🌱 Holiday Box Food Donations + FOP Publishes List Of Grievances

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Birmingham Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. The City of Birmingham will be collecting food donations for its holiday box distribution program. Donations can be made at Boutwell Auditorium from Nov. 2 through Nov. 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Donated items must be canned. Please avoid glass containers. Click the following link for the full list of requested food items. (WBRC)
2. Birmingham's Fraternal Order of Police has published a multi-page packet detailing grievances about pay, staffing, and morale at the Birmingham Police Department. Police Chief Scott Thurmond reports that he needs about 900 officers to fully staff the department. There are only about 500 officers currently. Only 350 of those officers are patrolling the city's streets. (WBRC)
3. The City of Birmingham will be hosting a Magic City Classic Block Party today at Birmingham City Hall. The party will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by to enjoy live music and activities as well as food trucks from vendors including Jolly Cakes, Coco Crabs, and Simone's Kitchen. (City of Birmingham Government via Instagram)

Today in Birmingham:

• Halloween Hygiene Drive At Ryals Public Health Building (All Day)
• Frankenstein Friday At Avondale Regional Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Classic Monster Movie At Springville Road Regional Branch Library (10:00 AM)

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 next Thursday at Arlington is scheduled for Nov. 10. There is a $20 charge per person. Click to learn more. (City of Birmingham)
• Magic City Classic gameday shuttles will be made available tomorrow in Birmingham. The shuttles will be operating at the Birmingham Crossplex, the Boutwell Auditorium Parking Deck, and downtown. Click for the full shuttle schedule. (WBRC)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.