Local news Birmingham City Council OKs possible Kia, Hyundai lawsuits The move is in response to security flaws seen in certain Hyundai and Kia models manufactured from 2011 to 2022. Wesley WalterOctober 25, 2024
News Birmingham City Council approves funding for senior housing Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city Mary Claire WootenJuly 31, 2024
Local news Birmingham City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution More than 100 U.S. cities have taken a stance on this international issue. StaffJuly 18, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Birmingham can solve its own problems if Montgomery steps back In both municipal government and urban planning, we need fewer “one-size-fits-all plans” and more people willing to try whatever works. Chance PhillipsMay 17, 2024
Education Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools "This is another tool in our toolbox as we work to support prevention measures to address violent crime in our community," said Birmingham Mayor... John H. GlennNovember 25, 2022
Local news Birmingham council approves $1 million financial literacy program The program's pilot phase will begin in October at six Birmingham schools. John H. GlennSeptember 28, 2022
Local news Birmingham approves ordinance that will support businesses retention and growth RISE, which stands for Retention Incentives for Success and Expansion, establishes two funds with the purpose to provide resources for area businesses. StaffMarch 30, 2022
Local news Woodfin to bring proposed pay raise for city employees before Birmingham City Council Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday. John H. GlennMarch 28, 2022
Local news Birmingham council OKs pilot program monthly income for 110 single mothers Over 12 months, 110 single mothers caring for at least one child under 18 will receive $375 each month. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2021
Municipal elections Randall Woodfin holds re-election open house, announces key staff hires René Spellman, former deputy campaign manager for Bernie Sanders’s 2020 campaign, was hired as Woodfin’s campaign manager. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021