Birmingham, AL|News|
Football Takes On New Look In Alabama Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Many local youth sports programs canceled their fall seasons in the area, while others have moved forward, but with restrictions.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Alabama: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Alabama are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Children's Theatre To Hold Free Outdoor Performance
The Birmingham Children's Theatre will hold a free performance at the Avondale Park Amphitheater October 17-18.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Halloween In Birmingham: Haunted Houses Open In the Metro Area
While the coronavirus has forced many annual Halloween attractions to close this year, at least a few haunted houses are open for 2020.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Business Amid A Pandemic: Wine Shop Offers Virtual Tastings
A Mountain Brook wine shop is making the best of restrictions during the pandemic and offering customers a new twist on wine tastings.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Local Law Firm Helps Connect Families During Coronavirus Pandemic
Birmingham law firm Lewis & Feldman is donating several video conferencing units to South Haven Health and Rehabilitation.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Fundraising Campaigns Launched To Save Iconic Birmingham Theaters
The Alabama Theatre and Lyric Theatre are in danger of closing their doors without some help from the public.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
JeffCo Students May Soon Return To Classroom
Students in the Jefferson County school district may soon return to in-person learning after starting the year at home.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Schools To Shift To Full Time In-Person Classes
Hoover City Schools announced they will switch to five days a week of in-person classes for those who have chosen the traditional option.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
VHCS Foundation Donates $130,000 To Support Reopening Plan
The Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation delivered one of its largest donations ever to support the school system’s reopening efforts.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook Releases Safety Guidelines For Football Season
Amid COVID-19 concerns, several changes have been made for game operations during the 2020 football season.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Receives $75,000 Grant
Regions Bank issued a $75,000 grant to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, which is trying to raise funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Art During A Pandemic: Birmingham's Andy Spain Releases New Album
Patch sits down with veteran Birmingham musician Andy Spain to discuss his new album, released Friday.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Proposed Budget Addresses $63 Million Shortfall
Birmingham's proposed budget for the coming fiscal year includes cuts to offset $63 million in lost business tax revenue due to COVID-19.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
SEC Releases Revised 2020 Football Schedule, Health Guidelines
The new Southeastern Conference football schedule is out. See who your team plays and when.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham City Schools Will Postpone Start Date To September
Birmingham City Schools will begin the 2020-21 school year in September, as teachers and principals prepare for virtual learning.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Metro AMC Theatre Reopening Dates Announced
AMC Theatres announced retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie when more than 100 theaters reopen on Aug. 20.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
22nd Annual Sidewalk Film Festival: What To Know
The Sidewalk Film Festival will actually take place this year, but with an entirely different look and feel.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
School In The Age Of Coronavirus: Adjusting To A 'New Normal'
With the 2020-21 school year set to start in a matter of weeks, Birmingham-area school systems prepare for unprecedented challenges.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Schools To Implement Staggered Schedule
In an attempt to decrease the number of students in school buildings at one time, Hoover schools will use a staggered schedule.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Learning Center In Hoover Offers Virtual Learning Assistance Plan
Children's Lighthouse Learning Center in Hoover has launched a program that will help kids with virtual learning platforms.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
Jefferson County School System To Delay Start To School Year
Jefferson County Schools will shift to an online-only platform for the first nine weeks, and delay the start of the year to September.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
VHHS Principal Transferred, Students Petition For His Return
The Vestavia Hills Board of Education transferred VHHS principal Dr. Tyler Burgess, and students have started a petition for his return.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
SEC Shifts Football Season To All-Conference Schedule
The Southeastern Conference will play a 10-game in-conference schedule this football season amid COVID-19 concerns.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook Postpones Start To School Year
The Mountain Brook Board of Education voted Thursday to postpone the beginning of the school year amid COVID-19 concerns.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Vestavia Superintendent Gives Update On School Reopening Plan
Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman delivered a message to parents regarding distance learning for the upcoming school year.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama Bars And Restaurants Will Restrict Alcohol Sales Hours
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has restricted bars and restaurants from selling alcohol after 11:30 p.m. amid the pandemic.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
High School Sports In Alabama To Kick Off As Planned
The AHSAA announced this week that fall sports in Alabama will begin as scheduled, with safety precautions in place.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
