Safeguarding history, one easement at a time?

REV Birmingham believes the Magic City’s historic buildings are more than beautiful — they’re essential to the city’s identity, vibrancy and future. That’s why we’ve spent May, National Historic Preservation Month, spotlighting the tools that help protect and celebrate these places: first, the National Register of Historic Places; then, the power of historic tax credits. Now, we’re […]

Preservation that pays: How historic tax credits can power a downtown revival ?

For preservation advocates (or “building huggers,” as we like to call ourselves), historic tax credits are essential. They don’t just help save historic buildings — they support local economies, encourage private investment and breathe new life into spaces that shape the identity of our communities.

Urban Vintage Clothing pedaling forward?

For as long as he can remember, Ty King, owner of Urban Vintage Clothing, has had an inclination for fashion. To him, style is more than the clothes on your back. It’s a feeling – and a really good one, if you’re intentional about expressing yourself through your attire.  

That passion, combined with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, is what drove him to open his storefront for Urban Vintage Clothing in December of 2022.