Birmingham City Council President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman Brings Pop-Up Farmers Markets to her District

In an effort to make fresh foods more accessible to her constituents, Birmingham City Council President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman and her staff are organizing monthly Pop-Up Farmers Markets at three different locations throughout Birmingham’s District 6. “Much of my district is considered a food desert; which means there is limited access to fresh vegetables … Read more

It’s Back! Join us for our August Farmers Market in D6

We will be at Memorial Park from 1:30PM to 3:30PM for another edition of the District 6 Pop-up Farmers Market. Vendors products include fresh produce, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as sweets and baked goods.   We can’t wait to see you there, and stay tuned: the D6 Pop-up Farmers Market goes through October, … Read more

As students prepare for a return to school, President Alexander encourages residents to look into assistance from federal Affordable Connectivity Program

Council President Wardine Alexander is encouraging residents to look into a new program being offered through the Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers low-cost home Internet for low-income families. As households prepare to send their children back to school, having access to affordable Internet is vital to their academic success. Eligible households can receive at $30 … Read more

Oceans of Possibilities at the Birmingham Public Library

It’s the last week of Oceans of Possibilities at the Birmingham Public Library (BPL)! Join BPL for a few more summer reading programs before they end. Don’t forget to finish and bring in those bingo cards to collect your Oceans of Possibilities prize! Although our last Summer Reading Program is scheduled for August 17, this … Read more

Statement from Public Safety Chair LaTonya Tate on Celebratory Gunfire on the 4th of July

want to wish the residents of Birmingham a very happy and safe July 4th holiday weekend.  Unfortunately in the past, some people have chosen to celebrate by discharging firearms into the air.  Every year, Birmingham Police are burdened with hundreds, if not thousands of shots-fired calls on holidays like New Year’s Eve and the 4th of July.  On Monday, … Read more