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🌱 Patch AM: Two Mobile hotspots are about to reshape downtown Montgomery’s dining scene.
And check out The Rick Burgess Show on the Montgomery Patch calendar
Hey there, Montgomery! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Two Mobile hotspots are about to reshape downtown Montgomery's dining scene.
- What could your state health insurance cost after next week's vote?
- Why is California's governor making Montgomery his first tour stop?
Also on today's calendar: Rick Burgess and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Donald S.!
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Dauphin's, Las Floriditas restaurants coming to downtown Montgomery (1819news.com subscription) — Two well-known Mobile concepts, Dauphin's and Las Floriditas, are headed to downtown Montgomery, taking over part of the former Capital City Club space in RSA Tower. Retirement Systems of Alabama officials say the casual fine dining restaurant and Cuban-style speakeasy should boost the building and city nightlife, though no opening date has been announced yet. 
2. SEIB executive committee recommends first premium increase in 11 years (aldailynews.com) — State employees and retirees in Montgomery and across Alabama could soon see a $20 monthly health insurance premium increase and higher co-pays if the State Employees Insurance Board approves an executive committee recommendation next week. The board will meet Thursday at 201 Union Street in downtown Montgomery, where leaders will weigh the hike, benefit changes, and a request for more state funding to stabilize the plan.
3. California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Montgomery (waka.com) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is spending two days in Montgomery, meeting Mayor Steven Reed, local leaders, and Alabama State University students while touring key civil rights sites. His visit, the first stop on a multi-state "Take It Back" tour, is giving Montgomery residents a chance to discuss housing, jobs, healthcare, and the city's recent progress directly with a potential 2028 presidential contender.
4. Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now open (alreporter.com) — Montgomery residents can currently see a free retrospective of Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest winners from 2021–2025 at the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery downtown through September 25. At the same time, entries are open statewide for the 2027 contest, which highlights Alabama's wildlife, parks, and scenery, with winning images set to tour the state next year.
5. Knapp Selected as First Flag Football Coach (waka.com) — Faulkner University in Montgomery has named longtime Eagles coach and alumnus Chuck Knapp as the first head coach of its new women's flag football program, which will begin competition in the 2027–28 academic year. University leaders say he is already recruiting locally and hope the team will quickly become a strong addition to Faulkner's women's athletics.
📸 Around Montgomery
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montgomery
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★ Featured events ★
- The Rick Burgess Show →
Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery
7:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- PRIS: Friday Snack Through PTA (More Information Soon)
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - Football vs Percy Julian SR NIGHT
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
7:00 pm - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - Rick Burgess →
Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery
7:00 pm - 2026 Fall Festival →
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Museum Dr, Montgomery
10:00 am - When a Woman's Fed Up →
Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery
8:00 pm - ANN WILSON & TRIPSITTER →
Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery
7:00 pm
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
🗓 Events Nearby
- PRES Curriculum Night C1
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
4:30 pm - Curriculum Night C1
Pike Road Elementary School Pike Road, AL 36064
4:30 pm - MS VB vs Redland/Wetumpka
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm - PRIS: Friday Snack Through PTA (More Information Soon)
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Montgomery Newcomers Club Sip n Social.
September 15th, 10 am, AKay's Coffee Shop, 9522 Vaughn Rd, Pike Road AL. 36064 Ladies of all ages, looking for a fun group to go to lunch with, see… (Nextdoor Garden District) - A few good men.
Do you know them? Sheriff Derrick Cunningham & Police Chief James Graboys. (Nextdoor Carriage Hills)
- Ryder System, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation in Montgomery. Apply here.
- FullSpeed Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - FT-8602 in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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