🌱 Birmingham Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Birmingham.

City Of Birmingham's 150th Summer Celebration To Take Place At Legion Field On July 16

Admission will be free for this event, which is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m.

Jolly Cakes Unveils ‘Magic City Velvet' Cupcake In Celebration Of Birmingham's 150th Anniversary

LaToya Jolly, who started a cake and cupcake business after being laid off from her job, is honoring her hometown with a special treat.

ADL And Mtn. Brook; Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty: The Week In News

Catch up on some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of June 28-July 4.

International Culinary Conference Coming To Birmingham

The International Association of Culinary Professionals will hold a conference in Birmingham this fall.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips For Swimming Safely In Birmingham

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Birmingham.

Ground Broken On New Homes In Ensley

A national nonprofit has invested $25 million to build affordable housing in various areas of Birmingham.

Birmingham Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby.

Birmingham's Community Pools Need Lifeguards In Order To Open

With summer here, the area's community pools are usually full of people, but a lifeguard shortage has prevented many from opening.

New UAB Baseball Coach; Fairfield Shooting: The Week In News

Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of June 21-26.

Birmingham PD Announces 'Coffee With The Chief'

The public is invited to a morning meeting with Chief Patrick Smith of the Birmingham Police Department June 25.

Albertville Shooting; Pandemic Relief Ends: The Week In News

Catch up on some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of June 13-20.

Juneteenth Celebration In Birmingham: What To Know

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will hold its annual Juneteenth celebration beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Birmingham Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply. The Red Cross will hold a series of blood drives soon in the Birmingham area.

Ivey's Juneteenth Proclamation; Pastor Dies: The Week In News

Catch up on some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of June 6-12.

Runners In Jefferson County Wanted For ‘Run Across America’

Donations to Feeding America made by participants in Jefferson County and across the country will be matched.

Active Warrant? Jefferson County Amnesty Program May Offer Help

Through the program, eligible participants are offered a pathway to clear their warrants without the fear of arrest or detention.

Birmingham Public Library Awarded $16K Grant For Literacy Program

The grant will help the library provide free reading and math tutoring for second- and third-grade students in Birmingham City Schools​.

Birmingham's Summer Meal Distribution Program Kicks Off June 10

Forty-two Birmingham schools along with community and church sites will offer hot meals to anyone 18 and under through July 23.

Vaccine Sweepstakes; AL National Merit Scholars: The Week In News

Get caught up on the news items that made headlines this past week on Patch.

Uniquely Alabama: Why Would Anyone Want To Live Here?

What started as a recent question from a Montana resident on Twitter turned into an all-out defense of the South.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Birmingham Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply.

Snake Season In Alabama: What To Know

Alabamians are reporting more snake sightings as the weather warms up, and an expert discusses what to do if you encounter one.

Birmingham Mask Order Expires; New AHSAA Head: The Week In News

Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of May 23-29.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Hosts Vulcan's 117th Birthday Bash

Vulcan, the largest cast iron statue in the world, turns 117 years old this year, and UAB's Callahan Eye Hospital is helping celebrate.

Local Nonprofits Working On Woodlawn Development

Two local nonprofit organizations will partner to to develop residential and commercial properties next to the new bus station in Woodlawn.

Medical Marijuana Bill; Vaccine Clinics Closing: The Week In News

Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of May 16-23.

‘60 Minutes’ Interview Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In Alabama

The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over Alabama.

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Alabama Patch

Tell Patch why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations.

Uniquely Alabama: What's Brewing In The State

Alabama craft breweries are making some of the best beer in the country, in this Alabamian's humble opinion.

Blood Donations Needed In Birmingham Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

Colonial Pipeline Attack; Vaccine For Teens: The Week In News

Here are some of the stories that made headlines during the week of May 10-16.

Uniquely Alabama: Baseball Legends From A Football State

Alabama will likely always be a football state, but our baseball heritage is legendary, whether you realize it or not.

Making Birmingham Move: Ed Fields Is A 'Generational Bridge'

Ed Fields, senior advisor and chief strategist to mayor Randall Woodfin, talks with Patch about the Magic City and your place in it.

Pamela Gordon Named Employee Of The Month At North Birmingham/Inglenook Libraries

She has undertaken many projects to restore the prominence of both libraries in their respective communities.

Area Flooding; Sidwalk Film Festival Plans: The Week In News

Here are some of the stories that made headlines this past week on Patch.

Free, Virtual UAB ArtPlay Program Helps Young Children Learn New Words

Young children and their families can tune in to “Vocabby's World,” a free monthly program designed to help grow their vocabulary.

National Nurses Day 2021 Has Special Meaning In Wake Of COVID-19

The Birmingham Public Library has resources for those who are interested in a career in nursing.

Cinco De Mayo Resources From The Birmingham Public Library

The Central Library's Youth Department on the second floor also has books written in Spanish and other languages available for checkout.

How To Share Reading Moments With Birmingham Public Library

May is Get Caught Reading Month.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.