🏠 Brookwood Village Demolition Begins + Coca-Cola Campus for Sale

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Mayor Randall Woodfin’s 2026 agenda focuses on combating blight, expanding affordable housing, and revitalizing neighborhoods across Birmingham. Know how the proposed legislation could reshape housing, property accountability, and neighborhood growth in the city.

Crews have started tearing down the long-vacant Brookwood Village as developers move forward with plans to redevelop the aging shopping center. Find out what’s planned next for the site.

The beloved Butterbean Festival in Pinson is coming to an end after two decades of drawing crowds with food, music, and family traditions. Know more about this ending.

After 47 years at its East Lake Boulevard location, Coca-Cola United is selling its longtime campus. Know why.

Homewood’s Salem’s Diner has earned top diner honors from Tasting Table, marking its third national recognition in recent years. Find out what makes this classic spot a standout and why food lovers keep putting it on the map.

The new sandwich shop brings a lunch-focused menu of sandwiches, small plates, salads, and drinks to the Pepper Place neighborhood. Explore the menu.

he new seafood concept in Mountain Brook blends coastal Italian and Japanese flavors, offering fresh, globally inspired dishes from Revival Restaurant Group. Know what to expect on your visit.

The locally-owned store brings its unique furniture selection to Montgomery Highway, taking over the former Joann space at Riverchase Promenade. Learn more.

The heavy- and medium-duty truck dealer’s new 12,000-square-foot headquarters consolidates leadership and support teams while supporting projected growth in Birmingham. Find out how it would impact the local economy.

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