In 1995, Marcus and Zoë Cassimus opened the original Zoë’s Kitchen in downtown Birmingham, eventually moving the restaurant to the SoHo development in Homewood. The Greek-inspired fast casual brand ...

From country legends like Alabama to hip-hop throwbacks like The Pharcyde, there’s plenty of live music happening this May 👇 ...

Luca Lagotto and Little Donkey in Homewood were closed for only a day. Tell us: What do you think about all the Pihakis restaurant closings this week?

Kristen Hall sold Bandit Pâtisserie to Lacy Triplett, who aims to continue its legacy of quality and community focus ...

The cherry (blossom) on top: Your membership directly supports plant collections, education programs and long-term care of the Gardens—helping keep Birmingham Botanical Gardens free for the community!

In May of 2024, Birmingham-Southern College closed its doors for good after years of financial instability. At the time of its closing, Birmingham-Southern was a private, 168-year-old, nationally ...

In Central Alabama, more than 246,000 of our neighbors don’t have consistent access to enough food to live a healthy life. But Stamp Out Hunger, the largest one-day food drive in the nation, helps ...

Habitat Feed & Social, on top of the ever-posh Grand Bohemian Hotel, is giving away a Mother’s Day brunch for four people. This is the time to splurge on a great meal and treat mom to something fancy.

The Virginia Samford Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary with a National Register of Historic Places designation, upcoming productions, and renewed dedication to community-focused storytelling ...

It’s official—the last remaining Hero Diner has closed its doors “until further notice.” Previously, Pihakis Restaurant Group operated nine Hero locations in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

Did you know the Birmingham Museum of Art's permanent collection of Black American Art is one of the largest in the U.S.? In Sept. 2026, BMA is unveiling a ground-breaking exhibition from their own ...

Former Alabama football and NFL All-Star quarterback Jalen Hurts is coming to Birmingham next month. As part of the 60th anniversary of the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club, a fireside chat will feature ...