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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Shelby County Chamber Public Safety Awards

Pelham police and fire honorees at the Shelby Chamber Public Safety Awards.

The Pelham Police Department and Pelham Fire Department are proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Public Safety Award from The Shelby County Chamber. In recognition of their exceptional dedication and service, we honor Firefighter/Paramedic Buddy I...

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

Opportunities to Serve on City Boards

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The City Council will soon make appointments to three volunteer boards with pending vacancies. They are the Library Board, the Personnel Board, and the Storm Water Board. Visit the Boards & Commissions webpage to learn more about each board. If you wo...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

City Council Adopts FY 2024 Budget

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The Pelham City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) budget on Monday, September 18, 2023. The budget is just over $93.8 million and reflects the City's commitment to continued growth and prosperity and prioritizes the concerns and pre...

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

Scarecrows in the Park - Call for Entries

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Scarecrows in the Park is back, and it's time to gather your group and come up with a winning theme! 

Here are the details:

WHEN: Scarecrows will be on display November 7-17 and will be judged and prizes awarded. Winners will be announced ...

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

The Pelham Pathway Wins Award of Excellence in 2023 Savvy Awards

The Pelham Pathway Awards of Excellence

The Pelham Pathway magazine won two Awards of Excellence in the 2023 Savvy Awards presented by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA).  The magazine was a finalist in the categories of Printed Publications - External Publ...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Niche Names Pelham as One of Alabama's Top Places to Live

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It's no secret Pelham is a great city, but now, the entire state knows it! National ranking company Niche just named Pelham's 35124 ZIP code as one of 2023's top places to live in Alabama, with an overall grade of A+. Some of th...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Volunteers Needed: Bishop Creek/City Park Cleanup

A man and three boys explore the area along the banks of Bishop Creek in Pelham City Park.

Fast Facts: 

Creek Cleanup Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Pelham City Park (Meet at the pavilion)

Bring: Closed-toed shoes (to wade in the creek), reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and friends.

Wh...

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena Now Home to National Indoor Soccer League Team

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PELHAM, AL - The National Indoor Soccer League (NISL) is thrilled to announce the addition of its second expansion team, "Magic City SC," for the upcoming 2024 season. The new team will call the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena in the Greate...

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Posted on: August 28, 2023

Fall Shred & E-Recycling Event

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The City of Pelham has partnered with Protec Recycling to provide free document shredding and electronic recycling services for residents on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Protec will be set up at Pelham City Hall, locate...

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Posted on: January 4, 2023

October 2023 City of Pelham E-Newsletter

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Read the October 2023 Newsletter.

Subscribe to receive the E-Newsletter via our Notify Me software. You will need a CivicPlus account. If you don't have one, they are free and easy to set up. Click Sign-In in the top right corner of our homepage. ...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

The Art of Gardening

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There’s just something satisfying about gardening. Whether you’re tending a few houseplants, beautifying your lawn, or coaxing summer vegetables from a sunny spot in your backyard, the sense of accomplishment in plant...

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