Mac Moorer
Today’s guest columnist is Mac Moorer.
I recently attended an evening event in the City Center and was amazed by what I saw and heard driving down 2nd Ave North – crowded sidewalks, music, bars, restaurants, dogs being walked, and bustling activity. Continue reading Why downtown Birmingham is flourishing →
Maury Shevin
Today’s guest columnist is Maury Shevin.
Birmingham has done it!
After decades of stagnation and missteps, Birmingham continues to make decisions that prove to the world that we are not the Birmingham of old. Continue reading We showed the world what Birmingham is today →
Michael Sznajderman
Today’s guest columnist is Michael Sznajderman.
Hey Birmingham. Why do we have such low self-esteem?
Yes, we have a dark history.
Yes, our steamy summers can be trying.
And yes, we’ve got some tough issues that aren’t easily solved. Continue reading Don’t be surprised: People love Birmingham! →
Rebecca Rothman (Photo by Harry Long)
Today’s guest columnist is Rebecca Rothman.
Some things are so far-fetched you can’t make them up.
I’m a happily married mom of two well-adjusted teenagers. I work in finance. I volunteer at my temple, host Shabbat dinners, and drive carpool to Girl Scouts. I am a practical person!
And yet here I am at the age of 48, performing stand-up comedy. Continue reading Something funny is going on in Birmingham →
Dr. Jimmy Krell
Today’s guest columnist is Jimmy Krell.
Some folks may have thought we were nuts, but my wife and I moved to downtown Birmingham and we couldn’t be happier.
Not only that, but my partners and I moved our dermatology practice to downtown.
This has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Continue reading We moved to downtown Birmingham, it’s awesome! →
Gerald Watkins
Today’s guest columnist is Gerald Watkins.
The world’s about to discover a unique Birmingham attraction.
An attraction that even many local folks don’t know much about.
A huge event is coming to Birmingham!
An event that that virtually no one saw coming. Continue reading The world’s about to discover a one-of-a-kind Birmingham attraction →
Keith Cromwell
Today’s guest column is Keith Cromwell.
Of course Birmingham is The Magic City, because I’ve seen dreams come true here with my own eyes.
I took the helm of Red Mountain Theatre (RMT) as Executive Director in 2003 and I’ve been overwhelmed with the potential for Birmingham and its youth. Continue reading Look out Broadway–Birmingham is ‘comin’ →
Ed Fields
Today’s guest columnist is Ed Fields.
Let’s be honest — Birmingham is not the first place most people think of when envisioning a thriving entrepreneurial metropolis.
But, they should. Continue reading Birmingham–a hotbed for business acceleration →
Jen Dent & Walton Foster
Today’s guest columnists are Jen Dent and Walton Foster.
People ask…
How do you consistently recruit the very best talent to Birmingham?
Our answer is that secret is hiding in plain sight. Continue reading The secret to recruiting great talent to Birmingham →
Vision of Red Mountain Cut (Photo courtesy of Red Mountain Cut Foundation)
By David Sher
Two weeks ago Bryson Stephens grabbed Birmingham’s attention with a brilliant idea for a lighted bridge alongside the Red Mountain Cut–an idea that could change the face of Birmingham.
The response has been positive and overwhelming.
Called “Gateway to the City, Bridge to the future,” a new website and video have just been launched. Continue reading Red Mountain Cut idea goes viral (New video) →
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