BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If the stage of a state finals hockey game wasn’t enough to bring the crowd to their feet, a rematch of the 2021 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals game was enough momentum to create an electric environment.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS —  With an opportunity to acquire land to grow the Johnson Nature Center, Bloomfield Hills Schools is building a draft recreation master plan and asking for the community’s input.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Village Club for the Real Estate Forecast Breakfast March 9.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Stanley Natchez is a Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Indigenous artist who is currently featured at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. The exhibit titled “Indian Without Reservation” opened March 10 and will be displayed until April 20.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A new program is hoping to bring mental health help and training to young children throughout Oakland County’s school districts.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Public Library has adopted a new long-term strategic plan that will serve as a guide for the library through 2025.

BIRMINGHAM — Opening night for the Birmingham Village Players’ performance of “Lend Me a Tenor” will be March 10.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills girls basketball could only improve after finishing 3-17 and in the abyss of the Oakland Activities Association-White division, but how much, was the question.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Cool Math Games website any 2000s kid would remember from school was the ultimate form of free time in the classroom, but for Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood senior Michelle Hua, it was the ultimate test when it came to creating her own game.

BIRMINGHAM — The Junior League of Birmingham brings together Oakland County women to make a positive impact in their community.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Local chef Mike Eckles recently competed against 10 other chefs for $100,000 in “Pressure Cooker,” a Netflix cooking competition show. Eckles grew up in Bloomfield Hills and went to Lahser High School.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Like many other police agencies across the state, the Bloomfield Township Police Department is losing more officers than it can hire.

BIRMINGHAM — Since there may be a sense of concern among residents about how their local government has prepared for the possibility of a train derailment following a recent incident in East Palestine, Ohio, the Birmingham Fire Department has expressed confidence in their abilities to handle train emergencies.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Bloomfield Hills City Commission discussed potential options to rehabilitate or replace the Chesterfield Road bridge Feb. 14.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A federal appellate court has sided with several homeowners who filed a lawsuit against Oakland County, its former treasurer, the city of Southfield, several city officials, and others after their homes — worth far more than the taxes owed — were taken by the county without refunding them for the difference in home equity.

BIRMINGHAM — The annual “Current Student Works Show” will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center until March 2. This juried exhibition showcases the work of BBAC adult students.

BIRMINGHAM — Each year, Character.org recognizes schools and districts that have been intentional, proactive and comprehensive about incorporating character into all aspects of school life. Four Michigan schools received this designation this year, three of which are part of Birmingham Public Schools.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Most teams don’t have an identity crisis after winning back-to-back Oakland Activities Association-White league titles, but Bloomfield Hills boys basketball went through its fair share of trials and tribulations after its previous head coach, Phil Kurajian, stepped down after last season.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — There was a lot to be excited about for Birmingham Brother Rice boys basketball last season behind a trio of all-State talent.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man from Bloomfield Township has been charged for allegedly breaking into his neighbor’s condo and sexually assaulting her.