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- From The Lede
March was Huntsville International Airport’s busiest month ever
Airport sees double-digit percentage increase in passengers, seating capacity.
5 Alabama cities to visit this spring break that aren’t the beach
While the beach is an obvious choice when it comes to planning a spring break road trip, it's definitely not the only one. Many of Alabama's cities and towns offer plenty of attractions, parks and more that will keep the whole family entertained -- no sand involved.
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Huntsville TSA officer takes special care of deaf fliers: ‘They are my people’
Huntsville TSA agent special connection to deaf community makes airport more accessible
4 life lessons learned from travelling all 7 continents by age 30
A Black girl travel guide to owning your life.
- From The Lede
Huntsville International Airport could break 1.5 million passengers, set record
More than 1.2 million passengers passed through Rocket City by end of October.
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens rated ‘Most Peaceful Attraction’ in Alabama
Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens were voted the Most Peaceful Attraction in Alabama in a recent ranking from vacation rental site Casago.
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Can you walk around downtown Birmingham? This study says yes
The city’s walkability score currently sits around 17.8 in the downtown region, outranking both Huntsville and Mobile’s average downtown scores, 16.5 and 12 respectively.
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Parking in Birmingham? Here are 5 places where it’s free
For those looking to avoid a fee or an unpleasant towing experience, the Lede has compiled a list of five spots you can park for free around the city.
Texas counties weigh ‘abortion travel bans’ penalizing people transporting abortion seekers
On Monday, commissioners in Lubbock County, Texas passed an ordinance that bans transporting abortion seekers along some rural highways.
Fight Through Flights is giving the gift of travel to Black women with breast cancer
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Black Joy spoke with the co-founder of Fight Through Flights, a non-profit organization that supports the healing of Black women living with and survivors of breast cancer through wellness retreats and travel experiences.
NOMADNESS is the future of travel
Black Joy chats with Robinson about the upcoming NOMADNESS festival, BIPOC travelers moving mindfully and what fuels her storytelling.
- From The Lede
What are the most dangerous roads in Birmingham? Officials say it’s not that simple
BDOT Director James Fowler said that while it is not surprising that some of Birmingham’s most high-volume roadways are included in that list, some experts would avoid labeling a particular road “dangerous.”