Begging in downtown Birmingham might get tougher

Officials aim at curbing panhandlers. Some Birmingham agencies and officials are launching a new push to rid downtown streets of aggressive panhandlers, a problem that seems to be on the rise despite a 14-year-old law banning the practice. ? Operation New Birmingham, the City Action… Read more from The Birmingham News

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