🏠 Bayonet Named Best Seafood in Alabama + Birmingham Teen Donates $20K

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Birmingham-based Callie Chapman, author of the “Glitter the Unicorn” series, donates $20K to fund art supplies for young patients and earns a NYC Big Book Award. Read the full story.

UAB opens a 175,000 sq. ft. facility for genomic medicine and data sciences, boosting research, precision medicine, and high-tech jobs in Birmingham through public-private partnerships. Discover how this new hub is shaping the future of medicine and innovation in Alabama.

Sculptor Joe Minter received the Putting People First Award from Mayor Woodfin for his lifelong work in the city. Learn more about Minter’s impact on Birmingham and the art world.

Downtown Birmingham’s Bayonet, opened by Rob and Emily McDaniel, earns another top honor for its sustainably sourced seafood and creative dishes. Discover more about Bayonet’s new national acclaim and menu highlights.

Valley Post, a new 6-acre dining and entertainment hub on Hwy. 280, will feature new dining spots, creating up to 200 new jobs. Read the full story on the Valley Post restaurant lineup and hiring opportunities.

Thank You Books on Crestwood Blvd. recently unveiled its upcoming plans that will surely excite its patrons. Get the full story on the bookstore’s future.

Launched in 2024, Good Hands Transport now offers passenger services across Alabama, providing safe, reliable, non-emergency transportation for work and daily needs. Know the full story on the company’s statewide expansion.

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