Birmingham officially welcomes Slutty Vegan at grand opening in Woodlawn

Slutty Vegan CEO and founder Pinky Cole, who opened her restaurant Sunday in Woodlawn with a block party and ribbon cutting, said her company is more than just burgers, fries and pies. It’s also an ecosystem focused on people, purpose and philanthropy.

On Saturday, she met with several Black Birmingham small business leaders to discuss her climb to building her a plant-based, $100 million food company that has five locations in Georgia and is set to open many more in America. During her talk, she offered tips people need to know when starting a business.

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American Rescue Plan brings $27 million to Birmingham neighborhoods

Birmingham will see a $27 million investment in our neighborhoods, thanks to the American Rescue Plan.

More than 70 projects are under review, including capital projects, housing development, economic development and public services.

Make plans to attend K-3 Literacy Town Hall Tuesday, August 30

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan will host a town hall on Tuesday, August 30 to encourage community support of kindergarten to third-grade literacy.

The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Boutwell Auditorium, located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard.

Parents of children K-3, local literacy groups, current and retired educators, faith communities and residents are invited to learn how to support Birmingham children in achieving grade-level literacy.

The City of Birmingham has approved a new uniform trash bin system

 The City of Birmingham is launching a uniform garbage cart system for all its residential homes. Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recommended and the Birmingham City Council approved $6.5 million to purchase, assemble and distribute 100,000 large trash bins.  

“This is a very progressive step forward,” Woodfin said. “Birmingham will now be aligned with best practices of most cities in this country when it comes to trash pickup. This is a win for our refuse collectors and a win for our residents.”  

Each Birmingham residential home will receive one complimentary 96-gallon garbage cart. These industrial bins keep trash protected from animals and weather elements. They will be serviced using new automated side loader refuse trucks with other existing trucks being retrofitted with special tippers.  

Hudson opens Civil Rights Trail Market at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Mayor Woodfin, along with members of the Birmingham City Council, joined Birmingham Airport Authority and Hudson leaders for the opening of the Civil Rights Trail Market at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

The rebranded retail store located in Concourse C helps tell the story of Birmingham and its role in the civil rights movement to travelers. The store carries The U.S. Civil Rights Trail book by Lee Sentell along with other items for travelers to take a piece of history along their journeys.