Pandemic effects, inflation, and the rising costs of a maintaining an aging building are factors in the Greater Birmingham YMCA's decision shutter its downtown branch, according to a notice to members. The facility will close at the end of the year.
Published:The Greater Birmingham YMCA announced Tuesday it is permanently closing its downtown location at the end of the year, citing lasting effects from the pandemic and inflation, among other causes.
The Downtown Y has served the community for 36 years after opening at 2201 Fourth Ave. North in 1986. “Over the last few years, the downtown area employment base has shifted, decreasing the demand for a Y of this size in our current location.
The Greater Birmingham YMCA’s executive director could not immediately be reached to confirm the report.If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gap to sell Greater China units to e-commerce firm BaozunU.S. apparel retailer Gap Inc has agreed to sell its Greater China businesses to Baozun Inc , the e-commerce service provider said on Tuesday, as headwinds persists for global consumer brands in the world's second-largest economy.
Read more »
Diane Boyko re-elected as Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools board chairBoyko was elected as a GSCS trustee in 2003 and has chaired the board for the last 13 years.
Read more »
Greater Columbus polling locations see long lines as voters show up on Election DayLong lines at polling locations appeared to be a common occurrence on Election Day in Greater Columbus as Ohioans waited to cast their ballots.
Read more »
Gap Sells Greater China Business to Chinese E-commerce Firm for Up to $50 MillionChinese e-commerce giant Baozun will acquire all of Gap’s equity interests in the Greater China area, which includes its mainland China and Taiwan businesses.
Read more »
Rapper DaBaby on defensive about Birmingham BOGO offerRapper DaBaby is getting teased about his two-for-one ticket offer at his upcoming Birmingham show, but he's firing back by saying he’s bringing the goods.
Read more »