58+ min ago   (602+ words) Teachers know there’s only so much learning that can happen at a desk. Sometimes, the secret is getting students out of their seats and into a place where they can actually see, touch and experience what they’re learning. For local…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (352+ words) Who doesn’t love playing in a sandbox? Perhaps one of the most creative new entertainment concepts to open in the Birmingham-metro area arrived this week. Let me introduce you to the Diggin’ Depot Play Cafe, a part creative sandbox for…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (466+ words) Back-to-school season is here, Birmingham! If summer meant late bedtimes, relaxed routines and too much screen time, you’re not alone. As a parent, my family hit each of these things. The good news is all you need are a few…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (562+ words) In addition to networking and mentorship opportunities, the group conducts educational events and workshops to show students how to manage mental health, finances and wellness aspects to prepare for successful lives. Here’s an inside look at the legacy J. Mason…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (257+ words) An Alabama high school student is turning rolls of tape into potential college tuition. Kaitlyn Bowden of Odenville has been named one of the top 10 finalists in the 26th Annual Duck brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. The national competition challenges…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (639+ words) Back-to-school season can be exciting—new binders, pens, and outfits, finding out who your teachers are and making goals for the year. But for some, it can be a little uncertain. As rising costs continue to impact households, many families…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (156+ words) A new pediatric medical option is coming to Birmingham this month. KidsXpress Urgent Care is launching a specialized clinic to provide accessible care for children and young adults from infancy up to age 21. According to the clinic’s website, the facility…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (450+ words) When parents have a child in the hospital, eating well isn’t always the top priority, and for many, it’s another worry during an already stressful time. Since 2024, Birmingham chef Rocky Prince of Ronald McDonald House Alabama has taken the lead…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (563+ words) Between food, new clothes or the latest must-have device, teaching the value of money can be a challenge—especially when making a purchase is as simple as tapping a card. That’s why many local families are looking for practical ways…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (641+ words) For more than 114 years, Children’s Aid Society of Alabama (CAS) has supported children and families across the state, with deep roots in the Greater Birmingham Area. Through services like adoption and foster youth support, parenting education and more, the organization…...