Todays guest columnist is Joseph Mungenast.
When I left Birmingham at 18, I didn’t imagine I’d come back after college.
Like many young people, I was eager to escape the place I’d always called home.
The idea of a bigger city with more opportunities, excitement, and a faster pace was appealing. Continue reading I was eager to escape Birmingham, now I’m thrilled I came home
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
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
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
Today’s guest columnist is Bill Ivey.
I had a dream.
In my dream, time stands still, and many great Birmingham musicians are alive simultaneously.
These giants gather on 4th Avenue North in Birmingham’s old Black Business district, in the Lodge Room at the Masonic Temple—4th Avenue’s grand, seven-story anchor.
This is an incredibly diverse, brilliant group, each with Birmingham roots, that represents multiple music genres. But, at their respective cores, they are the same. Continue reading Birmingham music greats gather together
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
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
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!
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