Mercedes-Benz Stadium Archives

For the third consecutive spring, Atlanta Jewish Academy hosted and participated in the AJA Flag Football Spring Classic, with the school having both a varsity and junior varsity team in the mix // Photo Credit: Atlanta Jewish Academy

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AJA Hosts 3rd Annual Flag Football Classic

By David Ostrowsky

The third iteration of the annual tournament featured teams from five Jewish academies from across the country.

April 17, 2024, 10:18 am

AJA Hosts 3rd Annual Flag Football Classic

The third iteration of the annual tournament featured teams from five Jewish academies from across the country.

By David Ostrowsky

After playing several years overseas in Israel, Josh Cohen is excited to live out his dream of playing in the MLS this spring // Photo Credit: Atlanta United

January 31, 2024, 10:18 am

Josh Cohen Joins Atlanta United

The Jewish goalkeeper signed with the United as a free agent after helping propel Maccabi Haifa to a trio of Israeli Premier League championships.

By David Ostrowsky

The ambitious Echo Street West project represents the rapid gentrification of the area adjacent to the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods.

November 16, 2023, 1:55 pm

Blank Foundation Contributes $22M to Aid Westside

Neighborhoods near Arthur Blank’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium are getting more support to stabilize their neighborhoods and build new housing.

By Bob Bahr

Since the Josh Harris-led investment group assumed ownership of the Washington Commanders earlier this year, there’s been a notable spike in fan interest across the Greater Washington, D.C. region // Photo Credit: Office of Josh Harris

November 15, 2023, 12:26 pm

Jewish Owner Harris Has Big Plans for Commanders

The new owner of the Washington Commanders, Josh Harris, takes over at the helm for former embattled owner Daniel Snyder.

By David Ostrowsky

The overarching goal of the new programs implemented around Mercedes-Benz Stadium is for fans to spend less time in line, and more time in their seats // Photo Credit: AMB Sports + Entertainment

September 13, 2023, 12:50 pm

Upgrades Highlight New Season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Several new features have been unveiled at the home of the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2023-24 NFL regular season.

By David Ostrowsky

BlackFire Signs did this vehicle wrap for Muchacho restaurant in Inman Park.

June 14, 2023, 4:07 pm

Joel ‘Covers’ Atlanta in Signs and Vehicles

Darren Joel, a CPA and entrepreneur, enjoys making Atlanta more colorful with his BlackFire Signs operation.

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

A tour group from Ahavath Achim Synagogue is pictured on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

April 26, 2023, 2:15 pm

Tour the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Looking for a good idea for a staycation? Why not enjoy a guided tour of the home of the Atlanta Falcons?

By Chana Shapiro

The Georgia Aquarium is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.

April 26, 2023, 2:08 pm

Atlanta Ranked Fourth for Destination Vacations

Atlanta is the place to be for tourists...and locals, as it turns out. Read on to find out more about Atlanta's premeire staycation destinations.

By Sasha Heller

(Clockwise, from left) Dietmar Exler, Steve Cannon, Tim Zulawski, Rich McKay, Greg Beadles

February 15, 2023, 12:56 pm

Atlanta Falcons Promote Five Senior Execs

Those promoted include Steve Cannon, Rich McKay, Greg Beadles, Tim Zulawski and Dietmar Exler.

By David Ostrowsky

One Centennial Yards // Photo Credit: DBOX for Centennial Yards

December 22, 2022, 12:10 pm

2022 YIR: Times Square of the South Coming to Atlanta

The Atlanta Jewish Times, in late April, published a preview of the expansion of Centennial Yards, and readers flocked to learn more about the project.

By Sasha Heller

Leading cast members Rome Flynn, Marsai Martin, Omari Hardwick, and Kelly Rowland // Photo Credit: Atlanta Falcons

December 15, 2022, 10:23 am

Falcons’ Home Turf Plays Host to ‘Fantasy Football’

“Fantasy Football,” the new family-friendly sports comedy currently available for streaming on Paramount+, includes many pivotal, action-packed scenes shot onsite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

By David Ostrowsky

Atlanta has invested tens of millions of dollars in reviving areas adjacent to Blank’s stadium and in Vine City and English Avenue.

November 30, 2022, 2:18 pm

Westside Atlanta Gets Blank Commitment for Funding

Grants totaling $2.4 million were announced this month to aid the residents of communities adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

By Bob Bahr

Gail Solomon turned 80 on Nov 6, the same day she commandeered the blood drive at Ahavath Achim to reach her goal of 80 pints. Here, she poses with a drop of blood at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, her other passion.

November 16, 2022, 3:51 pm

Eighty Pints for Eight Decades

Gail Solomon extols her secrets to turning a robust 80, how giving back to save lives gives her purpose, and how her determination helped win a Disney Cruise to celebrate.

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

The Arthur Blank Family Foundation has provided over $950M in grants over the past 25 years.

September 29, 2022, 11:00 am

Arthur Blank Celebrates Giving on His 80th

Blank Family Foundation sponsored a week of community programs to be topped by an October groundbreaking.

By Bob Bahr

September 15, 2022, 10:37 am

Second Helpings Honors Sheri Labovitz and Liz Blake

Full Plates, Full Hearts event celebrated the impact of the city’s only nonprofit dedicated to moving fresh, surplus food from grocers, corporate kitchens and sports arenas.

By Compiled by AJT staff