The Most Beautiful People in Birmingham
What makes someone beautiful? It’s a question with as many answers as there are people to ask. Beauty can be confidence and personal style, but it can also be resilience, kindness, strength, faith,...
Special Features
About Town’s Best of 2026 — The Reader’s Poll Results Are In
Birmingham has spoken. Every year we ask our readers to weigh in on the best this city has to offer — from the restaurants you can’t stop talking about to the doctors you trust with your...
Meet Birmingham’s Top Doctors
DERMATOLOGY Vlada Groysman, M.D. | Cahaba Dermatology & Spa 205-214-7546 | cahabaderm.com Dr. Vlada Groysman is the founder and Medical Director of Cahaba Dermatology & Spa, a comprehensive...
Get Outside Birmingham: Spring Day Dates
Whether it’s a new flame, a best friend, your partner or your entire family, it’s time to wrangle your people and welcome back the sunshine. After a cold, rainy winter, it’s reset time. Less screen...
A Local’s Guide: Best Bookstores in Birmingham
Birmingham’s literary scene is not just about the books; it is about community, discovery, and blooming creatively. Check out some of Birmingham’s top bookstores below! Little Professor |...
5 Birmingham Shops That Give Back
Shopping or dining out can mean more than finding a new pair of shoes or your new go-to treat; it can be a way to make a difference in our community. Here are five places in Birmingham you can make...
Introducing Our 2026 Women in Business
WOMEN IN FINANCE Felicia Ludlum | Fi Plan Partners FINDING BALANCE Balance isn’t about perfection, but about being purposeful and present in each moment. Much of how I approach leadership and life...
Vote Now! Best Of 2026 Is Now Live!
This year’s About Town Annual Reader’s Poll is now live! It’s time to show some love to your favorite local spots—Best of 2026 is here! This annual reader’s poll is your chance to show love to the...
A Local’s Guide: 5 Best Places to Watch Sports in Birmingham
Nothing brings people together like good food and sports! With March Madness quickly approaching, the countdown is on, and it is time for you to gear up your brackets. Whether you prefer to dine in...
A Model’s Guide: The Only Skincare Products You Need
One thing I learned during my many years in the modeling industry is the art of understatement. In the 2010s, our beauty culture hit a peak of overstatement. Makeup looks were marked by deep, dark...
