthers the foundation’s mission to celebrate, nurture and honor chefs and other leaders making […]

City of Birmingham: 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Events

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin joins community partners and organizations in their celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King and his message of nonviolence and the fight for civil rights for all had a tremendous impact on the world. Dr. King also helped to break the back of segregation […]

Birmingham Squadron to Wear Specialty Jerseys for Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Games

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – In honor and celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend and to pay homage to Birmingham’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, as well as its place in the history of the integration of sports, the Birmingham Squadron are set to wear specialty jerseys for games on Jan. 13 and Jan. […]

Birminghamal.gov – FabCrunch.com names Eugene’s Hot Chicken as best fried chicken in the state

Original article written by City of Birmingham’s Chanda Temple FabCrunch.com has named Eugene’s Hot Chicken in Birmingham as having the best fried chicken in Alabama. In its 2023 story, FabCrunch said it scoured the nation “to uncover the best fried chicken spots that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. From coast to coast, we’ve […]

ZOO YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS WITH GIANT PLUSH MONKEY DROP PLANNED AT BIRMINGHAM ZOO

Birmingham, Alabama – Get an early start to 2024. Two Zoo Year’s Eve celebrations featuring Jingles, a giant plush monkey, are planned for Sunday, December 31. These are very family friendly events for those who may have trouble staying up until midnight. The giant 5-foot plush monkey will be given away in a drawing at […]

Alabama News Center: ‘Find foods from all cultures on Alabama’s international mile – Green Springs Highway’

Along a 1-mile stretch of Green Springs Highway in Homewood nearly two dozen restaurants, markets and food trucks serve food from practically every continent on the planet. You’ll find specialties from Mexico, Korea, El Salvador, China, Ethiopia, India, Middle Eastern countries and even a bit of Cajun French cooking on the side. Here is a […]

Bham Now: ‘Birmingham Stallions Survive USFL and XFL Merge

The two-time defending USFL Champion Birmingham Stallions are one of the four USFL teams to survive the merge with the XFL, according to NBC Sports’ Mike Florio and multiple reports. Read on for the details. In September, Bham Now reported that the United States Football League (USFL) and the XFL formally announced their intention to merge, intending to […]

Major League Soccer returns to the Magic City

Birmingham Legion FC set to host Atlanta United in a Preseason Exhibition Match on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2pm BIRMINGHAM, ALA (Dec. 13, 2023) – Birmingham Legion FC announce today that it will welcome 2018 MLS Cup Champions, Atlanta United, back to Birmingham with a preseason friendly at Protective Stadium on Saturday, January 27 at […]

Birmingham is a Premier Destination for Snowbirds, According to Architectural Digest

The national publication recently released its list of “The Best 75 Hidden Gem Cities for Snowbirds,” and Birmingham earned the No. 24 spot. AD’s Amanda Lutz used four criteria to rank the cities – housing and lodging availability, Yelp ratings for activities and eateries, home sale prices, and winter weather conditions. Birmingham placed fourth in cost, 17 […]