Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s philosophy of “putting people first” has guided his leadership. Revitalization of the city’s 99 neighborhoods is his top priority. He is focused on: enhancing education for ...

The Birmingham district contained two principal types of iron ore: limonite, commonly called brown ore, and red hematite, or red ore. These deposits formed an important part of the region’s natural ...

Need to report a problem or illegal dumping? Our 311 call center can help. Before heading out for the parade and big game on Saturday, Oct. 31, make sure you're prepared for road closures, parking ...

In addition to iron ore, coal, and coke, Sloss Furnaces required a flux to support the iron-making process. Limestone and dolomite were especially important because both minerals were abundant in the ...

The coal used at Sloss Furnaces came chiefly from Birmingham’s Warrior coal field, with additional supplies available from the nearby Cahaba coal field. Both fields contained bituminous coal formed ...

At Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama, the stock trestle cable winches remain important examples of the machinery that supported large-scale iron production. These ...

The 85th Amazon Magic City Classic Presented by Coca-Cola is coming to Legion Field on Saturday, October 31! As we get closer to Classic Saturday, we want fans to have the information they need to ...

Heading to Legion Field for the Magic City Classic? Avoid the stress of crowded lots and bumper-to-bumper traffic by parking at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Enjoy a seamless game-day experience with ...

Sloss Furnaces was built in Birmingham because the city lies within Jones Valley, a geologically rich area where coal, limestone, and iron ore occur close together underground. These three resources ...

It is my great pleasure to inform you of an important update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the progress we have made in utilizing these vital resources to strengthen our city. I want to ...

Two universities. One city. Generations of pride. The City of Birmingham today unveiled A Classic Tradition: The History, Culture & Legacy of the Magic City Classic, a special photo exhibition on the ...

Through R.E.D.E.S.I.G.N. Alabama, BDOT and its partners are working to give Woodlawn and Harris Homes residents safer, clearer routes home. Picture a weekday morning in Woodlawn. You're heading to ...