🌱 Tag Renewal Notice Update + Birmingham Promise Program Expansion

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Birmingham Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Hot; an afternoon t-storm. High: 97 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. Jefferson County recently announced that tag renewal notices will soon be full-page notifications. Previously, tag renewal notices were sent on postcards. Residents with more than one vehicle will have all vehicles listed on the full-page document. The county said that the move will save money over time even though postcards are less expensive to mail, due to the cost savings of not having to send multiple postcards to a single address. (ABC)
2. The Birmingham Board of Education has approved $240,000 to expand the Birmingham Promise program. This program places high school seniors into internships, and the increased funding will quadruple the number of seniors that can participate and allow for new programs for sophomores and juniors to shadow professionals in the workplace. Next year, the program's goal is to have 100 seniors participating in internships during both the fall and spring semesters, as well as for 200 sophomores and 200 juniors to participate in the shadowing program. (Alabama Political Reporter)
3. The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) has received a regional award. The Southeastern Regional Council of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment chose Birmingham's Housing Authority as the recipient of the Advocacy Award. This award is presented to agencies that interact with Congress on advocacy efforts that have an impact on a local, state, or national level. HABD President and CEO Dontrelle Young-Foster commended the agency's work to improve infrastructure and public transit options for public housing communities. (WVTM)

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Today in Birmingham:

Friday, June 30

• Storytime At The Gardens At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (10:00 AM)
• Ross Bridge Farmers Market At 2101 Grand Avenue (4:00 PM)
• Divine Entertainment Bham At SAW's Juke Joint (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Birmingham Zoo has announced an upcoming Pancakes and Princesses Breakfast. This event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12 with one seating at 8:30 a.m. and another at 10:30 a.m. After breakfast, attendees can enjoy Fairytales and Frogs Day until 2:00 p.m. Click here for tickets. (The Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)
• On Wednesday, Jul. 5, Saturn Birmingham will be hosting music trivia with host Adam Measel. Trivia will begin at 8:00 p.m. (Saturn Birmingham via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, the City of Birmingham will be accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Poet Laureate beginning on Aug. 1. The city's Poet Laureate makes appearances at events, facilitates educational programs, and shares poetry throughout the community. Click here to learn more. (Birmingham Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.