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Avoid the Burn with these 3 Sunscreen Tips for Pool Days

When you live in an apartment near UAB with pool, it’s a wonderful place to unwind on a day off from school or work. Sunburn doesn't take a day off, however, so use these sunscreen tips the next time you enjoy our sparkling pool. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that offers broad... [Read more...]
Drink More Beer: Birmingham’s Annual Magic City Brewfest

Have you grown tired of drinking the same beer at the same bar every weekend and need to get out of your Birmingham apartment and discover new things? If so, the Magic City Brewfest, one of the popular annual events in Birmingham, might be just what you have been looking for. This festival is in its 7th year and will be taking place May 31-June 1, 2013.... [Read more...]
Run Wild for Painted Dogs at the Birmingham Zoo

Here in the heart of the Magic City, you have plenty to do both indoors and out. There are options enough to accommodate all of the interests and hobbies of our inhabitants here at our Birmingham apartments, including running events for animal lovers of all ages. Make your morning run fun by joining the Run Wild for Painted Dogs 5K fun run on Saturday, May... [Read more...]
3 Reasons to Renew Your Lease at Our UAB Off-Campus Apartments

College students practically become professional movers by the time the end of their college careers. In order to avoid the hassle of a cyclical moving pattern, it's a good idea to move into a place you can continue living at for more than one lease term. For UAB students, Terrace Apartments offers some particular advantages to moving in or renewing your... [Read more...]
Why Birmingham is Called the Magic City and Other Fun Facts

Your Southside Birmingham apartment is a jewel in the Magic City, but do you know where our city got its nickname? As one of the foremost industrial centers in the American South, Birmingham grew so quickly that it became known as the Pittsburgh of the South or the Magic City. But that is only the beginning of a huge list of interesting facts about... [Read more...]


