City of Birmingham awarded $1.1 million grant for A.G. Gaston Motel restoration

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant to the City of Birmingham’s restoration of the historic A.G. Gaston Motel, which served as a safe space for Black travelers and civil-rights leaders. Funds from the “Humanities in Place” program will support the restoration of the interior coffee shop and dining room in the 1968 wing of the motel.

Take a look at some of the work in progress at this historic site by clicking the video above or the button below

Annastacia Gray Hardy leads efforts to spruce up her Fountain Heights neighborhood

Live HealthSmart Alabama marks first phase of improvements to Titusville community

City and state leaders, supporters, and citizens gathered to celebrate phase one of improvements in the Titusville community. Housing Birmingham's first "Neighborway" – a path that can be safely shared by people who are biking, walking, driving and more – Live HealthSmart Alabama and leaders of this initiative are focused on creating a safe and healthy environment in Titusville.

Click the image above or the button below to watch the video and hear all the updates and next steps for this effort.

You're invited to the Block Party!

Come enjoy the Morehouse Tuskegee Classic Block Party at Birmingham City Hall on Friday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participating food trucks include: Word of Mouth BBQ, Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Coco Crabs, Sugar and Ice Desserts, Simone’s Kitchen ATL, Treats So Sweet, Lemonade Junkeez and Aww Shucks.