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🌱 Patch AM: How will Stadium Trace Village’s big expansion change Hoover traffic and jobs?
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Hello Hoover! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Stadium Trace Village's big expansion change Hoover traffic and jobs?
- Why is Hoover quietly tightening its rules for massive data centers?
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Developers purchase 65 acres to expand Stadium Trace Village (wbrc.com) — Developers have purchased 65 acres to launch phase 3 of Stadium Trace Village in Hoover, bringing more healthcare, wellness, and lifestyle businesses along Highway 150. City leaders say the project should add high-wage jobs, boost local shopping, and coincide with planned Highway 150 upgrades and the future Exit 9 to ease traffic. Construction on phase 3 is expected to start late next year. 
• 'Sweet home' for data centers? What we know about Alabama's multibillion-dollar industry (al.com) — Hoover is one of several Alabama cities tightening how data centers are reviewed in local zoning, even as the industry's investment statewide tops tens of billions of dollars. The story explains where major projects are planned, why residents across Alabama are protesting, and how rising power and water demands could affect utility bills. It also outlines new state rules and political debates over regulating these facilities.
📸 Around Hoover
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoover
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- Cartoon Rewind
Hoover Public Library - Plaza
10:00 am - Avadian Credit Union: Pickleball for a Purpose
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce The Picklr Birmingham 1031 Montgomery Highway Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
11:00 am - Pen & Paper RPG Society
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
1:00 pm - Libby Meet & Greet
Hoover Public Library - Circulation Lobby
10:30 am - Football vs Homewood (9) Parker (JV) →
Vestavia Hills High School Birmingham, AL 35216
5:00 pm - The Monthly Assembly
Hoover Public Library - Fitzgerald & Shakespeare Rooms
6:30 pm - Fifth Third Bank Ribbon Cutting
Hoover Chamber of Commerce 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 375, Hoover, AL 35244
10:00 am - One-on-One Tech Help
Hoover Public Library - #Friends Meeting Room
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🗓 Events Nearby
- School of Dentistry D3 Family Day
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Diversity and Inclusion 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
8:00 am - Tai Chi →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:00 am - Crocheting →
Pelham, AL Calendar, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham
10:30 am - Public Skate Session →
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Friday August 21
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🗞 Nearby News
Homewood
- Author Annah Conwell visits Homewood library for "Tales From the Writing Life" (thehomewoodstar.com)
- Homewood resource fair aids residents of condemned apartment complex (wvtm13.com)
- A Better Fit for Patriot Park (cityofhomewood.com)
Vestavia Hills
- Bargain Days brings communitywide shopping event to Vestavia Hills (vestaviavoice.com)
- Vestavia Hills open houses August 22-23 (vestaviavoice.com)
Ok Hoover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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