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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 Glenny Brock

Coverage: Keep Calm & Larry On

Coverage: Keep Calm & Larry On

This week’s cover image is based on a British poster created at the outbreak of World War II.

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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society

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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

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.

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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Dear (new) mayor, let’s talk sports

Dear (new) mayor, let’s talk sports

Birmingham has 200,000 residents and not one professional sports franchise.

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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Moss Rock Festival highlights eco-ideas

Moss Rock Festival highlights eco-ideas

The relationship between nature & the built environment is a key theme at the festival

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Posted on October 31st, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Animals suck your blood!

Stay away from those South American catfish.

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Posted on October 30th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Riverkeeper raises some scratch

Riverkeeper raises some scratch

SweetWater Brewing Company of Atlanta, Ga., has completed its second annual “Save the Black Warrior” fundraiser, designed to raise money for Black Warrior Riverkeeper

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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Moss Rock Festival provides Eco-Ideas

Moss Rock Festival provides Eco-Ideas

Moss Rock brings together a gaggle of eco-thinkers.

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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Is the NFL too dangerous?

Is the NFL too dangerous?

Pro football’s safety issue reaches critical mass

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Posted on October 28th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Vicky Vale (Stop the presses!)

Vicky Vale (Stop the presses!)

A post-humanity excursion

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Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Moss Rock Festival preview

Moss Rock Festival preview

Moss Rock Festival celebrates the connections between art, design and nature.

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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 23rd, 2009 by Matt Hooper

No Fun League, Part I

No Fun League, Part I

This season, the NFL seems eager to shrink it’s fan base.

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Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by Matt Hooper

No Fun League, Part I

No Fun League, Part I

This season, the NFL seems eager to shrink it’s fan base.

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Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Walk with the Friends of Locust Fork

Walk with the Friends of Locust Fork

The Friends of the Locust Fork River will go hiking Saturday.

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Jesse Chambers

Celebrating six months of Green Space

Celebrating six months of Green Space

It’s an anniversary, sort of. Let’s party!

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Hip-hop theatre revisited

Hip-hop theatre revisited

Act 1, Scene 2 of a possible five-act play about the life and times of the Ol’ Dirty Bastard

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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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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 1 day ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 1 day ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 1 day ago
  • Presser over. 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 1 day 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 1 day ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 1 day ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 1 day ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 1 day 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