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City set to approve $42.8M budget for 2019 fiscal year
The capital funds will go toward a myriad of projects around Mountain Brook. more
ClasTran seeks additional funding to cover budget shortfall
The paratransit bus service provides rides for retirees and people with disabilities around central Alabama. more
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MBS FY19 budget approved, facility renovations reviewed
Chief School Financial Officer Kari Austin said she expects the ending fund balance for FY18 to be “over the 15 million-mark.” more
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Culver Road parking reviewed at council meeting
Local business owners had inquired about adding another short-term parking space in the Sneaky Pete's area and moving the construction fence off the curb to potentially allow for additional parking. more
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Council approves CommuteSmart partnership
Council members also reviewed the first draft of the Property Standards and Nuisance Codes. more
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Mountain Brook wants to help build U.S. 280 pedestrian crossing
Mountain Brook City Council seeks to work with Homewood, Birmingham and Jefferson County on the project. more
Lexi Coon
Board recognizes MBJH speech and debate team
The board also tabled the I-6 Religion and Religious Expression policy for another month for additional community input. more
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State health department investigating pertussis outbreak in Jefferson, Shelby counties
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can affect people of all ages but can be deadly for babies less than a year old. more
Village Living takes home APA awards
In all, Starnes Publishing took home 94 awards across its seven papers — 280 Living, Hoover Sun, The Homewood Star, Vestavia Voice, Iron City Ink, Cahaba Sun and Village Living. more
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Officials see positives in potential Trinity overhaul
The Trinity campus may be turned into an upscale mixed-use community called Trinity Heights by Berman Enterprises of Maryland. more
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Better together?
Compared to national averages, Birmingham is lagging behind in growth for population, jobs and overall economic development. more
Lexi Branta Coon
Council discusses property standards code, approves stop signs at July 23 meeting
Council members also approved updates to the Lane Parke PUD and reviewed updates to the energy code, erosion and sediment control ordinance and the illicit storm water discharge ordinance. more
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Altamont Scholars Bowl team second in nation
Altamont’s team, which is coached by Lindsey Motlow, qualified for the NAC Final Four by capturing the New Orleans phase of the championship. more
2018 Runoff Voter Guide: What Races Are up in the Air and Who Are Those People on the Ballot?
BirminghamWatch has produced this Voter Guide to help Jefferson and Shelby voters. more
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Unique pop-up theatre brought to Brookwood Village
For the first time ever, Brookwood Village and the Birmingham Children’s Theatre are partnering on a unique pop-up theatre this July. more
By Keith McCoy
Spire line replacement project expected to impact traffic
The project is set to begin July 30. more
Lexi Branta Coon
Dunbarton sidewalk project moves forward
Council members also reviewed the addition of stop signs at the corner of Brookwood Road and Crosshill Road. more
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MBS religious expression policy updated, financial statements reviewed
The Mountain Brook Schools Board of Education also zoned a recently annexed home for Mountain Brook Elementary. more
Emily’s Law raises consequences for dangerous dogs
With the new Emily’s Law coming into effect statewide July 1, owners of dogs prone to biting or attacking will have to take extra safety precautions — with the potential for felony consequences if they don’t. more
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City approves stormwater management ordinance
Fire Chief Chris Mullins also presented his department's new challenge coins and discussed the symbolism in their designs. more
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