Florence may get Hard Rock Hotel
Developers want to open a famed Hard Rock Hotel in Florence, and they’re asking for help. They’ve asked the city of Florence to kick in $9.5 million toward the $40 million project. – Bama Buzz
PNC plan includes new Birmingham branch
PNC Bank is investing $1 billion to open 100 branches, including 1 in Birmingham. The plan, which also includes renovating more than 1,200 existing branches, will be implemented through 2028. – AL.com
Somerville native on NY’s power-player list
Somerville native and Birmingham-Southern College graduate Kindred Motes has been named one of New York’s “Power Players” on a list from PoliticsNY and amNY Metro. Motes founded and runs the social impact organization KMSG. – Bham Now