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The Official Downtown BHM Coffee Trail!
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Yaysayers
Birmingham is home to many unique and fun coffee destinations. With over 15 coffee shops in the Birmingham Metro area, we created a coffee trail to help you navigate the best spots in town for a delicious cup of joe. This extensive trail extends across Birmingham and can take several trips to complete it.
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Downtown Birmingham has more SPORTS!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Events, Front Page, Yaysayers
Did you know Birmingham is home to 5 pro sports teams? Within the past 10 years, the Magic City has welcomed a professional basketball, soccer, baseball, football, and even a hockey team! With Legion Soccer Club, USFL Stallions, and Minor League Barons seasons about to begin, here’s what you need to know for the best season of pro-sports yet!
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Check out what's POPPING in Woodlawn with Tanesha Sims-Summers!
Filed Under: Birmingham Food & Drink, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
Have you tried Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn, located right outside of downtown? With over eight different flavors to choose from, NBNKC is the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet OR salty tooth. However, NBNKC is more than just popcorn; Tanesha Sims-Summers, owner and founder, believes “We make Birmingham sweeter one kernel at a time.
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4 reasons you should move downtown according to the Moore sisters!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Residential, Yaysayers
Meet Lauren and Marina Moore! These sisters have lived at The Watts residents for the past two years. Learn why the Moores choose to live downtown rather than stay in the suburbs.
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2022 in retrospect: 6 projects that have created vibrancy in Birmingham.
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Woodlawn, Yaysayers
REV focuses on creating vibrant business districts. These districts enhance our lives and help attract and retain talent and business in our region. REV works in two main areas within Birmingham; Woodlawn and Downtown. In 2022 the city has seen a lot of growth and changes, so let’s reflect on the past year!
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Birmingham Holiday Traditions then and now!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Get Involved, Yaysayers
Some may recall the Enchanted Forest at the Pizitz or the Christmas light display on 20th street; Birmingham has a rich history and continues to create new traditions. As we take you through a deep dive into the historic holiday seasons, Birmingham is continuing to change to be a more inclusive and vibrant city.
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Four unique and local small businesses to support this holiday season!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Small Business, Yaysayers
The holiday season is in full swing, and we have the perfect place to not only buy unique gifts but also support the community. We are highlighting four local small businesses that can help you check off some holiday shopping!
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Take a walk alongside the Birmingham Holiday Window Art Trail!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Filling Vacant Spaces, Front Page, Yaysayers
Downtown Birmingham has partnered with seven local artists to begin the first Birmingham Holiday Magic Window Art Trail! The artist had full access to the unoccupied window spaces to create a holiday-related art scene. Artists were encouraged to use multimedia art types in their windows, and began to go up the last week of November. You can check out all the artist and their work now until the end of the year!
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There's Holiday Magic back in the streets of Birmingham!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Get Involved, Small Business, Yaysayers
Shopping locally has never been so easy! You can support small businesses at our Holiday Magic Market this Friday from 4 – 8 pm. The market will be conveniently located on 20th Street between 2nd and 4th Avenue North. There will be over 15 vendors and a LIVE on 20th street performance!