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3 new + returning local food trucks to try in Birmingham
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (227+ words) Birmingham has a wealth of delicious cuisine to try at award-winning restaurants across town, but for those looking for a quick bite or a more casual setting, there are plenty of food trucks to visit. Check out these two food…...
35 April concerts in Birmingham you won't want to miss
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (86+ words) 35 April concerts in Birmingham you won't want to miss'Bham Now From jam band favorites like Widespread Panic and Goose to indie rock, country legends and local jazz nights, there's something happening nearly every day of the month. Read on for…...
New micro-shelter village offers transition for Birmingham’s unhoused
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (342+ words) In the shadow of Interstate 65 in downtown Birmingham, a new kind of neighborhood has taken root. This week, city officials and community partners unveiled the Home For All Micro-Shelter Village, a pilot program designed to trade instability of houselessness for…...
New: Birmingham launches BHM IQ for economic intelligence
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (173+ words) BHM IQ will serve as the region's centralized hub for economic and workforce intelligence " providing actionable insights that help recruit new companies, support existing employers and inform long-term growth strategies, according to the BBA. "Economic development has entered an intelligence…...
Birmingham named 6th best place to live in U.S.
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (261+ words) Birmingham is the 6th "Best Place to Live" in the United States, according to a 2026 report released by Livability.com. This is the 13th year the group has published its highly-anticipated 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live list, which also ranked Huntsville #1 on…...
Nation's first FIFA Arena opens in Birmingham as part of 2026 World Cup initiative
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (735+ words) With 10 weeks to go before the 2026 Men's World Cup kicks off, FIFA came to town to put a spotlight on the Magic City. And we promise it wasn't an April Fools Day joke. U.S. Soccer partnered with Birmingham native Chris Richards…...
New vintage shop opening in downtown Birmingham
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (175+ words) Atlanta-based Collected Vintage has hosted a "Vintage and Coffee" pop-up series across Birmingham for the past few months, and now, they're officially opening a storefront! While the exact address hasn't been revealed, we did a little digging (you're welcome) and…...
11 Birmingham races that support good causes this spring + summer
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (513+ words) Reading time: 8 minutes Lace up your sneakers and start stretching: This spring and summer 2026 are packed with 5ks, fun runs and memorial walks supporting charitable causes in the Greater Birmingham Area. Use the following guide to find an upcoming Birmingham race…...
Popular Tuscaloosa gay bar opening new Birmingham location this summer
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (494+ words) A new gay bar is coming soon to Five Points South's Pickwick Plaza'for real this time. Popular Tuscaloosa gay bar Icon is expanding to The Magic City early this summer, and Bham Now caught up with owner Kyle Richardson to…...
Birmingham ranked No. 1 in U.S. for Easter celebrations
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (144+ words) Good news Birmingham! The Magic City has been declared the best place in the United States to celebrate Easter, according to a national survey conducted by Wallethub. The study evaluated the 100 largest cities in America using 11 key metrics, ranging from…...