🌱 Five Groundbreaking Women + New Public Transit Plan In Birmingham

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Very warm with periods of sun. High: 78 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. On Friday morning, the parking garage on the side of 19th Street and 2nd Avenue North had some of its siding destroyed from the heavy winds experienced in the storm. The owner of the garage reported that the building went through an inspection about a year ago and no structural issues were found, and the damaged siding was present during the inspection. Two cars were struck by pieces that fell from the building, but one of the car owners reported that he was able to get his car out and away from the rubble. (WBRC)
2. With March being Women's History Month, it is the perfect time to highlight and take note of a few women who have not just made tremendous impacts on the Birmingham community, but the history of the United States. Bham Now featured a list of five extraordinary women in the Birmingham community, including Condoleezza Rice, Madam Louise Wooster, Vonetta Flowers, Nina Miglionico, and Jane Stephens Comer. Whether these individuals are Birmingham natives or not, these women left impacts in their respective fields, including African American history, Olympics history, civil rights, education and empowerment for women, and medical treatments. (Bham Now)
3. The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority in partnership with the City of Birmingham has received a planning grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that aims to reconnect with communities cut off by the existing infrastructures in place. The current transportation infrastructure limits the connectivity of many historic Birmingham neighborhoods, especially in Black neighborhoods, which has made an increased dependency rate on car transportation. The aim of this plan is to change the car dependency rate in Birmingham so that citizens can instead rely on public transportation and other means of travel without any limitations for a greater quality of life. (Bham Now)

Today in Birmingham:

• Tiny Book Of The Month Club At Birmingham Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Crafts, Conversation, And Community At Springville Road Regional Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Homeschool Hour: Know It All! At Homewood Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Tomorrow at the Wylam Neighborhood Association meeting you'll have an opportunity to meet Captain Curtis Mitchell Jr. of the Birmingham Police Department and voice any concerns you have going on around town. The meeting will be taking place at 6:00 p.m. at the Wylam Library. (Birmingham Police Department, Alabama via Facebook)
• That iconic maroon and white bus from Alabama A&M University arrived at G.W. Carver High School last week to award a range of scholarships for A&M to graduating seniors of Carver, Woodlawn, and Parker High Schools. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• Thinking of visiting the University of Alabama over spring break and seeing the match for your future? Don't just stop there! Take a look around Tuscaloosa and see all the city has to offer for everyone in the area. (The University of Alabama via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.