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Original article by Pat Byington for Bham Now Capella Pizzeria is moving into the former Your Pie location within the Uptown retail development at the BJCC. A family-owned pizzeria, Capella specializes in authentic custom wood-fired pizza from Italy. This will be the pizza joint’s third location in the Birmingham metro area. Click here to read the […]

The Sage is open now and ready to host your next big event BIRMINGHAM, AL – July 22, 2024 – The owners of Melt proudly announce the grand opening of a new event space located in the historic architectural heritage building at Pepper Place. This new venue seamlessly blends the eclectic charm of the Magic City […]

Original article by Nathan Watson for Bham Now Great news for Birmingham! The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) announced that it has been ranked among the top arenas in the world by Pollstar, a publication focused on the entertainment and live music industry. Click here for the full article to see where the BJCC landed on […]

Original article by Iman Palm, Nick Jachim for CBS 42 (KTLA/NEXSTAR) — Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, fried chicken is a classic that people all around the U.S. crave regardless of the time of day. But where exactly is the best spot to get a hold of some crunchy, mouth-watering fried chicken by you? […]

Original article by Gus Alexiou for Forbes The U.S. city currently hosting this year’s edition of the Transplant Games of America couldn’t be more apposite. Birmingham, Alabama is known to many as the “magic city” and when it comes to giving people a second shot at life and encapsulating humankind’s capacity for generosity and altruism – you […]

Original article written by Jennifer Justus for Southern Living There’s nothing like preparing a meal using the bounty of the season. Whether it’s a blueberry cobbler jam packed with fruit from a local orchard or an heirloom tomato salad that spotlights the season’s best and brightest, farmers’ markets are a Southerner’s best friend when they’re looking to prepare an extra-special […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (July 8, 2024) – The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) mourns the loss of former President and CEO Jim Smither, who passed away at the age of 83 on July 2, following a brief illness. A 50-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Smither was a trusted leader and celebrated tourism professional. […]

Thunder on the Mountain over Vulcan Park & Museum – Photo credit Nathan Watson/Bham Now The 4th of July is just around the corner, and fireworks shows and festivals will kick off as early as June. Read on for some of the best spots to see a spectacular show and celebrate Independence Day-style across Birmingham. […]

Included in the New York Times list of America’s best pizza is Greater Birmingham’s own Post Office Pies Original article by the New York Times Pizza in America has never been better. The wood-fire Neapolitan pizzerias that took off in the early 2000s, and have been spreading ever since, taught Americans to ask more of […]

Original article by Mark Inabinett at AL.com “MLB at Rickwood: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues” will not be big-league baseball’s last visit to Birmingham, Rob Manfred told the San Francisco Chronicle. But the commissioner of baseball isn’t sure when or how Major League Baseball will return. “We’re going to be back in Birmingham at […]