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Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Visit “BhamWeekly Green Space” at Facebook

Visit “BhamWeekly Green Space” at Facebook

Green Space now on Bookface!

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Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Cooper running for mayor

Cooper running for mayor

Patrick Cooper says he’s going to fight crime, fix Birmingham’s schools and create more jobs.

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Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Smitherman says Birmingham underfunded by $20 million

Smitherman says Birmingham underfunded by $20 million

Steve Sayler knew of the budget shortfall, Smitherman says. So did Birmingham Weekly.

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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Smitherman to serve as Mayor until Nov. 24

Smitherman to serve as Mayor until Nov. 24

Birmingham City Council President Carole Smitherman will serve as acting mayor until a new president is elected

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Posted on October 28th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Langford guilty on all counts!

Langford guilty on all counts!

Unfazed by his conviction, former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford faces 805 years in prison.

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Posted on October 24th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Mulberry Fork Mine gets closer look

Mulberry Fork Mine gets closer look

Controversial mining permit to be reviewed

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Langford and Blount shopped for NY deals

Langford and Blount shopped for NY deals

While Langford browsed Fifth Avenue boutiques, Blount squeezed Wall Street for business.

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Posted on October 20th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Tennessee River gets a keeper

Tennessee River gets a keeper

The Tennessee River has a new watchdog group.

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Posted on October 19th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Congrats to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center

Congrats to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center

Ruffner’s new nature center is getting rave reviews.

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Posted on October 16th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Tour Red Mountain Park this Sunday

Tour Red Mountain Park this Sunday

Bring hiking boots and water and tour Red Mountain Park Sun., Oct. 18

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Posted on October 12th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Turning poop into petrol

Turning poop into petrol

You need to eat more fiber. No, really.

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Posted on October 11th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Bipartisan support for land conservation

Bipartisan support for land conservation

Conservation Easement Incentive Act receiving bipartisan support in U.S. House.

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Posted on October 8th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

The grass is always greener when it’s painted green

The grass is always greener when it’s painted green

A primer on greenwashing, and how to avoid false “green” products.

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Posted on October 5th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

No Love (Stuff) for Alabama Supreme Court decision

Responding to the state Supreme Court ruling against Hoover’s Love Stuff, University of Chicago law [...]

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Posted on October 5th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

It could be worse, Atlanta edition

If you think Jefferson County’s water and sewer rates are high, be happy you’re not [...]

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Posted on October 4th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Montgomery Advertiser: Barkley a “political expert”

As previously noted in What the Weekly’s Reading, Charles Barkley recently expressed doubts about Artur [...]

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Posted on October 2nd, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Climbing Kili: Keeping up with Anna’s journey

Climbing Kili: Keeping up with Anna’s journey

Anna Curry has set out to to take on Mt. Kilimanjaro, and you can track her progress.

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Posted on October 1st, 2009 by Madison Underwood

That’s f**king teamwork! Retailers join together, accomplish nothing

That’s f**king teamwork! Retailers join together, accomplish nothing

We’re pretty sure this new AIR Miles “My Planet” thing in Canada is total horse hockey.

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Posted on October 1st, 2009 by Madison Underwood

A Bright Idea

A Bright Idea

A local light bulb supply store is more than ready to help you recycle your bulbs.

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Posted on September 28th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Formerly mobile homes

Formerly mobile homes

Ever wanted to live in your car? Now you can!

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 2 days ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 2 days ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 2 days ago
  • Presser over. 2 days ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 2 days ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 2 days ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 2 days ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 2 days ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 2 days ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 2 days ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 2 days ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society