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Birmingham-Hoover metro area earns D on racial equity in Urban Institute’s MetroTrends report card

February 3, 2012

The Birmingham-Hoover metro area ranked the worst of 28 Southeast metros forracial equity, and 64th out of the nation’s 100 largest metro areas, according to the Urban Institute’s MetroTrends report card released Thursday.

Metro Birmingham gets ‘D’ rating from Urban Institute for black racial equality

February 2, 2012

The area was the lowest-ranked of 28 Southeast metros, and 64th ovreall out of the nation’s 100 largest metro areas, according to the Urban Institute’s MetroTrend report card.

Federal cuts could affect Birmingham tornado recovery

December 20, 2011

A cut in federal funds for Housing and Urban Development may have an impact on how much the city of Birmingham can do on its road to recovery from the April 27 tornado.

Phase 4 of streetscape in the works

December 2, 2011

With so much focus on the downtown blocks damaged by the April 27 tornado, some might think Cullman’s long-term streetscape initiative had been moved to the backburner — but officials hope a new federal grant can kickstart the urban revitalization

Report: Buckeyes take Urban Meyer

November 28, 2011

Former Florida Gator's head football coach, Urban Meyer will take the reigns of Ohio State's football program, according ESPN.

ESPN: Ohio State has hired Urban Meyer as head football coach

November 28, 2011

ESPN is reporting that Ohio State has hired Urban Meyer as its football coach.

Northport approves zoning changes that add requirements on opening group homes

November 8, 2011

By Lydia Seabol Avant Staff Writer NORTHPORT | The Northport City Council unanimously approved zoning changes Monday that puts added requirements on opening group homes in the city. But, unlike previous proposed versions, what the council approved Monday did not include any distance…

New HUD Field Office Director for Alabama takes office Thursday

November 3, 2011

Alabama has a new Housing and Urban Development Field Office Director.

Tent people: Homeless couple carries on while hunting for both work and housing (video, photo gallery)

October 23, 2011

MOBILE, Alabama — Hidden in a patch of woods near the urban sprawl of midtown Mobile, a homeless couple has been living for the last 10 months. “We’re tent people,” says Charles Stephens, 48, a U.S. Navy veteran who in February lost his job at …

City to employ feeders to control goose population, poop in Big Spring Park

October 17, 2011

(From release) The picturesque Canadian geese in Big Spring Park are the darlings of families and visitors who enjoy regular feeding pilgrimages. The abundant supply of bread, popcorn, and snacks attract the geese on their annual migration south.  In turn, the …

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