🏠 Craft’s Chicken Opens on 280, $20M Dome Demo + Shop Local at Museum Store Sunday 🍗🏗️🛍️

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Museum Store Sunday hits November 30! Great deals, unique gifts, local makers, festive treats, and fun activities, who’s planning to stop by and see what’s in store?

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The Zamora Temple’s Moorish-inspired dome has been taken down as the building is transformed into a $20 million civic center with modern amenities. Click to know what’s coming to Irondale’s new civic hub.

If you’ve been house hunting in the Birmingham area, you’ve probably noticed, homes in Mountain Brook are selling for nearly $984K on average, making it the priciest spot in the metro. Curious how your neighborhood stacks up? Check out the full list of Birmingham-area cities with the most expensive homes and recent price trends.

Birmingham’s mayor squared off with the Central Alabama Water Board, inquiring about members ‘ ignoring promises of accountability and raising concerns over costly management decisions. Full story.

Birmingham fried chicken fans now have another spot to grab a bite, Craft’s Chicken has opened in Mountain Brook Plaza, serving everything from mini bites to whole fried meals. Want the full story on Craft’s new US 280 location and its tasty menu? Click to read more.

The Birmingham Embassy Suites just finished a multi-million-dollar makeover, updating its atrium, guest suites, pool, and more for a fresher, modern look. Read more to know about the upgrades and new amenities.

The city’s favorite blue food truck now has a brick-and-mortar home on Oxmoor Road, serving elote, gorditas, flautas, and more. Click to explore Los Valedores’ full menu, hours, and the story behind Birmingham’s beloved Mexican eatery.

Bill Smith, founder of Shipt and Landing, is at the center of a major fintech deal that could top $1 billion, merging Green Dot Corp.’s tech operations with CommerceOne Financial. Full breakdown of the deal and what it means for the fintech world.

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