Did you catch the Birmingham Lede last week? Here just five news stories you missed if you didn’t read our daily digital publication.

· In our Sunday Q&A, John Northrop of the Action Coalition for Transit talked about promoting more public transport and spending less on highways – specifically the Northern Beltline.

· Heather Gann, the Lede reporter in Birmingham, looked at how Birmingham’s popularity as a rental destination could lead to a tightening market.

· Long-time GASP leader Michael Hansen’s resignation means some things will change, but others won’t at the local environmental justice group.

· Gann reported that while Birmingham is the 10th most affordable place to retire, the quality of life scores leave something to be desired.

· Last week marked just the second week of the Lede College Football Picks contest.

There’s a lot more in every issue of the Lede every day. And each edition has a page designed to tell you how to navigate The Lede. It even has a cool YouTube video.

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