🌱 Street Racing Bill Proposed + Medical Cannabis Public Hearing

Hey, Birmingham. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with periods of sun. High: 77 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has been working with several state legislators to pass a bill designed to address street racing. The bill would prohibit street racing and outline penalties for the activity. One of the primary penalties that the bill proposes is the confiscation of street racing vehicles. (AL.com)
2. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing in Birmingham this holiday season. The world-famous group will be at the BJCC Arena on Dec. 15 for its 2022 Ghost of Christmas Eve Tour. Tickets start at around $50. Click for ticket information. (AL.com)
3. The Birmingham City Council will be discussing zoning changes for medical cannabis production facilities and dispensaries during its Nov. 29 public hearing. The proposed changes would address the rules for the different facilities and where they can be located in Birmingham. The public hearing will start at 9:30 a.m. (BirminghamWatch)

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Today in and around Birmingham:

• Fall Wreath Craft At Woodlawn Branch Library (All Day)
• Talk With A Doc At West End Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Dia De Los Muertos Numero 20 At Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Hoover (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Birmingham area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Birmingham Patch)
• The Birmingham Police Department reports that it has made two arrests in the murder of Marchello Hopson, 43 years old. Click for the full arrest report. (Birmingham Police Department, Alabama via Facebook)
• The City of Birmingham is collecting food items for holiday box distribution. Food items can be dropped off at Boutwell Auditorium between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. (City of Birmingham)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.