99 Voices: Vacant school becomes site of new life for Bush Hills neighborhood
In the latest 99 Voices highlight, Bush Hills residents are showing us what being a good neighbor truly means.
Click the button below to hear the journey residents have taken to transform the former Woodrow Wilson Elementary School into a vibrant community hub.
City of Birmingham files public nuisance lawsuit against vacant East Thomas apartments
The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Birmingham has filed a lawsuit against the owners of East Thomas Apartments to have the property declared a public nuisance. The long-vacant multi-unit apartment complex has been the scene of many calls related to arson, violent crimes, illegal drug sales, overdoses and theft.
“When violence and drugs threaten public safety, it’s important that the city steps in to disrupt the flow of drugs into our streets, holds criminals accountable and makes our neighborhoods safer for residents, businesses and visitors,” said City Attorney Nicole E. King.
Click the button below to learn more about the lawsuit filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court.
Pro tip: If you put Food Truck Friday on your calendar, it's technically a meeting.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the summer and into fall for Food Truck Friday at City Hall.
Click the button below to see the lineup of food trucks coming this Friday, June 2.
The City's 60th commemoration poster series continues
As we continue to commemorate the 1963 Birmingham Civil and Human Rights Movement all year long, the City of Birmingham will unveil a different themed poster each month to honor the various people and acts of heroism that took place in our city. June is the month we reflect upon restorative justice and the efforts to repair the breach of racism. June's poster is themed “Break Every Chain" and features a collage of past and present champions of justice.
This month, our partners will host several events across the city. In addition, The City of Birmingham will re-open the historic A.G. Gaston Motel in the days to come. Check out the calendar of events for details about these and other activities happening all year at birminghamal.gov/forgingjustice. Free copies of this month’s poster are available in city hall.