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 Woodfin targets exhibition driving following deadly shooting in Birmingham "Exhibition driving is out of control in the city of Birmingham," Woodfin said Sunday. John H. GlennAugust 8, 2022
Local news Birmingham approves nearly $14 million for drainage systems and city streets The plan will be funded through a city bond refinancing. John H. GlennAugust 2, 2022
State Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Birmingham to announce $1 billion program The $1 billion plan is designed to restore community contact to transportation and increase economic opportunity. John H. GlennJuly 1, 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 mayor excuses $35 million in outstanding traffic fines, parking fees The initiative, named Stop and Go, provides pardons for 756,531 outstanding traffic and parking violations. John H. GlennMarch 23, 2022
Local news Mayor Woodfin reappoints Willie Jean Lewis to HABD Board Mayor Randall Woodfin has reappointed Willie Jean Lewis to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners. StaffMarch 10, 2022
Local news Birmingham City Council approves sale for new housing complex on Lakeshore Parkway The complex would include single-family, multi-family, and senior housing, with a total investment, according to the city, of $100 million. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2022
Local news Birmingham Promise names new director Williams, who has more than a decade of experience in education nonprofits, was selected after a national search. StaffMarch 2, 2022