Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published October 16, 2018

MDOT orders repair of I-75 construction done last year

Beginning tonight, Interstate-75 will be taken down to one lane on the southbound side of the stretch between South Boulevard and Adams Road for repaving work. No, you’re not crazy.

Published October 15, 2018

School aims to build unique student experience

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Preschool students cheered as one of their own — with his dad — manned a bulldozer Oct. 10 to begin demolition of the Detroit Country Day School Lower School campus.

Published October 15, 2018

Cranbrook’s Japanese garden gets boost with renovation grant

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It’s more than a century old and one of just a few of its kind in the entire country. Now the Japanese garden at the Cranbrook estate is finally getting its due with a much-needed renovation, thanks to support from the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit.

Published October 15, 2018

Police, Red Wings team up to help local child with epilepsy

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It may not be under the bright lights at Little Caesars Arena, but when some Detroit Red Wings hit the ice on Saturday, Oct. 20, it will be one heck of a big game, with plenty at stake.

Published October 15, 2018

Chesterfield fire station reopens with new gadgets, same heart

BIRMINGHAM — When Birmingham’s second fire station, on West Maple Road, reopened last week after extensive renovations, firefighters returned to an impressive 11,000-square-foot building with plenty of high-tech upgrades.

Published October 12, 2018

New MCSO conductor makes melodies and music

METRO DETROIT — Monsters and music will join together Oct. 28 when the Motor City Symphony Orchestra performs its Halloween-themed concert, “Classically Spooky,” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published October 10, 2018

A fresh cut at the ‘barkershop’

METRO DETROIT — Grooming trends for dogs change a bit for colder months, with longer cuts, special tools and even outfits that are as helpful as they are fashionable.

Published October 10, 2018

Bringing Halloween to the home

METRO DETROIT — Whether throwing a classy Halloween dinner party or transforming your garage into a haunted attraction, local experts have ideas to enhance any vision.

Published October 9, 2018

Deer are coming to a highway near you

METRO DETROIT — Fall is the time for deer to frolic, and drivers need to be ready if one frolics near their car.

Published October 9, 2018

Cannabis policy firm releases tax revenue analysis prior to upcoming ballot proposal

LANSING — A new economic analysis of the potential impact of recreational marijuana on the Michigan tax revenue market is drawing praise by proponents and ire from opposition.

Published October 9, 2018

Fashion flair highlights fall season for clothing and hair

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to the fall fashions of 2018, the hues of hot pink, navy and onyx are setting the styles. Also fashionable this season are animal prints and floral prints, according to Sarah Kreisler, owner of Village Palm, located at 17131 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe City.

Published October 8, 2018

Charter amendments to appear on November ballot

BINGHAM FARMS — Village voters will encounter seven ballot propositions on the Nov. 6 ballot. All are charter amendments.

Published October 8, 2018

Library welcomes guests for global fundraising affair

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A book can take readers anywhere their imagination wants to go. It’s with that in mind that Bloomfield Township Public Library staffers will attempt to take visitors on a trip around the world in one evening for the International Night at the Library fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13.

Published October 8, 2018

Birmingham, Bloomfield to host family-friendly open houses

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — It’s that time of year when we fire up the furnace for the first time in months, build cozy bonfires in the backyard and light candles inside spooky pumpkins.

Published October 8, 2018

Collaboration is key for new Bingham Farms clerk

BINGHAM FARMS — After just a few weeks on the job, Village Administrator and Clerk Ken Marten is learning fast about his many roles.

Published October 8, 2018

Historical lecture series explores tragedy in Birmingham’s past

BIRMINGHAM — Just in time for the chilling and sometimes spooky fall season, the Birmingham Museum will present a three-part joint lecture series with events beginning at 7 p.m. in October, November and December to round out the city’s bicentennial celebration.

Published October 8, 2018

Church, police partner to provide shooter response training

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department will host the free session beginning at 7 p.m. at the Christian Life Center inside Birmingham First United Methodist Church. The goal will be to learn from the experts what you can do in the event of an active shooter crisis to increase your odds of survival.

Published October 4, 2018

Report outlines what went wrong with ballot shortages

OAKLAND COUNTY — You’ve heard of “throwing money at a problem,” but in the case of ballot shortages across Oakland County during the August primary election, that’s exactly what’s needed.

Published October 3, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Road Runners run in the family

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For Clinton Township resident Michael Belcarz, the Plymouth Road Runner is a car that has stood the test of time for three generations.