@citizenptnewsal.bsky.socialDomestic violence is surging in Birmingham, with cases up 18%, as advocates urge the council to recognize it as a critical public health crisis that demands immediate action.
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@citizenptnewsal.bsky.socialBirmingham City Council is embarking on an ambitious "Urban Villages" initiative to breathe new life into its neighborhoods, with plans to invest nearly $700,000 in community-driven strategies.
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@citizenptnewsal.bsky.socialThe Birmingham City Council has made a controversial decision, slashing affordable single-family homes in the Woodlawn project from 16 to just 11 while cutting funding and extending the agreement until 2026.
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@citizenptnewsal.bsky.socialBirmingham City Council just green-lighted a major partnership with the DEA to tackle drug trafficking, placing local officers on high-intensity task forces starting in 2026!
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