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Sydney Cromwell
Council, residents want tougher restrictions on Samford property purchases
Revisions to the agreement will be discussed again in August. Read more
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Homewood Planning Commission sends changes for West Homewood District to City Council for approval
The proposed changes would prohibit more townhouses, light industrial businesses and funeral homes in the West Homewood District. Read more
Library to host public meeting on proposed Samford, city agreement
The agreement would limit Samford's purchase and rezoning of neighboring homes. Read more
Council approves historic commission grant, Rumson sidewalk funding
The Historic Preservation Commission will use the grant for work on Union Missionary Baptist Church. Read more
City considers new agreement with Samford on residential purchases
The planning and development committee will continue its discussion of the agreement, which would last five years. Read more
Neal Embry
Residents, business owners hear update on zoning, sign ordinances
The meeting allowed residents and business owners to meet with representatives from PlaceMakers and the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. Read more
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Homewood council clarifies allowable length of hotel stays
At least one hotel owner has objected to the city's stance that hotel guests must stay less than 180 consecutive days. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Rosedale residents continue to see problems, encroachment in 18th Street development
The developers of two proposed mixed-use buildings at the corner of 18th Street South and 26th Avenue South say they’re going to take another look at their development’s height and other factors after a meeting with Rosedale residents Thursday. Read more
Retro Run brings style to 5K
Leisure suits, striped tube socks, funky wigs, big sunglasses, bell-bottom jeans and tie-dye are all welcome additions to the 2019 Trak Shak Twilight Retro Run on July 27 at 2839 18th St. S. in Homewood. Read more
2019 Sidewalk Sale offers annual summer discounts
On July 27, the streets of downtown Homewood will once again be bustling with shoppers trying to get the most for their money. Read more
Back-to-school tax-free weekend coming to Homewood
The state of Alabama’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend is set this year for July 19-21, offering parents a chance to save money on their children’s school supplies. Read more
Samford shifts focus for summer events
As the summer months continue, so will Samford University’s many summer camps for kids. Read more
Alabama Outdoors plans Parties on the Porch
The Party on the Porch neighborhood event series is continuing at Alabama Outdoors this summer. Read more
July 4 fireworks show returns to Vulcan Park
One of the biggest and most celebrated Independence Day events in the state, the Alabama Bicentennial Fireworks show will light up the night sky above Vulcan Park and Museum on Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m. Read more
City lines up infrastructure projects for 2019, beyond
From simple paving projects to complete intersection overhauls, here are the construction projects on Homewood’s horizon in 2019. Read more
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HEC chair asks council to tighten stormwater regulations
The city of Homewood has more work to do in preventing stormwater runoff, Homewood Environmental Commission Chair Amy Milam says. Read more
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