🌱 Birmingham Water Works' New Bill Design + Red Rock Trail Expansion

Hello, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Birmingham Water Works announced it will soon be rolling out newly-designed bills in an effort to address longstanding issues. According to BWW PR manager Rick Jackson, one of the biggest changes will be the listing of all charges on a single bill, rather than multiple bills. The bill's formatting and sizing will also be adjusted to help customers more easily interpret their monthly charges. (AL.com)
2. On Friday, Birmingham leaders cut the ribbon on the latest extension of the Red Rock Trail System. The final segment of the Hugh Kaul Trail will connect sections of Avondale, allowing walkers and bikers to safely travel from Railroad Park to the edge of Crestwood. Future expansion plans include an ambitious 36-mile walking and biking loop around the greater Birmingham area. (Alabama NewsCenter)
3. The Jefferson County Coroner and Medical Examiner's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating the family of a deceased Birmingham resident. 48-year-old Robert Wesley Hodge was found dead inside his vehicle on Aug. 18 by Birmingham Police Department officers. Members of Hodge's family or anyone with knowledge of his family are asked to contact the office at 205-930-3603. (WHNT News 19)

Today in Birmingham:

• Ashtanga Yoga In The Gardens At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (8:30 AM)
• Monday Matinees At Levite Jewish Community Center (1:30 PM)
• Kick Box Sculpt At Fitness Center North (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bham Now has compiled a list of 11 organizations and events supporting transgender and nonbinary people in the Birmingham area. According to the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), Birmingham has a perfect score when it comes to inclusive laws, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ community. (Bham Now)
• The Greater Alabama MLS reports July home sales in the Birmingham area decreased 18.9 percent year over year. Sales have also decreased 16.5 percent from June. (Alabama NewsCenter)
• Looking for some live theatre? UAB's Department of Theatre announced its 2022-2023 season, including "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," "Into the Woods," and more. (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— 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.