Gadsden nuclear assembly plant on hold
A planned $232 million nuclear reactor assembly plant in Gadsden is on hold, the city says. Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp., which announced the project in June 2023, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October. – AL.com
Birmingham permitting goes digital
The city of Birmingham has launched its ePermit Hub’s Digital Plan Room, which will allow residents, contractors and developers to submit and track applications and plans online. The hub is a partnership with the Department of Planning, Engineering, and Permits. – Birmingham Times
Acclaimed chef opening 2nd Birmingham restaurant
Rob McDaniel, the six-time James Beard Award semifinalist who is executive chef at Helen, a Birmingham restaurant, is opening a second restaurant. He and his wife, Emily, are opening the seafood restaurant Bayonet next door to Helen in the first quarter of 2025. – AL.com
