City receives $4 million federal investment for Valley Creek Rails-to-Trail project
Congresswoman Terri Sewell presented Mayor Woodfin and local leaders with $4 million to support the Valley Creek Rails-to-Trail project.
The Valley Creek Rails-to-Trail project is a vital piece of the Red Rock Trail network that will help Freshwater Land Trust build an almost 22-mile loop around the City of Birmingham. Additionally, it will connect residents of Qualified Census Tracts in west Jefferson County to the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Western Health Clinic, Red Mountain Park, Birmingham CrossPlex, and the new Bus Rapid Transit Station planned within the Birmingham CrossPlex complex.
Congrats to the Hornets! Recap of the 2023 Magic City Classic
In an exciting battle, the Hornets defeated the Bulldogs 31-16 at the historic Legion Field at the 82nd Magic City Classic.
Click the button below to see photos from the Magic City Classic this past weekend!
Mayor Woodfin: More than ever, Birmingham can’t afford to lose Birmingham-Southern College
In this week's InSync Birmingham, Mayor Woodfin gives his thoughts on State Treasurer Young J. Boozer III's decision to decline a multi-million dollar loan to Birmigham-Southern College (BSC).
He writes, "The Treasurer’s denial of the loan after months of back and forth with BSC is puzzling. BSC meets the eligibility requirements, has sufficient collateral to back it, has a financial restructuring plan that makes sense, and has a reasonable timeline for repaying it.
His denial leaves 731 students stranded — 240 of them seniors who are expecting to receive their BSC diplomas in May 2024. And it harms the nearly 1,500 people who work directly or indirectly for the College.