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2 weeks ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher
SponsoredWhen college students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and high school students in Chambers County learned that there is a cancer that can be eliminated, they were inspired. Now, they’re leading the movement to end cervical cancer. And YOU can help, too!The main cause of cervical cancer is infection by a virus: Human Papillomavirus or HPV.
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3 weeks ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher
If you’re flying domestically or entering certain federal facilities, you’ll soon need an extra layer of identification. Known in Alabama as STAR ID, it’s part of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, and it goes into effect soon: Wednesday, May 7.
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1 month ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher |Pat Byington
Lilly Ledbetter is among the Alabamaians who have made a positive impact on the way we think about fairness in the workplace—and beyond.
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1 month ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher
The origin story of April Fools’ Day is as dubious as its playful spirit: tricky at best. Scholars debate its source anywhere from Ancient Greece to the works of Chaucer and more. While we aren’t quite sure how it started, we do know how it’s going—a fun distraction where everyone’s in on the joke. Us Birminghamians included. Our team picked three of the best April Fools’ Day posts we saw today—plus one bonus item we happen to think is pretty häftigt. Would you believe?
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1 month ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher
SponsoredApril is for the arts at UAB!The UAB College of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of events and performance opps for its students, faculty, staff and the community year-round. But it’s shining an even brighter spotlight on these creative endeavors with its 4th annual Arts Week—starting Monday, March 31st and running through Tuesday, April 8th.
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1 month ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher |Pat Byington
Birmingham, for a city its size, has always had a knack for drawing in rising musical acts. Some may say it’s the route proximity to larger markets like Nashville or Atlanta, though I choose to believe it’s the passion of the fan bases here that attract those who follow a different beat. But some may also credit it to those who have always had their ear to the ground in the Magic City. Enter Don VanCleave.
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1 month ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher
SponsoredThink beyond the lemonade stand: Little ones in your household can boost their business acumen—all with a little help from the City of Irondale. Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. invites young business owners between the ages of 5 and 20 to participate in the 4th annual Young Entrepreneurs Day on Saturday, April 12th.
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2 months ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher |Pat Byington
Victoria “Rain” Rainwater is a 23-year-old Pinson native, and her Rain’s Reworks uses 100% second-hand, locally-sourced materials to create what she calls “wearable art.”And while it can be nice to get the latest looks for less via “fast fashion,” it pays—in the long run—to make purchasing decisions that better benefit our planet. Enter sustainable fashion.
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2 months ago | 
bhamnow.com | Cindy Hatcher
Excitement for Rêve has been building for months. We’ve previously written about this French fine-dining concept (catch up here and here), but now that its doors are set to open at the Pizitz Food Hall this Saturday, March 8, it’s time to revisit this dreamy new dining option in downtown Birmingham. We dug in to find out what inspires chef Jacob M.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
roanoke.com | Cindy Hatcher
When people face struggles or simply need to know there’s someone out there who can help, they can turn to The Rescue Mission of Roanoke. For more than 75 years, it’s been a place of refuge, healing and transformation. “We offer food and emergency shelter to individuals and families facing homelessness and poverty, along with recovery services for those facing addiction,” said Lisa Thompson, director of marketing and communications at The Rescue Mission.
