a note from the digital editor
If you took a look at our about page, you may have noticed that The Local is run by a class of Samford University students. We love reaching beyond our …
introducing Bungalow Bungalow: Birmingham’s Eco-Friendly One Stop Shop
For the first time ever, Birmingham has an eco-friendly, non-toxic home goods refill shop, Bungalow Bungalow. The store features refillable laundry detergent, dish detergent, castile soaps, home cleaning concentrates, candles, …
Quarantine tips from katie morris, Founder of pure results
Quarantining and practicing social distancing are great opportunities to pause and focus on ways we can all make an effort to take care of ourselves. Not only is it a …
new hobbies you can take up while in isolation
Looking for something new to do after the monotony of being at home and seeing the same thing over and over again kicks in? Well, you’re not alone – pretty …
A short analysis of The redmont hotel
Originally opened in 1925, The Redmont Hotel is a 14-story hotel and conference center located in downtown Birmingham. “The Redmont was originally a 200-room hotel designed by Lloyd Preacher, an …
5 Ideas to Help Cure Quarantine Boredom
Remember all those times you said, “There just aren’t enough hours in the day…”? Well, thanks to the current global pandemic, you’ve finally got some newfound free time. But maybe …
COOKIE DOUGH MAGIC IS OPENING NEW LOCATION THIS SUMMER
Cookie Dough Magic, a Birmingham favorite, just announced that they will be opening a second location in Huntsville this summer. Cookie Dough Magic uses heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs so safe …
you deserve a couch-cation
Tired of sitting on your couch? Wishing you had something to break up the monotony of doing the same thing day after day? This is for you. While we won’t …
Exploring the Vulcan trail
Red Mountain is home to a variety of parks and trails in the Birmingham area, but the Vulcan Trail is one that is especially important in terms of history. Scattered …