News & Notes from the 4/19/23 Eagle

BIRMINGHAM — When Wylie E. Groves High School teacher Kara Mason assigned a passion project to her student congress course, students brainstormed how they could benefit their community through their project.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Museum is introducing a new way for residents to learn about their community’s history through their podcast, “Birmingham Uncovered.”

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County officials said they are working towards a greener, cleaner tomorrow.

BEVERLY HILLS — Construction of a new roundabout on the border of Beverly Hills and Royal Oak is set to begin approximately June 12.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School security has been an ongoing topic of discussion, both locally and around the country.

OAKLAND COUNTY — April has arrived, and golf courses around metro Detroit are welcoming golfers back to the links.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School recently released an apology in regard to Palestinian American attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf’s speech during a diversity assembly for all BHHS students.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The 2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art will open April 9, showcasing a culmination of two years of studio work from 68 students who are anticipating graduating in May. ArtMembers are invited to a preview day, Saturday, April 8.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood junior Solomon Kwartowitz was prepared for whatever the national talents had to throw at him.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It’s been six years since Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood boys swim and dive won a state title.

FRANKLIN — The Franklin Public Library is calling all plant enthusiasts to participate in its first plant and seed swap April 22.

BIRMINGHAM — Jana Ecker has been unanimously selected by the Birmingham City Commission as the next Birmingham city manager.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man with a long list of felonies is once again in trouble with the law — this time in Bloomfield Township, police said.

BIRMINGHAM — Over 25 businesses will be participating in this year’s Spring Stroll event in downtown Birmingham. Adults and children alike are invited to the Spring Stroll on Saturday, April 15.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School recently released an apology in regard to Palestinian American attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf’s speech during a diversity assembly for all BHHS students. 

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts will no longer be moved to the Roosevelt school.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — An in-home aide has been charged after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly woman she was hired to help.

BIRMINGHAM/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.

BIRMINGHAM — For the 38th year, artists of various mediums will be displayed at The Community House’s “Our Town Art Show and Sale” in downtown Birmingham.