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Green Space

How the Birmingham Charter could change the world

Once again, Birmingham may be at the center of a revolution — a green one. Find out how the Birmingham Charter could build a sustainable future.

By Weekly Staff

by Jesse Chambers and Madison Underwood Last weekend, Birmingham was the site of what may, or may not, be looked back upon as an historic event, potentially of global significance. Some of the w

Green Space

Ruffner offers members Tree Top sneak peak

Ruffner Mountain is inviting members to sneak peek of new Tree Top Visitors Center

By Weekly Staff

Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is inviting its members to a sneak peek of the new Tree Top Visitors Center on Sat., Sept. 26, from 9 a.m.-noon. Members are encouraged to bring along their friends who

Green Space

New, stricter ozone laws on the way?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Sept. 16 that it plans to consider changes to current ozone pollution standards.

By Weekly Staff

There is hope. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Sept. 16 that it plans to consider changes to current ozone pollution standards. The EPA last reviewed its ozone standards just las

Green Space

Green resource guide for Alabama

Alabama is home to dozens of environmental organizations. Check out our new Green Guide

By Weekly Staff

Alabama is home to dozens of environmental and conservation organizations. If you are part of an environmental group that we failed to include, write to jesse@bhamweekly.com with the subject line “Gre

Food & Drink

2009-2010 Menu of Menus Readers' Poll

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News

A mass in remembrance of Father James Coyle

By Weekly Staff

On Aug. 11, 1921, Father James E. Coyle presided over the marriage between Ruth Stephenson and Pedro Gussman at St. Paul’s Cathedral in downtown Birmingham. Two hours later, the priest was shot by the

Politics

Birmingham Weekly Poll Watch

By Weekly Staff

Throughout the election season, Birmingham Weekly will be monitoring campaign activity, but to do so we need your help. In particular, we're interested in polls, autodialers/robocalls and push polls.

News & Views

“Free the Midwives” Benefit at Bottletree Sunday afternoon

By Weekly Staff

“Free the Midwives,” a musical benefit for the Alabama Birth Coalition, an organization working to increase access to out-of-hospital maternity care for Alabama women, will take place at Bottletree Ca

City Stages: Saturday at the Dance Depot

By Weekly Staff

Contra dance lessons with Becca Impello • Saturday • 1:30 p.m. Contrary to what you might have heard, contra dance is easy. It’s just a mode of folk dancing, done by couples facing each other but sta