American Living in Birmingham Shares What He Loves Most About City Life Saturday, July 11, 2026 birmingham american relocation citylife community culture lifestyle expat history uk Stephen Pihlaja, an American who relocated to Birmingham in 2014, has found a deep appreciation for the vibrant city life in his adopted home. Since making the move, he has embraced Birmingham’s unique culture, … Read More
I grew up half in Birmingham and half in Manchester – why the second city debate is pointless Saturday, March 28, 2026 birmingham manchester culture community upbringing citylife balti sohoroad northernquarter debate Just under 80 miles separate Birmingham and Manchester. A swift hour-and-a-half drive down the M6 gets you from one city to the other faster than you can watch Titanic twice. Yet, online debates rage endlessly over which city … Read More