🌱 Serial MetroPCS Robberies + Birmingham Commuter Report

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Birmingham these days. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 95 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Police are searching for a suspect who is sought in multiple robberies at Birmingham-area Metro PCS stores. The suspect allegedly used threats and strong-arm tactics to steal from the stores. The five MetroPCS locations are 7911 Crestwood Boulevard, 7004 1st Avenue North, 9541 Parkway East, 2017 Avenue F, and 3015 27th Street North. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Birmingham Police Department. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
2. How long is your morning commute? A report from the U.S. Census Bureau states that most Birmingham commuters live outside Jefferson County and drive 27 minutes to get to work. According to the report, about 6.8 percent of commuters drive over an hour to get to work. (AL.com)
3. Have you been struggling to find the perfect new home in Birmingham? Patch and Redfin have you covered. They've released a list of all the latest properties that have just been listed on the market in the Birmingham area. Visit Patch to see all the details and asking prices. (Birmingham Patch)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Friday Movie Matinee At Birmingham Public Library (2:00 PM)
• The World Games: Dancesport At Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (6:00 PM)
• Guided Canoe Trip: Moonlight Tour At Riverview Road and Cahaba River Road (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alabama Ballet Tappers are back! Whether you are an experienced tap dancer or just looking for a way to move during the week, the company's adult tap classes are perfect with beginner and standard classes available. (Alabama Ballet via Facebook)
• Are you in Birmingham for The World Games this week? You can beat the heat by staying hydrated using these water bottle refilling stations & misting stations provided by Birmingham Water Works. (US National Weather Service Birmingham Alabama via Facebook)
• Here is the City of Birmingham Government's year-to-date public safety stats, courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department. About 41 firearms were recovered last week, totaling 1,042 firearms recovered this year-to-date. (City of Birmingham Government via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.