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Birmingham, Ala. —– Like most cities, Birmingham has its own list of largest, greatest, oldest places and things to brag about. Here are a few: With a metropolitan population of more than a million people, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. No need to pigeonhole Birmingham as serving only fried pies and barbecue. The […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital has achieved this honor for the eighth consecutive year. By Bob Shepard For the eighth year in a row, University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital has been listed on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2020 list of 100 Great Hospitals in America. UAB has earned this distinction every year since […]

PHOTO: ROBBIE CAPONETTO As Birmingham locals, the editors at Southern Living all have their favorite spots around town. From places to eat amazing cuisine, bars to grab a great drink, and shops filled with unique finds, Birmingham has a lot to keep you entertained. We polled the editors and came up with a list of […]

INTERNATIONAL MULTI-SPORT EVENT EXPECTED TO GENERATE $75 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 6, 2020) – The World Police and Fire Games Federation has awarded the 2025 World Police and Fire Games to Birmingham, Alabama, officials announced today. The decision comes following a presentation to the Federation’s Board of Directors by the Birmingham Bid Committee, which […]

“The Heaviest Corner on Earth” isn’t really the heaviest corner on earth of course. But it is a striking tribute to Birmingham’s miraculous growth in the early 1900s and an important legacy from the city’s formative years. Birmingham, Ala.—The Heaviest Corner on Earth refers to a grouping of four early skyscrapers anchoring the intersection on […]

Reimagine all of your favorite Birmingham locations with our free Birmingham Coloring Book. This digital download features 13 scenes that make-up Birmingham’s identity, including: Railroad Park, Sloss Furnaces, Vulcan Park & Museum and more. Click here to download. Share your photos using #INBirmingham for the chance to be featured below!

Birmingham has received a 100 perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, released its eighth annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI), in assessing LGBTQ equality in 506 cities across the […]

Top Five Reasons To Visit Birmingham By Joey Amato During these strange and unsettling times, it’s important to have something to look forward to. Travel has always been the satisfying escape for those seeking adventure and new experiences. While this is not a time to make immediate travel plans, the idea of future journeys helps […]

Lifestyle Birmingham’s Renaissance on Display By Lisa Elia More Content Now For a city whose theater district once rivaled that of New York’s, it’s only fitting today that it’s undergoing a second act and the reviews, so far, are glowing. From its foodie-loving restaurants that have filled once-shuttered storefronts to its green spaces that have […]

Birmingham, Alabama, is known as “The Dinner Table of the South.” From the country’s best barbecue to global dishes with the influence of the American South, Birmingham’s dining scene is one to relish. The energetic entertainment community includes symphony performances and an active, historic Theater District. The city was ground zero for the American Civil […]