Shelby County Court House
By David Sher
ComebackTown has published hundreds of columns with the intent to improve our Birmingham region.
Disappointingly, when I, or one of my guest columnists praise Birmingham, we often receive negative comments from folks who live in the suburbs or out-of-county, particularly Shelby County. Continue reading 38% of Shelby County workers could lose their jobs →
Bob Stewart
Today’s guest columnist is Bob Stewart.
There are all kinds of ways to define comeback.
Is Birmingham the ComebackTown or the come back town? Continue reading Birmingham, there’s more than one way to mount a comeback →
Randy Adamy
Today’s guest columnist is Randy Adamy.
I want your help.
I need your help.
Friends, shoppers and Costco lovers lend me your ears.
We need a second Costco in Birmingham. Continue reading Huntsville gets 2nd Costco–When is it Birmingham’s turn? →
Jay Taylor
Today’s guest columnist is Jay Taylor.
Three years.
That’s how long it’s been since the tumbleweed started rolling through Brookwood Village.
It seems longer, doesn’t it? Brookwood’s demise was slow and predictable. Continue reading The case for an iceplex at Brookwood Village →
George McMillan
By George McMillan
Music legend Carlos Santana knows a thing or two about music festivals, having performed at Woodstock and headlined dozens of the very best ones over his stellar career.
After exploring Birmingham’s signature event, the ten-time Grammy winner said, “City Stages is like acupuncture. It opens up the flow of consciousness.” Continue reading City Stages: A wild ride that’s still paying dividends →
By David Sher
Who says all internet columns have be boring and dull?
Birmingham, let’s have some fun!
We have so many reasons to be proud and it’s time to sing our cities praises. Continue reading Let’s sing the praises of Birmingham →
Find yourself willing to stand in line at Last Call Baking (Photo David Beckett)
Today’s guest columnist is David Beckett.
Rewarding my patience.
The line can spill out into the street and across several storefronts.
Customers line up early and the bakery closes when all the pastries are sold.
And what a story. Continue reading The best bakery in America is right here in Birmingham →
Birmingham skyline, Creator: Dennis Pillion al.com
By David Sher
Tragedy strikes cities across the nation.
But when Birmingham faces a crisis, we often internalize it, questioning our future.
This column isn’t about the recent 5 Points shooting, though it serves as a stark reminder.
It’s about how Birmingham views itself compared to other cities. Continue reading Birmingham does not own gun violence →
Bucky Wood
Today’s guest columnist is Bucky Wood.
I was born and raised in Birmingham.
I currently live in Mountain Brook.
Some of you may jump to conclusions about people who live in Mountain Brook.
But I want to make it clear that me and many of my neighbors care about Birmingham, would like to make a difference, but feel powerless. Continue reading Mountain Brook man, indifference must end—time for action →
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