Print Comics Are Still Strong
By Harrison Pike DC Comics held a virtual convention for the second year in a row this month, tripling their viewership this time. Does that boom reflect growth in the …
Men get breast cancer, too
With the pink ribbons and the feminine messaging, it can be easy to forget that breast cancer is not just a woman’s disease. Since breast cancer is predominantly found in …
Jimmy Truong brings hospitality to the coffee business
By Gabby Bass-Butler After working at a coffee shop in Portland, Oregon, and returning home to Birmingham in June 2016, June Roasters owner Jimmy Truong knew Birminhgam needed a coffee …
Homewood participates in the eighth annual blazer bolt for brain cancer race
By Mara Casey The eighth annual Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer race took place Saturday, Oct. 23, in downtown Homewood. A 5K race began at 8 a.m., with a 1-mile …
BIRMINGHAM NEEDS MORE “FRIENDS OF RICKWOOD FIELD”
August 18, 1910. Opening Day at Rickwood Field. On a hot August afternoon in 1910, more than 10,000, baseball fans gathered for the opening game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham …
The Resilience of Birmingham’s Minor League Sports Teams
By Mara Casey Alabama may be football country, but there are plenty of opportunities for another professional sport … or three. Birmingham is home to three professional minor league sports …
The Best Medicine: Local Pharmacies Provide Special Care
Drugs. Vaccines. Unbeatable customer service. Burgers and ice cream. While many local businesses have been bruised due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three local pharmacies – Crestwood Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, …
Inspero: BRINGING BEAUTY TO BIRMINGHAM
“We believe in restoration, reconciliation, and redemption. We believe beauty is what will transform the world. We believe in cultivating Birmingham’s creative community so our city will flourish.” INSPERO: GOD …
Huffman High School gives students career opportunities
It’s not just Huffman High School, it’s “Huffman University.” That was the name Huffman High School academy coordinator Shenik Andrews gave the Birmingham City High School when describing the Academy …