Bob Patterson ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
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Change is ever-present. Having recently turned 60, I have seen a lot of change in the city I have lived in all my life.
From the civil rights struggles of my childhood, to the white flight to the suburbs after that, to the current resurgence of Downtown, I have been both an observer and participant. Continue reading Moving from Shelby County to downtown was one of the best decisions we ever made! →
Meg Deusner (Photo: KP Studios) ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
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This is an unlikely story.
A story you’d expect to hear about children from Hollywood California—not Birmingham Alabama.
But what’s even more important is this story is a testament to the people of Birmingham—a city with a real sense of community.
I’ll get to the ‘community’ part in a moment—but let’s start from the beginning… Continue reading Why many Birmingham children are working in film and TV →
Dave Gray, President & CEO of Daxko ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
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Huntsville is on track to surpass Birmingham as Alabama’s largest city.
This is a blow to our civic pride, but it also reflects far deeper issues in our metro area. Continue reading How Birmingham may have missed out on 103,000 jobs →
Bob Crutchfield, Executive Director Innovate Birmingham ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
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Don’t you wish Birmingham had a Michael Dell like Austin Texas?
A Jeff Bezos like Seattle Washington?
Or a Sam Walton like Bentonville Arkansas? Continue reading How Birmingham created a dozen millionaires and 200 new jobs →
We in Jefferson County are so intent on staying divided that we’re willing to suffer financial disruption and the unfortunate consequences. Continue reading 3 local cities at risk →
Alabama Coach Paul Bear Bryant Watching UA win another national championship game was exhilarating!
But there’s been something I’ve always wondered.
Many of you young folks may not remember, but Birmingham used to be called ‘The Football Capital of the South.” Continue reading Did Bear Bryant block Birmingham’s aspirations? →
Charlie Waldrep ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
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“Metro Government” has become a mantra for some citizens while others are terrified of the thought of giving up their smaller, responsive local governments.
Consequently, “Metro Government” is a concept unlikely to be achieved among Jefferson County’s 35 municipalities. Continue reading Terrified of metro government?–here’s a better idea →
Samantha Dubrinsky ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
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“There are Jews in Alabama?”
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked that question over the past six years working as a Jewish professional for the Birmingham Jewish Federation. Continue reading Alabama Jews thank Christian neighbors →
Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is Willie Chriesman. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here .
Birmingham’s new mayor has some very definite ideas about his priorities upon taking office—dealing with the city’s crime problem, revitalizing the neighborhoods and making sure city government is efficient, effective, transparent, accountable and citizen-friendly.
But what about dealing with the issue of regional cooperation as a priority? Continue reading Birmingham’s new mayor knows what he wants →
I was driving to Atlanta to visit my family during afternoon rush hour traffic.
It took almost an hour to exit from I-285 to Georgia 400 in Atlanta–almost as much time as it took to drive from Birmingham to Anniston.
I kept asking myself —how can people live like this? Continue reading Do we want to be another Atlanta? (vote) →
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