Innovate Birmingham Aims for a Generational Economic Boost
The list of Birmingham’s economic assets in its city center is well documented. They include UAB, Innovation Depot, and a growing cultural and entertainment scene. But there’s a feeling Birmingham is in a unique moment that, if seized, will reap benefits for years to come. So over the last two years, some members of the business community have been working on a new initiative they believe will set Birmingham on a path to that prosperity. We talk about Innovate Birmingham in this week’s Magic City Marketplace.
What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt
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Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights
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This new story collection is marvelous — if a bit meandering
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