Get ready to toast to a summer of fun with Magic City Sips (MCS), Birmingham’s highly anticipated city-wide happy hour series! Happening every Wednesday from May 29 to August 28, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., this event promises to spotlight Birmingham’s rich culinary landscape and vibrant community. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, SIPS provides an excellent opportunity to explore the city’s culinary scene and meet new people.

The Birmingham Transit Authority (BJCTA) and Birmingham On-Demand are teaming up to expand microtransit in east Birmingham.BJCTA’s new service, MAX On-Demand, will begin running in the Kingston, Inglenook and Woodlawn neighborhoods starting May 20. MAX On-Demand offers corner-to-corner rides in multi-passenger vans within the service area for $1.50 one way for the first person and $0.75 for each additional rider.

Charlotte Shaw, Director and CEO of the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), has once again clinched the Executive Leader of the Year award at the annual Minority Business Awards. Shaw’s remarkable achievement marks her second consecutive win, underscoring her enduring impact and exceptional leadership in the Birmingham business community.