Hello and happy Saturday! I’m back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening these days in Birmingham. Here’s the lowdown…
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First, today’s weather:
A thunderstorm in the pm High: 86 Low: 73.
Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:
- Yesterday was World Orangutan Day! TheBirmingham Zoo shared photos and videos of Oliver and Lipz hanging out at the zoo. To protect orangutans like Oliver and Lipz, the Zoo asks you to cut down on your use of palm oil, which is in everyday items like soap, cleaning products, and ice cream. (Birmingham Zoo via Facebook)
- City of Birmingham Government’s Magic City Spotlight radio show is coming up today at 9:00 am Listen on V 94.9 to hear the conversation about neighborhood revitalization. (City of Birmingham Government via Instagram)
- Birmingham City Schools’ Parent and Family Engagement Program is hosting a welcome back party! Parents and families are encouraged to come by next Friday, Aug. 26 at 10:00 am and also at 5:30 pm over Zoom. Click the link to see Zoom information. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
That’s it for today! I’ll see you around.
— 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.
