Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published July 7, 2020

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

Published July 7, 2020

Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.

Published July 7, 2020

Bloomfield Hills asked to renew contract with Baldwin Library

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s the value of staying home with a good book. But do residents of Bloomfield Hills still want to continue to get their books, e-books, subscriptions, programming and other services from the Baldwin Public Library, or is it time to close the book on the city’s contract with Birmingham’s library?

Published July 7, 2020

Franklin voters to decide how future clerks are seated

FRANKLIN — On the upcoming primary ballot, villagers in Franklin will be asked to vote on a proposal that could change the way the clerk’s position is filled.

Published July 7, 2020

Pollution down, trash up amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

Published July 7, 2020

There’s no stopping the Class of 2020

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — Each year, the Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle is proud to honor the exceptional senior students graduating in our coverage area. But in 2020, the honor is even more momentous. Instead of celebrating their achievements with formal dances, all-night parties and traditional ceremonies, this year’s grads traded their caps and gowns for masks and hand sanitizer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 7, 2020

Voters to decide $200 million bond for Bloomfield Hills Schools

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If you ask Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Pat Watson, residents will benefit from the school millage proposal on the Aug. 4 ballot whether they have students enrolled in the district or not.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham adds body cams to police patrols

BIRMINGHAM — For years, the Birmingham Police Department has considered adding body cameras to officers on patrol in the city.

Jacob Kubicz, 5, bursts from the tent while playing with supervisor and Registered Behavior Tech Kathleen Murphy at the Spark Center for Autism in Farmington Hills.

Published July 7, 2020

WSU, MSU professors author autism toolkit to guide centers amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The novel coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, forced many sectors of Michigan’s workforce to adapt and change how they operate.

Published July 6, 2020

All local libraries offering curbside pickup for residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Libraries have slowly begun to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it might be a while longer before they are open to the public.

Published July 6, 2020

City halls work on reopening to public

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local municipalities currently are trying to figure out how to reopen their cities, and that includes their main offices at all four city halls.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published June 30, 2020

Woodward Dream Cruise canceled for first time

BIRMINGHAM — The board of the Woodward Dream Cruise voted June 30 to scrap the massive event planned for Saturday, Aug. 15.

Published June 23, 2020

Clerks prepare for elections during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state of Michigan is a little more than a month out from its Aug. 4 primary election, though the preparations for that day have the unusual task of also taking COVID-19 into account.

Published June 23, 2020

Local business owners discuss challenges in reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — For more than two months, many businesses around Michigan have remained closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Local chiefs discuss what they’re doing amid nationwide calls for police reform

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the last month, the United States and other countries have seen protests for Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and anti-racism, and against racial injustice and police brutality.