Articles

  • 3 days 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.

  • 1 week 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.

  • 3 weeks 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?

  • 3 weeks 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.

  • 3 weeks 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.