Economy

Birmingham Residents Rally Against Federal Research Funding Cuts

News Summary Nearly 300 community members rallied in Railroad Park on March 7, 2025, protesting cuts to federal research funding,…

4 weeks ago

Birmingham Gas Prices Decrease by 1.2 Cents

News Summary Birmingham residents are experiencing a small decrease in gas prices, now averaging $2.70 per gallon, down 1.2 cents…

1 month ago

Birmingham Launches STEM Summer Program at Local School

News Summary Malachi Wilkerson Middle School in Birmingham, Alabama, introduces an innovative STEM summer program aimed at bridging educational gaps…

1 month ago

New Bill Passed for Annual Police Staffing Reports in Birmingham

News Summary The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a significant bill mandating annual police staffing reports from all departments…

1 month ago

Birmingham Workers Face Unjust Terminations Amid Government Changes

News Summary Birmingham is reeling from the unjust termination of over 100 employees at the Social Security Administration, linked to…

1 month ago

Birmingham’s Ensley Community Grieves Over Young Man’s Homicide

News Summary The Ensley community in Birmingham, Alabama, is reeling from the tragic homicide of 21-year-old Tre’Von Nyheim Douglas. Found…

2 months ago

Community in Mourning After Shooting in Birmingham

News Summary Birmingham is shaken by the tragic death of Demarious Cherry, who was shot multiple times in a devastating…

2 months ago

Birmingham Mayor Raises Alarm Over NIH Funding Cuts

News Summary Birmingham's Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed concern over proposed NIH funding cuts that could diminish UAB's resources and impact…

2 months ago

Birmingham Gas Prices Show Mixed Trends

News Summary Birmingham is experiencing fluctuations in gas prices, with the current average dropping to $2.79 per gallon. Despite this…

2 months ago

Funding Fears: Alabama’s Medical Research Faces Uncertain Future

News Summary Alabama's medical research community is facing a crisis as the NIH announces significant funding cuts, impacting jobs and…

2 months ago