By Michael Sznajderman
Birmingham has so much to offer, especially for visitors.
From our important civil rights sites, to our unique industrial heritage, to our amazing parks and greenways, to our nationally recognized foodie scene, we punch above our weight as a destination. Continue reading The day Birmingham goes dark
By David Sher
What’s it about Birmingham with food and drink?
Birmingham knows how to create culinary and beverage success stories. Continue reading Birmingham’s hidden restaurant empire
By David Fleming
On the morning of October 31, 2025, a fast-moving fire began in a long-vacant commercial building on Cobb Lane in Birmingham’s Five Points South and tore through an entire block, destroying multiple historic structures and leaving nearly two dozen people displaced. Continue reading It’s Not Just the Arsonist Who Started the Devastating Southside Fire
By David Sher
I still remember the thrill of Brookwood Mall’s opening in the early 1970s.
My fondest memories include celebrating birthdays at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour with its famous drum roll and free ice cream, enjoying crepes at The Magic Pan, and sitting joyfully as the singing Santa performed during the holidays. Brookwood was where we lived, laughed, and created lasting memories. Continue reading Brookwood Mall vs. Riverchase Galleria—And the loser is…
Today’s guest columnist is Dr. Michele Kong.
Fourteen years ago, our world changed forever.
Our son was diagnosed with autism, and overnight we stepped into a reality we were not prepared for. Continue reading People from all over the world soon to be coming to Birmingham
By David Sher
Nick Saban likely never met Frank Stitt on a field or in a kitchen together, but they share something profound: both men fundamentally transformed their domains and elevated Birmingham and Alabama in the eyes of the nation. Continue reading Stitt and Saban fundamentally transformed Alabama
Today’s guest columnist is Emily Lyons, RN.
Daniel walked to his garage in North Carolina.
He set up a video camera and started recording.
Looking at the camera, he said words to the effect of “This is for the media and the FBI,” applied a tourniquet, and used a radial arm saw to cut off his hand.
He drove himself to the hospital, leaving his severed hand behind. Continue reading Man cuts off hand after brother blows up Birmingham woman and murders policeman
By David Sher
Sometimes you have to take a chance. Do the unexpected. Be different.
Birmingham has always been risk-averse. But there comes a time when we have to say enough is enough. Continue reading Downtown Birmingham Needs Free Parking Now
Today’s guest columnist is Dr. Del Smith.
Most entrepreneurs dream of joining the S&P 500.
Few are bold enough to announce it as their destination.
Fewer still would choose Birmingham, Alabama as their launchpad. Continue reading Why I chose Birmingham to build my future S&P 500 Company
By David Sher
I got up this morning, grabbed my gym bag, and headed to my workout.
I ran into a friend in the gym I hadn’t seen in a while and asked him about his two adult daughters. Continue reading Inexcusable we lose our children to other cities