Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published November 15, 2019

Scouts collect donations for those in need

METRO DETROIT — This month, eight Boy Scouts of America districts in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties collected nonperishable canned goods for their annual Scouting for Food community service project.

Published November 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2019

Families, first responders share lifesaving Narcan accounts

METRO DETROIT — It might be easy for some to dismiss the life of a drug user, to think they’ve made a choice and will live — or maybe die — with the consequences.

Published November 13, 2019

Fall housing market doesn’t lean toward buyers or sellers

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t too many “for sale” signs out on the front lawns of homes this time of year, and that’s for good reason, according to regional real estate brokers.

Published November 12, 2019

Birmingham to host forum on new water standards

BIRMINGHAM — Just a few weeks after the state of Michigan said that Birmingham had high lead levels in water at certain homes, like several other municipalities sampled under new testing standards, the city has invited residents to a community water forum to discuss the issue.

Published November 12, 2019

Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra is reborn as Orchestra Sono

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — For every ending, there is an opportunity for a new beginning. That was the idea behind the formation of Orchestra Sono, a nonprofit organization formed in 2018 from the 40-year-old Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra, which had been on hiatus for three years, according to Sono’s music director, Andrew Neer.

Published November 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 6, 2019

OCC operating millage renewal passes overwhelmingly

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Nov. 5, voters in the Oakland Community College district, which includes almost all of Oakland County and parts of Lapeer, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, overwhelmingly passed the college’s operating millage renewal.

Published November 6, 2019

New faces voted onto Birmingham City Commission

BIRMINGHAM — Things could get interesting now that three newcomers have been voted onto the Birmingham City Commission, replacing two incumbents running for reelection.

Published November 6, 2019

Veterans continue to navigate a post-military existence

METRO DETROIT — The plight of the American military veteran is all too real. Now, they and others are standing up for veterans.

Published November 6, 2019

These dogs perform important jobs for their human companions

METRO DETROIT — Increasingly, dogs aren’t just our best friends — they’re also our aides and co-workers. From police and military dogs to service animals, our furry buddies are showing that they can do a lot more than fetch a ball.

Published November 6, 2019

Daylight saving time serves as a home fire safety reminder

METRO DETROIT — Although most homeowners already turned their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time Nov. 3, it doesn’t mean they’re off the hook.

Published November 6, 2019

Women helping women in business

METRO DETROIT — It’s always difficult to start a business, but women can face different challenges than men when they’re trying to get their company off the ground, whether it be access to funding or access to networking, training and other opportunities.

Members of the Reach the Moon Grant Team of Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, accept a Domestic Violence Prevention Award at the ceremony.

Published November 5, 2019

Community recognized at domestic violence prevention award ceremony

OAKLAND COUNTY — Several local members of law enforcement were recognized for their domestic violence prevention efforts Oct. 30.

Published November 5, 2019

SMART proposes new plan for service improvements

METRO DETROIT — The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is presenting a plan for improvements and upgrades to the public that it hopes to implement over the next five years.

Published November 4, 2019

Amid protests, city manager awarded raise, new contract

BIRMINGHAM — Most of the folks gathered in Birmingham City Hall Oct. 28 agreed that City Manager Joe Valentine does a great job. Lots of them were in favor of a proposed 3% raise, which was part of the consent agenda for the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting that evening.

Published November 4, 2019

Bloomfield Township police, fire square off in beard battle

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Did you know that Bloomfield Township strictly enforces grooming rules for its police officers and firefighters? Hair must be off the ears and collar, mustaches must be neatly trimmed, and they can’t even think about sporting a beard or a goatee.