🌱 Taxi Cab Fares Going Up + One Injured In North B'ham Shooting

Hey, neighbors. It's Thursday in Birmingham and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Let's dive right in...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 94 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. The cost of a cab ride is going up, and gas prices are to blame. The Birmingham City Council voted yesterday to allow for an increase in taxi rates. According to city leaders, the decision is meant to alleviate costs associated with rising gas prices. This is the first change in cab fare policy since 2012. (WBRC)
2. One person is in the hospital after a shooting in north Birmingham on Tuesday. According to police, officers were dispatched at 4:18 p.m. to respond to reports of multiple gunshots. The shooting happened at 2001 21st Street North. The man who was injured was taken to UAB Hospital with serious injuries. As of Wednesday afternoon, no arrests have been made. (AL.com)
3. Looking for a way to enjoy Hot B'ham Summer? Here's a great list of businesses and organizations that want to help you out. The list of six locations includes the smoothie and blended fruit bowl spot Rush Bowls, the fabulous and graceful Ebony Arrington Dance Studio, and so many more. Check them all out at the link. (Bham Now)

Today in Birmingham:

• Ocean View Tiny Art Show at Five Points West Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• iPad Lab at Birmingham Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Maximize Your Personal Wealth Online (10:00 AM)
• Summer Food Truck Roundup at Birmingham Central Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you a parent? Birmingham City Schools wants to hear from you. The district wants input from parents on the school's COVID testing program. Take the survey here. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• Breathe in, breathe out. Birmingham Botanical Gardens wants you to come practice yoga. Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Junior Board is hosting the event, which begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. $12 entry for members, and $15 for nonmembers. (Birmingham Botanical Gardens via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.