A shocking statistic–and what we’re doing about it
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham. Today’s guest blogger is Charlotte Conaway. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here. 82% of...
View ArticleIs Birmingham mayor crazy?
I’m impressed with Birmingham’s new Mayor–Randall Woodfin. His first few months in office have been a whirlwind of positive energy. He’s surrounded himself with good people, sought feedback from anyone...
View ArticleWhat I fear when Birmingham grows
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham. Today’s guest blogger is Joe Adams. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here. Growing up in rural...
View ArticleCan Birmingham get over its low self-esteem?
One hundred years from now, when historians write the history of Birmingham, 2013 will be the year they say changed everything. Birmingham’s been called the “City of Perpetual Promise.” We’ve been...
View ArticleBirmingham: the next Homewood?
The City of Birmingham could be the next Homewood. Homewood is one of the most livable and popular cities in Alabama. Young folks are flocking into Homewood. Young folks also are flocking into...
View ArticleAm I mad for buying Century Plaza?
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham. Today’s guest blogger is Pastor Thomas Beavers . If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here. Am I mad...
View ArticleMtn. Brook & Vestavia don’t have to give up their schools for a better...
Fewer people are employed in our Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area today than in 2007. Meanwhile cities like Nashville, Charlotte, and Austin are growing jobs exponentially. What is wrong with us? Why...
View ArticleBirmingham parent: How to save our children and our schools
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham. Today’s guest blogger is Tae Alexander. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here. I’ve not been to...
View ArticleWhat’s wrong with Birmingham School Board and City Council?
Oh no! It’s happened again. Birmingham City Schools lost another superintendent. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan was fired after 16 months—the 8th superintendent in 17 years. How can one school board after...
View ArticleMtn. Brook & Vestavia don’t have to give up their schools for a better...
Fewer people are employed in our Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area today than in 2007. Meanwhile cities like Nashville, Charlotte, and Austin are growing jobs exponentially. What is wrong with us? Why...
View ArticleBirmingham parent: How to save our children and our schools
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham. Today’s guest blogger is Tae Alexander. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here. I’ve not been to...
View ArticleWhat’s wrong with Birmingham School Board and City Council?
Oh no! It’s happened again. Birmingham City Schools lost another superintendent. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan was fired after 16 months—the 8th superintendent in 17 years. How can one school board after...
View ArticleThere’s no stopping Birmingham
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham. Today’s guest blogger is Maury Shevin. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here. I recently attended...
View ArticleGeneral Krulak for Superintendent of Birmingham Schools
Last week’s ComebackTown blog was titled, “Our next Superintendent’s not going to save Birmingham Schools.” The point of the piece was that there’s no person dead or alive who can save our school...
View ArticleOur next Superintendent’s not going to save Birmingham Schools
Every editorial I read about hiring a new superintendent for Birmingham City Schools says it’s critical we recruit the right candidate. The future of Birmingham Schools and possibly the City of...
View ArticleI send my daughter to Birmingham Schools—and love it
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham. Today’s guest blogger is Laura Gallitz. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here. David Sher’s...
View ArticleI’ll do anything to help B’ham schools except send my kids there
On March 1st I attended a TEDxBirmingham event at the Alys Stephens Center. Fifteen speakers gave passionate speeches with the common theme to rediscover the magic of Birmingham. Quite frankly, it was...
View ArticleCan Birmingham get over its low self-esteem?
One hundred years from now, when historians write the history of Birmingham, 2013 will be the year they say changed everything. Birmingham’s been called the “City of Perpetual Promise.” We’ve been...
View ArticleGood-bye Birmingham Schools?
You’ve seen the headline, Retaining accreditation will be difficult for Birmingham city” schools. “Birmingham City Schools will have a hard time remaining accredited if board members don’t…start...
View ArticleThis e-mail scared the hell out of me
I’m not proud of this blog post. In fact, I waited a month after receiving the inflammatory e-mail below before publishing it. I didn’t want to promote the writer or his book. But since links have...
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