Education Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools "This is another tool in our toolbox as we work to support prevention measures to address violent crime in our community," said Birmingham Mayor... John H. GlennNovember 25, 2022
Local news Birmingham council approves $1 million financial literacy program The program's pilot phase will begin in October at six Birmingham schools. John H. GlennSeptember 28, 2022
Local news Birmingham approves ordinance that will support businesses retention and growth RISE, which stands for Retention Incentives for Success and Expansion, establishes two funds with the purpose to provide resources for area businesses. StaffMarch 30, 2022
Local news Woodfin to bring proposed pay raise for city employees before Birmingham City Council Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday. John H. GlennMarch 28, 2022
Local news Birmingham council OKs pilot program monthly income for 110 single mothers Over 12 months, 110 single mothers caring for at least one child under 18 will receive $375 each month. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2021
Municipal elections Randall Woodfin holds re-election open house, announces key staff hires René Spellman, former deputy campaign manager for Bernie Sanders’s 2020 campaign, was hired as Woodfin’s campaign manager. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021
Local news Birmingham City Council joins mayor in officially endorsing pension bill The bill would force Birmingham to fully fund its pension system. John H. GlennApril 2, 2021
Local news Birmingham revives Good Friday, Memorial Day as paid city holidays Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recommended Monday that both paid holidays be reinstated. John H. GlennApril 1, 2021
News Birmingham approves $1.3 million contract for real-time crime center technology Woodfin repeated that facial recognition capabilities will not be used in accordance with the contract. John H. GlennOctober 23, 2020
News Birmingham City Council approves 2021 budget Mayor Randall Woodfin’s $412 million budget is almost 9 percent lower than the previous budget. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2020