🌱 Women's Personal Hygiene Drive + Fred Shuttlesworth Day

Morning, neighbors! Miranda Fraraccio here with today's copy of the Birmingham Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 64 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. The Birmingham Police Department is hosting a women's personal hygiene drive in recognition of Women's History Month. The drive is taking place now through Mar. 29, 2022, to help women in the community. Requested items include body wash, washcloths, deodorant, and more, which will be collected and donated to a local women's shelter. (Press Release Desk)
2. Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is struggling to improve ridership numbers, which have been down since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, Birmingham’s MAX Transit numbers averaged about 3.1 million riders, according to CEO Charlotte Shaw. Now, that number has plummeted to about 1.2 million. Research is underway to make improvements, including working with area employers to see what can give them a boost in ridership numbers. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. This coming week, Birmingham will honor the late Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth. To honor the Magic City's most prominent civil rights leader, Mayor Randall Woodfin will proclaim Friday as Fred Shuttlesworth Day to coincide with the 100th anniversary of his birthday on Mar. 18. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will release the proclamation during an event, and the museum will offer free tours as part of the celebration. (WVTM13 Birmingham)

Today in Birmingham:

• Let's Get Crafty!, At Birmingham Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Off The Hook Crochet, At Birmingham Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Pie lovers should check out this guide to the best spots to get a slice of pie in Birmingham! (Bham Now)
• No injuries were reported in a fire that broke out in a home in the 600 block of St. Charles Ave. on Sunday. (WBRC)
• According to Food & Wine, Birmingham's Domestique Coffee has been named the "Best Coffee Shop in Alabama." (Bham Now)

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— 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.