Mayor Announces Major Economic Development Initiative
Mayor Randall Woodfin unveiled a long-awaited plan to attract new businesses and create jobs.
June 22, 2026
UAB Research Investment Strengthens Birmingham’s National Profile
Medical innovation, federal grants, and workforce expansion reinforce Birmingham's role as a leading Southern healthcare and research hub.
June 21, 2026
Hospital Systems Remain Largest Regional Employers
June 20, 2026
Citizen Engagement in Policy Decisions Continues to Grow
Public participation strengthens democratic accountability at the metropolitan level.
June 18, 2026
Community Partnerships Expand Prevention Programs
June 17, 2026
Growing Birmingham
Revitalization Projects Expand Across Historic Communities
Public-private partnerships support reinvestment in long-standing neighborhoods.
Growing Alabama, a series focused on economic development, is sponsored by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
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Local Commentary
Birmingham’s Economic Momentum Positions Metro as Alabama’s Growth Engine
Healthcare expansion, corporate leadership, and downtown redevelopment continue reshaping Birmingham into a modern metropolitan center driving statewide economic opportunity.
June 21, 2026
Birmingham’s Civil Rights Legacy Continues to Inform Public Leadership
Historic identity remains intertwined with modern governance and civic responsibility.
June 14, 2026
Local Government
City Leadership Advances Coordinated Violence Reduction Strategy
Data-driven policing and prevention partnerships aim to improve community safety.
June 15, 2026
Workforce Alignment Initiatives Target High-Skill Growth
June 11, 2026
Economy & Development