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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’s where a storm drain was blocked. Things like tree debris, litter, leaves and grass can clog sto...

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 in an easy and fast way. You’ll be able to use your smart phone to locate a scooter or bike from ...

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 up to 560 housing units, equally divided between federally subsidized housing and market-rate renta...

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 medical office, parking garage, bike lanes, and restaurants. There was discussion about allowing so...

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 13's Jeff Eliasoph explains how City Councilor Darrell O'Quinn 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 on President Biden's infrastructure plan. Read their opinions below:Rep. Mike Rogers"Joe Biden’...