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09/20/2023

Our weekly look at year-to-date public safety stats, courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department.

42 fi****ms recovered last week

1,376 fi****ms recovered year-to-date 2023

1,476 fi****ms recovered year-to-date 2022

09/20/2023

Have you checked out "Through His Eye: The Photography of Chris McNair?" This exclusive exhibition features 22 historic images captured by late photographer Chris McNair, including ones of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, Rosa Parks and A. G. Gaston. It also includes as poignant shots of McNair’s beloved late daughter Denise who tragically lost her life in the infamous 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.

The images are showcased on the second floor of Birmingham City Hall, located at 710 20th Street North.

09/20/2023

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

The following communities were completed on Tuesday, Sept. 19:

--East End District
Echo Highlands
8 loads for 28.93 tons
1 day behind

--Southside District
Crestwood North
North Avondale
9 loads for 33.43 tons
On schedule

--Ensley District
Grasselli Heights
East Brownsville
9 loads for 54.49 tons
On schedule

--North Birmingham District
Collegeville
10 loads for 47.56 tons
On schedule

The following Communities will be serviced Wednesday, Sept 20:
Rising-West Princeton
Roosevelt City
Mason City
Woodland Park
Brown Springs
Pine Knoll Vista

09/20/2023

The City of Birmingham will host a free Historic Church Grant Information Workshop on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in The Commons, next to the gift shop.

This grant workshop aims to help local historic Birmingham churches learn about the grant application process, understand grant priorities, and ask questions to aid in the submission of strong proposals for upcoming grants.

09/19/2023

REVITALIZATION UPDATE: Construction has begun on the 2nd Avenue South complete streets project, which runs from 24th Street S to 32nd Street S, including the blocks of 29th St S from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Ave.

Look for 4,500 feet of street resurfacing, new sidewalks, drainage improvement and bike lanes.

09/19/2023

09/19/2023

09/19/2023

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

The following communities were completed on Monday, Sept 18:

--Southside District
Garden Highlands
8 loads for 56.88 tons
On schedule

--East End District
Apple Valley
Sun Valley
Bridlewood
13 loads for 57.09 tons
1 day behind

--North Birmingham District
Norwood
11 loads for 53.99 tons
On schedule

--Ensley District
West Goldwire
Tarpley City
Industrial Center
15 loads for 101.14 tons
On schedule

The following communities will be serviced Tuesday, Sept. 19:
Grasselli Heights
East Brownsville
Collegeville
Echo Highlands
Brown Springs
North Avondale
Crestwood North

09/16/2023

Birmingham was honored to welcome Minister Vaughan Gething and the Welsh government yesterday as the city marked 60 years since the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing killed four little girls and spurred a renewed push for justice. Minister Gething and Mayor Woodfin signed an international friendship pact, unveiled a commemorative plaque and a dedicated four trees in Kelly Ingram Park in memory of the four girls.

09/15/2023

60 years ago today, Birmingham's renowned 16th Street Baptist Church was bombed, robbing four little girls of their lives. The attempt at intimidation became a rally cry for justice, not just in Birmingham but throughout the world. Today, dignitaries, community leaders and members returned to 16th Street Baptist Church for a solemn remembrance and a vow to continue the fight for justice.

📸Credit: AP Photo Pool

09/15/2023

At 10:22 a.m., Birmingham’s Southside churches rang bells and synagogues blew shofars in memory of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing that occurred at that time 60 years ago today.

Independent Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church of the Covenant
Beloved Community Church
Edgewood Presbyterian Church
Temple Beth-El

09/15/2023

60 years ago today, Denise McNair, Cynthia Morris Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Addie Mae Collins were killed in the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church – an act of hate that galvanized the civil-rights movement.

Today, a wreath was laid outside the church in honor of the Four Little Girls in mourning of the lives lost and the continued push for social justice in our nation.

09/15/2023

International Friendship Pact Signing Ceremony

09/15/2023

https://www.youtube.com/live/kwqVK8tYh2A?feature=shared

Sixty Years Commemoration of Church Bombing

09/14/2023

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

Daily Bulk Collection Report For Thursday, September 14

The following communities were completed on Wednesday, September 13:

--Southside District
Forest Park
6 loads for 19.05 tons
2 days behind

--East End District
Penfield Park
Maple Grove
8 loads for 30.60 tons
On schedule

--Ensley District
Central Park (East)
17 loads for 84.28 tons
On schedule

--North Birmingham District
Inglenook (North)
12 loads for 70.54 tons

The following communities will be serviced on Thursday, September 14:
Kingston
Inglenook (North)
Central Park (West)
South Eastlake #1
Redmont
Crestwood South

09/14/2023

Our weekly look at year-to-date public safety stats, courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department.

38 fi****ms recovered last week

1,334 fi****ms recovered year-to-date 2023

1,429 fi****ms recovered year-to-date 2022

09/13/2023

Common Ground's pilot program for Birmingham City Schools elementary students kicked off today at Bill Harris Arena. The program uses a holistic approach to teach kids anger management and conflict resolution strategies.

09/13/2023

REVITALIZATION UPDATE: Design work is nearly complete on a $3.9 million project to provide streetscape and pedestrian improvements along Greensprings Highway from 8th Avenue South to the city limits.

This project will include sidewalks, curb ramps, drainage and inlet upgrades, crosswalks and
landscaping.

09/13/2023

🎉 HAVE YOU HEARD? This Texas-based startup made its new home in The Magic City. Learn all about it. 👇

09/13/2023

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

The following communities were completed on Tuesday, September 12:

--East End District
South Eastlake #2
Gate City
7 loads for 37.43 tons
On schedule

--Southside District
No communities completed (still in Forest Park)
14 loads for 40.87 tons
2 days behind

--Ensley District
Dolomite
Germania Park (North)
14 loads for 66.58 tons
On schedule

--North Birmingham District
Inglenook (South)
14 loads for 77.17 tons
On schedule

The following communities will be serviced Wednesday, September 13:
Inglenook (North)
Central Park (East)
Forest Park
Penfield Park
Maple Grove

09/13/2023

Join us on Friday, September 15th in commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing. Together, let's remember the lives lost and the courage shown on that fateful day. This event is a solemn reflection of our history and a call for us to remember our past, reflect on the present and reconcile our future. .

09/12/2023

Online sales for Magic City Classic tailgating slots at Legion Field will go live on Thursday, Sept., 14 at 12:01 p.m. This will be ONLY for online sales. The link to make the purchases can be found at https://www.bigtickets.com/e/birminghamparksrec/magic-city-classic/

Fans can buy up to two slots. Each slot for the online sale will be $160.89.

There are a set number of slots that will be sold on Sept. 14. Once they are sold out, the next opportunity to purchase tailgating slots will be in person at Legion Field on Monday, Oct. 23 through Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The date and cost of each tailgating spot that is bought in person the week of Oct. 23-25 is listed below:

Mon., Oct. 23: $210

Tue., Oct. 24: $175

Wed., Oct. 25: $140

Please know that tailgaters will not be allowed to sell food, clothing or other items in the tailgating spots.

Tailgating Guidelines at Legion Field
All tents and RVs must fit within the designated area (20’x40′). Additionally, there can only be:

one car and one RV

OR

two cars and one, 10×10 tent within the recreational spaces.

The vehicles must remain in the tailgating space at all times with the parking decal visibly displayed and affixed to the driver’s side windshield. Any vehicle without a parking decal adequately displayed on the driver’s side windshield will be removed at the owner’s expense.

For safety reasons, a generator exhaust riser is required for those using gas or diesel-powered generators, RVs, and trailers and will be enforced for any vehicles exhibiting obvious exhaust fumes which may pose a threat to the general health and safety of our patrons.

Fire lanes must be maintained at all times. Any automobiles, tents, or RVs blocking fire lanes will be removed. Any vehicle removed will be towed by a wrecker service. All expenses for towing and storage shall be transferred to the owner. There will be no refunds for this violation.

You will NOT BE allowed to return to the parking lot without your parking pass. If you leave the tailgate parking lot for any reason, you must return to the parking lot by 8 a.m. on game day to guarantee re-entry.

Tailgating spaces may not be saved or roped off.

Policies will be strictly enforced.

No stages or tractor-trailers will be allowed in the parking lots.

You will not be allowed re-entry into the lot unless your vehicle has a parking decal (NO EXCEPTIONS).

For all questions regarding tailgating, please call Legion Field at 205-254-2391.

Visit www.magiccityclassic.com for additional details about the game, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Legion Field.

09/12/2023

Please join PEP for our workshop on the 🔤’s of permitting!

This Wednesday, September 13th at the Birmingham Crossplex from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

09/12/2023

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

The following communities were completed on Monday, September 11:

--Southside District
Arlington-West End (West)
10 loads for 39.92 tons
1 day behind

--East End District
No communities completed (still in South Eastlake #2)
12 loads for 61.64 tons
1 day behind

--North Birmingham District
Fairmont
7 loads for 28.31 tons
On schedule

--Ensley District
Belview Heights (East)
12 loads for 58.30 tons
1 day behind

The following communities will be serviced Tuesday, September 12:
Dolomite
Germania Park (North)
Inglenook
South Eastlake #2
Forest Park
Crestwood South
Redmont

09/11/2023

We hope you're having a great morning, Birmingham! Allow us to catch you up on the latest news and notes in Magic City with the latest edition of the Spotlight.

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09/11/2023

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

Bulk collections were completed in the following communities on Friday, September 9:

--Southside District
5 Points South
East Birmingham (South)
East Avondale
18 loads for 63.39 tons
1 day behind

--East End District
Killough Springs
Brummitt Heights
15 loads for 57.07 tons
On schedule

--Ensley District
Wylam
Oxmoor Valley
19 loads for 86.62 tons
On schedule

--North Birmingham District
Fountain Heights
Smithfield
Woodlawn (West)
31 loads for 159.68 tons
On schedule

The following communities will be serviced Monday, September 11:
Fairmont
Belview Heights (West)
Dolomite
South Eastlake #2
Arlington-West End (West)

09/10/2023

No one does it like Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department, who works so hard to keep us safe every day. Here's how they served you in August.

09/08/2023

Did you know that the same hands who have printed everything from business cards to banners for the City of Birmingham have also created artwork that captures historic moments of the Civil Rights Movement?

Meet Kevin Cleaveland, senior orinter at the City of Birmingham printshop for 17 years. Click the image above or the button below to hear him explain how he has been blessed to use his hands to tell stories and to service our city.

09/08/2023

Friday is here, and so are the food trucks! Join us at City Hall today and grab lunch. The fun goes until 2 p.m. today.

Naughty But Nice
Nawlins Style Po Boys
A-Train
Cake’s Southern Fried Eats
Terrific Treats
Fat Charles
Treats So Sweet
Yummy Ice
Berries by Crystal
Hollywood Grill
Wasabi Juan
Aww Shuck’s
Not Your Average Leaf
Uab’s fresh produce truck
Frozen Rooster
Travis
O’My Turkey Leg
Lemonade Junkeez
Yo Chef

09/08/2023

If you know a woman in our city who is doing great things, join us in honoring her. We are now accepting nominations for . The deadline to apply is Oct. 31, 2023.

Nominees must live, work, attend school OR volunteer in Birmingham. When submitting, tell us why the candidate is ideal for StrongHer 2024.

Send your nominations to [email protected]

09/08/2023

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

The Following communities were completed on Thursday, September 7:

--Southside District
South Titusville
7 loads for 21.67 tons
1 day behind

--Ensley District
Oak Ridge
12 loads for 71.53 tons
On schedule

--East End District
Zion City
North Eastlake
9 loads for 39.72 tons
On schedule

--North Birmingham District
Druid Hills
Central City (West)
12 loads for 83.43 tons
On schedule

The following communities will be serviced Friday, September 8:
Fountain Heights
Killough Springs
Wylam
Belview Heights (West)
5 Points South
East Birmingham (South)

09/07/2023

Food Truck Friday is BACK at City Hall this Friday, beginning at 11 a.m.

Join us on Short 20th Street N and enjoy these great trucks:

UAB’s Healthy Smart produce truck
Wasabi Juan's
Berries By Crystal
Terrific Treatz
Kuntri Kitchen
Fat Charles
Nawlins Style Po Boys
Jaycee Sno & Mo
Hollywood Grille
O My Turkey Leg
Cakes Southern Fried Eats
Lemonade Junkeez
Lilly and Daisy Bakery
Corn Cab Roasted
Not Ya Average Leaf
Adored Sweets
Yummy Ice

09/07/2023

Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service is preparing for our upcoming Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class this Fall. We are currently seeking volunteers to participate.

When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to First Responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site.

You can register via email at [email protected] or by calling (205) 254-6560. Please provide your name, phone number, and email address we will contact you with the information.

09/07/2023

🌟Recruit Wednesday 🌟

The Birmingham Police Department is offering a $5,000 hiring bonus for new and lateral officers.

Come and visit our recruiters by stopping by our Police Academy at 401 6th Ave S to speak with our recruiters about becoming a police officer. Our next agility test will be hosted on September 16, 2023

09/07/2023

**Bulk trash and brush collection updates**

The following communities were completed on Wednesday, September 6:

--Southside District
North Titusville
11 loads for 42.88 tons
1 day behind

--East End District
Oak Ridge Park #1
South Woodlawn
9 loads for 39.63 tons
On schedule

--North Birmingham District
College Hills
Graymont
14 loads for 75.21 tons
On schedule

--Ensley District
Sandusky
Sherman Heights
15 loads for 82.13 tons
1 day behind

The following communities will be serviced Thursday, September 7:
Oak Ridge
Wylam
Druid Hills
North Eastlake
Zion City
South Titusville
5 Points South

09/06/2023

Our weekly look at year-to-date public safety stats, courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department.

39 fi****ms recovered last week

1,296 fi****ms recovered year-to-date 2023

1,395 fi****ms recovered year-to-date 2022

09/06/2023

On Thursday evening, September 14, in remembrance of the events of 1963, the Ballard House Project, Inc., and its partners invite the Birmingham community to engage in critical, intergenerational dialogue with scholar, author, and nationally recognized thought leader Dr. Eddie Glaude. The event will also highlight messages from civil rights family members and inspirational music. The transformative event is free and will take place at 16th Street Baptist Church, 1530 Sixth Ave. North. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the event begins at 6 p.m.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birmingham-1963-2023-60-years-of-remembrance-reflection-reconciliation-tickets-673355242657?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

09/06/2023

The Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits (PEP) will be hosting three workshops in the month of September that will cover several topics related to permitting and inspections within the City of Birmingham. These three workshops will help better inform the public of the requirements for pulling a permit within Birmingham and the inspection processes related to each permit. These informational workshops will be beneficial to both citizens and developers. Each event is designed to be 2 hours in length. All of the events are free and open to the public.

1. Session A: The first session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Thursday, September 7th from 10am-12pm, will cover topics such as zoning requirements, pre-permitting meetings, and a new online permit guide for the city.

2. Session B: The second session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Wednesday, September 13th from 10am-12pm, will cover the permitting process from A to Z as well as a discussion around contractor education and ensuring citizens have the correct information when selecting a contractor.

3. Session C: The final session, which will take place at the CrossPlex on Thursday, September 21st from 10am-12pm, will cover the inspections and enforcement aspects related to permitted and unpermitted work within the city.