Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published December 11, 2019

Readers share their favorite holiday mishap tales

METRO DETROIT — Behind every social media snapshot of glittering trees, wonderstruck kiddos on Santa’s lap and families toasting over a bountiful dinner is someone who is haggard and weary and probably cursing a little bit after working hard to make the magic happen.

Published December 11, 2019

Minimal holiday decorating can still make a major impact

METRO DETROIT — A towering, ornament-laden Christmas tree, lights strung with care over the entire front of the house, and a yard filled with festive decorations are great, but not everyone has the time or energy to deck the halls with tinsel, garland and endless boughs of holly.

Published December 11, 2019

Bridging the miles with technology

METRO DETROIT — It would be unusual for a day to pass without Brendan Ross, of St. Clair Shores, or his wife texting one or another of their children or grandchildren, who live out of state.

Published December 10, 2019

Police share tips to protect homes, presents during holidays

OAKLAND COUNTY — The end of the year can bring a lot of joy. Some are getting excited about ordering presents for Christmas, and others are planning trips to escape the cold weather. In both cases, police warn residents to take special care of their homes and personal items.

Published December 9, 2019

Kids have their say at library with youth board meetings

BIRMINGHAM — Kids say the darndest things, right? And sometimes, what they say can be a darn good idea.

Published December 9, 2019

Employee health care stays put in Bloomfield Township

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — As a packed crowd hurled insults at the supervisor and other trustees from the gallery, the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted Nov. 25 to again opt out of Public Act 152, giving the municipality the ability to pay more of its employee health care costs.

Published December 5, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 6-8

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 4, 2019

Window peeper reported in Royal Oak, Birmingham

ROYAL OAK/BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8:55 p.m. Nov. 20, a Royal Oak woman called police to report an unknown man looking into her neighbor’s window in the 400 block of Gardenia Avenue, east of North Main Street.

Published December 4, 2019

Give more than gifts this season with customized presents

METRO DETROIT — Hey, gift cards are great. But sometimes, a holiday gift needs to have a more distinctive touch. A personalized item can sometimes say what plastic can’t: You’re unlike anyone else.

Published December 4, 2019

Winterize homes before the blizzards hit

METRO DETROIT — Snowfall and cold temperatures have hit southeast Michigan relatively early this year, but those looking to protect their homes for the upcoming winter season still have time.

Published December 2, 2019

Here comes Santa Claus, right down Woodward Ave.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Hopefully, by now you’ve just about polished off the leftovers from Thanksgiving and you’re ready to move on, as they say, to the most wonderful time of the year.

West Bloomfield High School Principal Patrick Watson will be the new superintendent of the Bloomfield Hills Schools district.

Published November 27, 2019

West Bloomfield High principal named BHS district superintendent

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield High School Principal Patrick Watson was selected by the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education as the district’s new superintendent Nov. 20.

Published November 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 25, 2019

Small retailers are a big deal to Oakland shoppers

OAKLAND COUNTY — Lisa Gentile lives in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Without a doubt, she said, one of her favorite things about the neighborhood is that she can step out her door and walk to her favorite local haunts.

Published November 22, 2019

Partying in a winter wonderland

METRO DETROIT — This is Michigan. Snow is to be expected. Of course you know that. But what you might not know is how much fun it can be to forget the flakes and keep entertaining guests outdoors into the winter months.

Published November 22, 2019

There’s no place like home for holiday movies

METRO DETROIT — As Christmas lights twinkle, curling up on the couch with a cup of warm cocoa while watching a favorite Christmas movie is how many people get into the holiday spirit.

Published November 22, 2019

Treasurer hosts taxpayer assistance meetings

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re having issues paying your property taxes, there is help available.

Published November 21, 2019

Looking Back: Birmingham’s first bank

BIRMINGHAM — It may seem weird to try to imagine a world without banks, credit cards or direct deposit, but for early Birmingham farmers and businesspeople, it was reality.

Published November 21, 2019

The Spirit of Giving: Hollywood trainer finds closure in race for HAVEN

OAKLAND COUNTY — At the end of August, just days after he had gotten married on a beach in Malibu, celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine made good on a promise to his mom to complete an ultramarathon in her honor.