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From the crash of thunder to the gentle, pitter-patter of raindrops, the weather is a fascinating and ever-changing scientific wonder. Learning about the many types of weather can be an educational and empowering experience for our children. We can teach them the many patterns in which weather takes, and how [Read More]

As an educator, I’m constantly reminded of things that we as a society used to do decades ago that we don’t need to do anymore.  We don’t go to the library to search the microfiche machine for information about a topic. We don’t need spare change to make photocopies. We [Read More]

BCT is partnering with the Birmingham City Parks and Recreation Board to bring free outdoor summer theatre to families throughout the area in June and July. The whole family will enjoy the swash-buckling adventure aboard our fictional pirate ship. The tranquility of a summer picnic along the riverbank is shattered [Read More]

Tornadoes and thunderstorms can cause serious damage, and University of Alabama at Birmingham experts want to offer tips and ways to stay safe when severe weather arises. Sheltering in place Sheltering in place is a safety practice utilized when it is safer to remain inside a home, facility or work area until [Read More]

If your next vacation is in Alabama, get a free copy of the 2024 Alabama Vacation Guide to help you plan it. Whether you’re planning a weekend of golf, a seven-day beach getaway for the entire family, or a road trip to sample the best food in the state, our [Read More]

Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA) is hosting “Summer Games 24,” a summer camp full of discovery, fun, and unparalleled learning experiences for children ages three through twelve at seven of their locations throughout Alabama. “Summer Games 24′” is more than just a camp, it’s a journey around the globe, offering [Read More]

Harriet (Lucy Boynton) finds art imitating life when she discovers certain songs can transport her back in time — literally. While she relives the past through romantic memories of her former boyfriend (David Corenswet), her time-traveling collides with a burgeoning new love interest in the present (Justin H. Min). As [Read More]

Shaundra Blakemore, M.D., and Brian Sims, M.D., Ph.D., were once students in the Birmingham City Schools system with a passion for science. After college, they transformed their passions into careers by attending medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Fast forward, and they are returning to BCS classrooms [Read More]

College athletes, former high school standouts and superstars, intramural legends- athletes of all ages and abilities: The Alabama State Games wants you to head over to ALAGAMES.com and register for the state’s largest multi-sport event. The 41st Alabama State Games are June 7-9 hosted by the City of Birmingham and [Read More]

Food, Inc. 2 is a timely and urgent follow-up to the Oscar®-nominated documentary from directors Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo. In the sequel, Kenner and Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma) and Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) to take a fresh look at our vulnerable food [Read More]