🌱 Alabama Adventure And Splash Adventure + Buy Black Bham + Pride

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Follow along for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 88 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure is open, welcoming back guests for the summer. Throughout the off-season, many renovations were made for guests to have an enjoyable experience this summer, including a new rollercoaster. Birmingham residents are excited to return to the park, which is open seven days a week until mid-August and will close on Labor Day weekend. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
2. The 'Buy Black Bham' campaign has launched in Birmingham. Throughout June, non-profit Urban Impact is encouraging residents to shop at Black-owned businesses around the neighborhood. There are more than 400 Black-owned businesses throughout the city. (WVTM13 Birmingham)
3. In-person Pride celebrations are continuing this weekend. Tonight, head to the Funky Food Truck Festival at Cahaba Brewing Company and relax on the patio with AIDS Alabama while enjoying your favorite brew. Or, head to Ghost Train Brewery for the Freak Flag Alternative Drag Show. For more information on Pride events taking place throughout the month, click the link. (WBRC)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Outdoor Pool Is Open, At Levite Jewish Community Center (All Day)
• Cricut Club, At Five Points West Regional Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Leaders Of Excellence Youth Career Fair, At Birmingham Public Library (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Learn how Birmingham's interstate lighting is being maintained. (Alabama's News Leader)
• A 'Birds Aren't Real' billboard was spotted in Birmingham. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
• Check out these seven Black-owned Birmingham bars for a fun weekend ahead. (Bham Now)
• You won't want to miss these five new properties on the market in the Birmingham area! (Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.