FOOD & DRINK
Hair on cheese, ‘grime and debris’ and hiding inspection scores: Jefferson County’s worst restaurant ratings
Seven Jefferson County restaurants scored 84 or below on their most recent health inspection ratings. Scores below 85 trigger a reinspection within 60 days. Among the infractions were a piece of hair on cheese, a can opener soiled with “grime and debris” and a restaurant not displaying its most recent health inspection where customers can see it.
Jefferson County funds new low-cost grocery store
The Jefferson County Commission, in partnership with hunger solution company Goodr and the Daniel Payne Legacy Village Foundation, recently unveiled a new low-cost grocery store. The new store, part of a chain called Goodr, opened in Birmingham’s Daniel Payne Plaza. County officials said it will help combat food insecurity in...
GBHS offering $25 pet adoption fees to empty the shelters
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is offering $25 pet adoption fees from May 1-15. It’s made possible through the BISSELL Pet Foundation. Stephanie Salvago joined the CBS 42 Morning News on Saturday. She said Cathy Bissell with the foundation allows shelters like GBHS to offset adoption fees and discount them to […]
Iron Tribe Fitness opens new location on Valleydale Rd.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Want to become part of the Tribe? Well Iron Tribe opened up a new location in Inverness. For 12 years, they were on the eastern side of Highway 280. Now they are off Valleydale Road in their new building, the first they have built from the ground up.
Birmingham’s venerable Burger Philips building on the docket at Design Review
The city of Birmingham’s Design Review Committee discusses plans to make alterations to structures that fall within one of the city’s many historic and commercial revitalization districts. This column summarizes recent DRC activity with projects grouped by type and location. This edition of Design Review recaps the DRC meeting from April 24, 2024.
'Star Wars' event hosted at McWane Center for 'May the 4th'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Join the McWane Center all day today from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. for their 'May the Fourth' event!. It's in honor of the quote "May the force with be you," from the Star Wars movie franchise when the character Obi-Wan Kenobi departed ways with Luke SkyWalker as a means to wish him well.
Nate Bargatze’s Be Funny Tour: How to find the cheapest tickets
Comedian Nate Bargatze is out on tour and is headed to Birmingham and Huntsville. Bargatze, named “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” by The Atlantic Magazine, is known for his clean and relatable standup routines. A Nashville native, Bargatze has had 10 appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy...
2024 Kitty Kat Haven 5K Meow-A-Thon set for May 18
The Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue center in Hoover plans to hold its 2024 5K Meow-A-Thon & 1-Mile Whisker Walk on Saturday, May 18, at Veterans Park. It’s a fundraiser for the no-kill, cage-free shelter for cats and kittens. Check-in starts at 7 a.m., and the 5K is at 8 a.m, with a 1-mile walk/run following at 9:30 a.m.
5 fun things you won't want to miss in May
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Video above: Cherry blossoms in full bloom for 2024 in DC. Explore the best things to do in Central Alabama this month!. Below, you'll find the perfect mix of concerts, festivals and outdoor adventures to as we head into summer. The following events are in order...
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