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Council reviews updates to Green Springs revitalization project
The revitalization concept will narrow the four lanes of traffic from 12 feet to 11 feet to make room for a median with greenery and trees in the middle. The concept also includes 5-feet-wide bike lanes on each side of the road. Read more
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Metro Roundup: New homes coming to Columbiana Road area
The homes, expected to be in the $300,000 to $350,000 price range, will be great for Vestavia, Burton said, because there isn’t much available at that price. Read more
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Metro Roundup: 2020 Sci/Fi Fantasy Fest at Hoover library goes virtual
People will be able to attend a host of panel discussions and talks online through the Google Meet video-communication service, which is free and requires no account, login or username. Read more
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Jefferson County face mask order takes effect Monday evening
Face coverings will be required in Jefferson County in most public indoor settings and some outdoor settings, starting at 5 p.m., Monday, June 29. Read more
Homewood Election Guide 2020
This August, Homewood residents will head to the polls to vote. Here are a few things you need to know before election day. Read more
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Homewood installs Litter Gitter after delay due to COVID-19
Homewood is the second municipality in Jefferson County, behind Birmingham, to install a Litter Gitter. Read more
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Stinky springtime for WeHo residents
Since November 2015, West Homewood residents who live near Buffalo Rock and Dean Foods have complained about odor issues, comparing the smell to sour milk. Read more
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Patriot Park bench dedicated to Aniah Blanchard
June 22 would have been Aniah Blanchard's 20th birthday. This year, her friends, family and former teammates celebrated Blanchard with a bench dedication ceremony. Read more
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City Council votes to extend curfew
The city of Homewood’s updated curfew lasts from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. and will be in effect until June 9. Read more
Municipal elections set for Aug. 25
The mayor and city council president seats are at-large, meaning they are open to all Homewood citizens, but candidates can only run for a regular council seat within their ward. Read more
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Homewood enacts 3-day curfew amid civil unrest
The curfew lasts from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night and will end 5 a.m. Thursday morning, unless it is extended by the City Council. Read more
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Jefferson County, over-the-mountain mayors seek National Guard help in keeping peace
Gov. Kay Ivey has authorized the National Guard to activate up to 1,000 guardsmen across the state as needed. Read more
Metro Roundup: World Games in Birmingham renamed, delayed until 2022
The 11th edition of The World Games has been delayed until July 7-17, 2022. The organizers also announced on April 22 that the international multi-sport event will become The World Games 2022 Birmingham. Read more
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OLS welcomes back parishioners, church employs safety measures for Mass
During the weekend of May 16-17, many of them worshipped during regular Mass times within new measures designed for safety as the pandemic continues. Read more
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