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The Birmingham City Council will host a public hearing Tuesday evening to collect public comments on a proposed redrawing of council districts. City law mandates that districts be redrawn after each census to make sure that Birmingham’s population is evenly distributed among them. Each district e

The Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to reappoint four members of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority board whose terms had expired. The council also appointed one new member, Becky Carpenter, to replace outgoing board member Kevin Powe. The city of Birmingham appoints five of

The Birmingham City Council has delayed approving an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would allow several city police officers to…

The Birmingham City Council has delayed approval of an agreement with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement that would appoint several city police officers as customs officers for ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations jurisdiction. The 3-year deal would provide for the continuation of a pre

Birmingham City Council weighing future of mask order Birminghams mask order could end early By Randi Hildreth | May 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 5:31 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham City Councilors are expected to discuss the future of the city’s mask ordinance at the next city council meeting on Tuesday, in light of the new recommendations by the CDC. On Thursday, May 13, the CDC issued new recommendations that masks and social distancing are no longer necessary ...

Who to call in Birmingham when storm drains are clogged How often are storm drains cleaned? By Cassie Fambro | May 5, 2021 at 10:08 PM CDT - Updated May 5 at 10:24 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Tuesday’s heavy rains overwhelmed local storm drains that may have been already overloaded with debris. A viewer let us know that some roads were overrun with floodwaters in Eastlake, sharing photos on social media. The photos showed an area of 2nd Avenue covered by water and the resident says that...

VeoRide offering new bike/scooter service in Birmingham VeoRide offering new bike/scooter service in Birmingham By Bria Chatman | April 13, 2021 at 10:13 PM CDT - Updated April 13 at 10:13 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - This Friday, there will be be a new way to get around town. VeoRide will provide low-cost transportation throughout the city. From the Crossplex to Woodlawn, VeoRide will provide bikes and scooters throughout the city and right at your finger tips. VeoRide will provide rides...

The Birmingham Times  Discussed for years, the redevelopment of the Southtown Court housing project moved one-step closer to reality on Tuesday when the Birmingham City Council voted to re-zone the property from multiple dwelling to mixed-use. The council voted 7-0-1 to rezone with Councilor Valerie Abbott abstaining and Councilor Carole Smitherman absent. Demolition will start in mid-June, with the first phase of residential construction slated for the fall. The new development will include...

Birmingham City Council approves Southtown redevelopment Inside plans for Southtown after redevelopment approved By Brittany Dionne | April 13, 2021 at 10:13 PM CDT - Updated April 13 at 10:13 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - In a 7 to 1 vote, the Birmingham City Council approved Southtown Court public housing to be rezoned for a massive redevelopment. The nearly six acres of land will be transformed into a mixed-use development which will include a hotel, affordable housing, green space, a ...

Updated: 5:01 PM CDT Apr 13, 2021 WVTM 13 Digital As President Joe Biden reveals the details of his $2 trillion American Jobs Plan, some Birmingham leaders are already thinking of the ways it could impact the Magic City.In the video above, WVTM 13s Jeff Eliasoph explains how City Councilor Darrell OQuinn would like to see the money spent if the plan passes.Follow Jeff Eliasoph on Facebook and Twitter!—Lawmakers representing Alabama in Washington D.C. have also commented...