🌱 Suspicious Package + Historic Church Celebrates 150 Years

Hi all. Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Birmingham Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a t-storm. High: 73 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. The Birmingham Police Department responded to a report about a suspicious package being left near Temple Beth-El on Friday. According to the department, the package did not contain an explosive device. The department and the FBI blocked off a large area near the building during the investigation on Friday morning. It is unclear whether criminal charges will be filed. (Birmingham Patch)
2. According to researchers at the University of Alabama's Alabama Center of Real Estate, Birmingham rent prices continue to rise. Despite the increase, rental price increases are decreasing compared to last year. The researchers used Zillow data to determine rental price statistical models. (AL.com)
3. The First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 due to its status as the first church building in the heart of Birmingham. The church had an important role in the civil rights movement and has operated as a shelter for many Birmingham residents through the years. The church's congregation will be celebrating with a series of events this weekend. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

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Today in Birmingham:

• I, Too, Am Alabama At Abroms-Engel Institute For The Visual Arts (12:00 PM)
• Diwali: An Evening In Mumbai At Alys Stephens Center (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Birmingham's Ja'Khael has been recognized as a Star Student Athlete for being a dedicated team player. Congratulations! (Patch)
• Birmingham City Schools is recognizing Thank An Alabama Teacher Month in November. This month, each school will be selecting its Teacher of the Year. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• Birmingham City Schools is reminding parents and students that Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow. Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)

That's it 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.