Tropical Storm Nicholas + Birmingham's Road Resurfacing Project

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the afternoon. High: 83 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Birmingham:

1. Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to make this week a pretty rainy and muggy one, as the storm hit the Texas coast earlier Monday. (Birmingham Patch)
2. The Birmingham City Council will vote on an item this week that will allow a construction company to complete $6.9 million dollars in street resurfacing projects. (ABC 33/40)
3. A new free concert series is coming to Birmingham this month. What’s truly special about the concert series is that it benefits three local nonprofits. (Bham Now)
4. For those of you who have complained about the waste removal service in Birmingham, the city continues to look for a new trash and recycling system. (WBRC)
5. See how Alabama schools ranked among U.S. News Best Colleges List. I will let you in on a little spoiler here. Auburn ranked highest of any of the state's schools. (Birmingham Patch)

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Today in Birmingham:

• The Smithfield Book Club meets at the Birmingham Public Library Smithfield branch. (2:30 p.m.)
• It is never too early to learn about handling your finances. This is so important. That's why Regions presents "Smart Money Habits - Banking for Students presented by Regions." (4 p.m.)
• Library Board Meeting - Birmingham Public Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Want to hear some pretty awesome live music? Head to Zydeco for Alexandra Kay. Great live show! (7 p.m.)

Birmingham Patch Notebook

• Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department would like to thank the Birmingham Vistas and the YMCA Youth Centers for giving all of our fire stations goody bags full of thank you notes and goodies on Saturday 9/11. We were all deeply moved by the outpouring of appreciation. (Facebook)
• Here is some wonderful information from Alabama Audubon's friends at Ruffner Mountain about chimney swifts! #AlabamaSwiftWatch (Facebook)
• Don't miss this year's special Private Picnic in the Park presented by Alabama Symphony Orchestra's friends at Symphony 30!" (Facebook)
• Do you want to make a considerable impact in your community? Would you like to work together with your neighbors to tackle neighborhood issues? Help us revive the following Neighborhood Associations: Bridlewood, East Avondale, East Birmingham and more! (Instagram)

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— Michael Seale

About me: I am a lifelong Alabama resident with more than two decades of media under my belt. I have worked for a daily newspaper, a weekly newspaper, a monthly magazine, a television station and a couple of radio stations. I also tried my hand at marketing for a little while. But I love writing news. This opportunity to bring Patch to Birmingham is a chance for my hometown to benefit from a new - and better - way to read and receive news.

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