Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published April 3, 2019

Aquariums can add tranquility, beauty to homes

METRO DETROIT — There are many choices facing a homeowner when decorating a home. Something that is not uncommon, but definitely stands out, is an aquarium. Victor Bondi, a Warren resident and president of the Motor City Aquarium Society, said he has at least four fish tanks in his home, and at one point he had as many as 18.

Published April 3, 2019

Families flock to the great outdoors to bird watch

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching, local experts say, is not just for the birds. It’s a great excuse to get everyone spending quality time together outside — away from the temptation of screens — and cultivating an interest in science and nature.

Published April 1, 2019

Bloomfield Township to plant new trees with grant assistance

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township is set to look a little greener soon, thanks to a tree-planting initiative approved by the Board of Trustees last week. The board unanimously approved a resolution during its regular meeting March 25 to award a $41,830 contract to Crimboli Nursery to plant 89 trees throughout the township in various spots where trees are naturally dying of maturation, or have been killed or damaged due to vehicle collisions along roadways.

Published April 1, 2019

School district invests in engineering technology

BIRMINGHAM — District students will soon see new engineering technology equipment. “Why engineering technology?” Hallie Snyder, Birmingham Public Schools coordinator for career-focused education, asked during a March 19 presentation before the BPS Board of Education.

Published April 1, 2019

Bloomfield Hills amends woodlands ordinance to push compliance

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Bloomfield Hills woodlands ordinance is 13 pages long and took a year to carefully craft before approval back in 2012, straddling the line between the rights of property owners to do what they will with their own land and the preservation of Bloomfield Hills’ famed tree canopy.

Published April 1, 2019

Bloomfield Township board grapples over structural deficit solutions

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees members have moved right past civil discourse and on to personal jabs when it comes to debating how they’ll solve the township’s structural deficit.

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Published March 26, 2019

Bust takes down five in narcotics ring in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — Over $500,000 worth of narcotics was seized during a recent drug raid.

Published March 26, 2019

Oakland County Executive announces cancer diagnosis

OAKLAND COUNTY — With his family seated in the front row, Patterson, 80, addressed a conference room packed with county officials and local media and announced that he was recently diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Published March 26, 2019

Looking Back: Birmingham’s first Peabody-owned business

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham has had a lot of businesses carrying the Peabody family name throughout its history. Many still mourn the closure of Peabody’s Restaurant, which grew out of Peabody’s Market, which in turn grew out of a family-run fruit stand.

Published March 26, 2019

Youth Dialogue Day stresses that choices carry consequences

BIRMINGHAM — By demonstrating the real-life consequences of substance abuse, the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition’s Youth Action Board aims to help teens make informed decisions.The board’s annual Choices Youth Dialogue Day included court sessions on alcohol- and drug-related offenses, discussion groups, and more. Live court sessions were held before Judge Diane D’Agostini, of the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills.

Published March 26, 2019

Widows find friendship in grief

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On a damp, cloudy Thursday afternoon in late March, Nancy Hauge, 90, and Thelma McCrary, 93, made their way down the stairs of Samaritas Senior Living of Bloomfield Hills to the dining room.

Published March 26, 2019

Experts discuss telemedicine, financial navigators in health care panel

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Can you imagine if, in order to properly drive your car, you had to really know how it works? We’re talking about knowing each and every piece of the engine, where the nuts and bolts are that hold the whole thing together, and how to fix that vehicle when something isn’t working for you.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 18, 2019

Bee prepared, says spelling champ

BEVERLY HILLS — After her recent Oakland Schools Scripps Regional Spelling Bee win, Berkshire Middle School eighth-grader Eleanor Limbaugh said it all comes down to studying.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.