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Village Living
Lawyer balances banking law and Woodhill Cottage jams
Jenny McCain didn’t set out to become the face of a small-batch conserves and jams company. In fact, the banking attorney has been making the same recipes since “forever,” long before Woodhill Cottage ever had a label. It began as a creative outlet, developing into a favorite...
thehomewoodstar.com
Homewood’s new CFO aims to earn public trust
Homewood’s new chief financial officer said her parents made a deal with one another when it came to naming their offspring. “My mom and dad had two girls, but they had a deal that my mom would get to name any boys they had, and my dad would get to name any girls they had,” Aspen Collins said. “He picked both names. On the way to the hospital, they were listening to a ski competition in Aspen. That’s how I got my name. My sister’s name is Randi. She was named after his poker buddy, so I feel like I got the better end of the deal in the naming convention.”
ABC 33/40 News
Birmingham airport hosting job fair for several positions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Are you looking for a new opportunity or interested in building your career at the airport? The Birmingham Airport Authority will host a job fair at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) on Tuesday, October 6th. Employers from a variety of areas at the airport—including retail, concessions,...
The Trussville Tribune
Chamber marks Scarlet Raven Gaming reopening
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce marked the grand reopening of Scarlet Raven Gaming with a ribbon-cutting Sept. 24 at 100 Watterson Parkway. The chamber said the event marks a new chapter for the local gaming business, which has grown since it first opened. Scarlet Raven is expanding with […]
WBRC
Homeowners try to summon Birmingham mayor's wife in lawsuit
familydestinationsguide.com
Life Still Feels Good In This Overlooked Alabama Town Where Rent Stays Under $700
Nobody put Montevallo, Alabama on the cover of a magazine, and that oversight is the town’s best-kept secret and your greatest opportunity. Sitting quietly between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa in Shelby County, Montevallo is the kind of place that rewards the people who actually pay attention. Rent stays under $700...
Bham Now
Home Listings: See 16 on the market now across Birmingham
Are you looking for a new home in Birmingham? We’ve got 16 fresh, new and coming soon listings for you to check out this weekend – you’re sure to find the perfect home for you. Enjoy!. For more info, contact Merry Leach at 205-266-5660 or email merryleach@realtysouth.com.
Bham Now
Birmingham-area career + job fairs happening in October 2026
Time to polish your resume! October brings a busy run of hiring events across the Birmingham area. Whether you’re after a job in aviation, education or something in between, here are six career fairs and job fairs to put on your calendar. Oct. 6: BHM Airport Job Fair at...
connectcre.com
Federal Realty Pays $508M for Birmingham Retail Center
Federal Realty Investment Trust acquired The Summit, an Alabama retail destination, for $508 million ($498 million on a net basis). The retail center is a 100-acre, approximately 870,000-square-foot open-air property developed over more than 30 years. It was owned by Bayer Properties, which has since opened a number of other retail hubs with “The Summit” moniker. Centennial handled the leasing and property management.
ABC 33/40 News
The Summit Gets New Owner in $508 Million Acquisition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — For more than three decades, The Summit has been a familiar part of Birmingham’s retail landscape. Now, the 100-acre shopping destination has a new owner. Federal Realty Investment Trust announced Thursday that it has acquired The Summit for $508 million, or $498 million on...
piprolink.com
FCEF Cuts Ribbon on New Training Center in Birmingham, Ala.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) celebrated the official opening of its new Birmingham, Ala., Training Center on Sept. 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony which drew more than 46 representatives from education, flooring industry leadership, workforce development and the local business community. The new training center will serve as...
AL.com
Birmingham’s Summit shopping center purchased for $508 million
The Summit, Birmingham’s 100-acre outdoor shopping center, has been acquired for $508 million. Maryland-based Federal Realty Investment Trust announced the acquisition Thursday. The original developer Bayer Properties sold its property management and leasing portfolio to the Dallas-based Centennial in 2022. Since its opening almost 30 years ago, the Summit...
hooversun.com
Hoover woman opens coffee truck
There’s nothing simple about starting a new business, especially for someone who is raising six children and works another job. But for Jessica Maldonado, simple is exactly what she was going for when she opened her mobile coffee and drinks truck in June. Her truck, Something Simple Coffee +...
Furniture Today
Alabama retailer ending 83-year run
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ideal Furniture here is closing after 83 years. The Birmingham, Ala.-based retailer, located at 792 19th St. in the Ensley neighborhood, announced its coming closure in a Facebook post on Sept. 30. “After 83 incredible years of serving Ensley and Birmingham, the time has come for...
birminghamparent.com
LoveShackFancy Opens First Alabama Store at The Summit in Birmingham
The Summit just got a whole lot more fancy with the addition of LoveShackFancy, a popular vintage-inspired lifestyle brand created to “celebrate love and revel in the beauty of a flower-filled, rose-colored world,” their website declares. The late summer 2026 opening marks LoveShackFancy’s first Alabama location. Located next...
Bham Now
The Summit sells for $508M to out of state firm
The Summit, Birmingham’s largest retail destination, has been acquired for $508 million by Maryland-based Federal Realty Investment Trust. Purchased from its original local owner Bayer Properties, the 100-acre, 870,000-square-foot open-air property is the most-visited retail destination in Alabama, drawing nearly 9 million visits annually. “Opportunities to buy truly irreplaceable,...
AL.com
Birmingham advances walkable urban village plans for 12 historic neighborhoods
Birmingham is advancing a long-term effort to revitalize 12 historic neighborhood centers across the city, with plans focused on creating walkable commercial districts that serve as hubs for residents, businesses and community activity. At its Tuesday meeting, the Birmingham City Council agreed to pay nearly $700,000 to three firms to...
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FCEF opens Birmingham flooring training center
Birmingham, Ala.—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) celebrated the opening of its new Birmingham Training Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 29. More than 46 representatives from education, the flooring industry, workforce development and the local business community attended the event. The center will provide hands-on instruction for students...