🌱 UAB Hospital Among Best For Maternity Care + $12M Resurfacing Deal

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. UAB Hospital was rated among the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The hospital was given the highest level possible — rated “high-performing” — in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings. Only 297 of the 649 hospitals that submitted maternity data to U.S. News this year earned a high-performing rating. (Yellowhammer News)
2. Leaders recently approved a $12 million resurfacing deal that will span every district in the city. With the approval comes improvements to nearly 43 miles of Birmingham roads as part of a five-year plan. Colin Alexander with the Department of Transportation said, “Resurface it, restripe it; if there is a segment where we are adding in bike lanes, those will be added afterward.” (WBRC)
3. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has proposed building mini-houses for the city’s homeless population. The plan, which calls for building up to 100 pre-fabricated homes with a bed, heating, and cooling, will be presented to the city council on Jan. 10. If the mayor’s plan and purchase are approved, the company Pallet Shelter will build the units. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

Today in Birmingham:

• Between The Lines At Birmingham Public Library (2:00 PM)
• WWE Monday Night RAW At Legacy Arena (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a quick and tasty snack, check out these 13 delicious dips in the Birmingham area. (Bham Now)
• Are you on the hunt for a new home? These five homes have recently hit the market in and around the Birmingham area. Check out our latest real-estate roundup for property specs and prices. (Birmingham Patch)
• On Saturday night, a man was killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 459 southbound near mile marker 11 in Hoover. (AL.com)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.