Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published November 26, 2018

Local cities discuss 2019 CDBG funding

OAKLAND COUNTY — The cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge recently discussed plans for their respective Community Development Block Grant funds next year.

Published November 26, 2018

Annual Potters Market returns to Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Whether your holiday shopping budget is big or small, the annual Potters Market has got you covered. As the largest pottery sale in the country, the Potters Market is back again for its 43rd year Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.Read More

Published November 26, 2018

Village has new council president

BINGHAM FARMS — New Village Council President Ben Templeton has deep roots in the community. Templeton, 37, is the co-president of Templeton Building Co., based in Birmingham, and he and his wife are raising two sons in the village.

Published November 26, 2018

‘Tis the season for Birmingham trees and traditions

BIRMINGHAM — Grab your gloves and your holiday gift list, because one of Birmingham’s most charming traditions is returning to Shain Park this weekend. The annual Birmingham Winter Markt will kick off Nov. 30 at the city’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony and will last through Dec. 2.

Published November 26, 2018

Students let off some STEAM

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Clouds of wet vapor filled the classroom as excited fifth- and sixth-grade students learned some principles of science and math Nov. 16 at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic School.

Published November 26, 2018

Oakland County announces photo contest winners ahead of busy winter activity season

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you head to Oakland County parks in the spring to see the birds return, or in the summer to see the fireworks, or in the fall to watch the leaves change, you’re not alone. But in the winter, the parks are just as picturesque, with plenty of fun things for the whole family to do. Really. There are photos to prove it.

Published November 26, 2018

Telegraph construction to drag on into spring

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The temperatures are dropping and the ground is getting ready to freeze for the season, which means it’s time to haul the orange barrels away until next year.

Published November 21, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

Published November 16, 2018

Bicentennial year to wrap up with time capsule presentation

BIRMINGHAM — Christmastime in Birmingham is always special. But this year’s festivities will be a little more memorable, since they will serve as the conclusion of the city’s yearlong bicentennial celebration.

Published November 16, 2018

Connect with community when you shop local in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM — The owner of The Italian Dish, Holly Anselmi, comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. “My grandfather had a roller rink in Waterford,” she said. “My cousins have a business, and my brother is a local attorney. There is a little bit of it in our blood.”

Published November 16, 2018

These towns haven’t gone to pot

While Michigan may now be the 10th state in the union to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana for recreational use, some municipal administrators aren’t as pumped about the new industry as the throngs of voters who passed the measure on Election Day.

Published November 14, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 14, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2018

Looking Back: Bandages for victory

BIRMINGHAM — On the 11th day of November 1918, at 11:11 a.m., World War I officially ended. The United States had entered the war about a year and a half earlier, on April 6, 1917.

Published November 13, 2018

Stop carbon monoxide poisoning with alarms, checkups

METRO DETROIT — Colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is a toxic gas known as the “silent killer.”

Published November 13, 2018

How law enforcement is changing its tune to address addiction

METRO DETROIT — It was Sept. 23, 2013. He can tell you the exact day when he felt there was “no way out,” and he knew he needed to get serious about recovery from his addiction to heroin and alcohol. “I was in treatment five different times,” said David Clayton, of Macomb Township. “I had been using for 11 years before I got sober, from the time I was 17 to 28, starting with prescription pills and marijuana and drinking, then heroin at 23.”

Published November 13, 2018

BBAC Holiday Shop gears up for gift givers

BIRMINGHAM — Sure, you’ve just started thinking about your holiday shopping list. But those creative elves — or in this case, local artists — have been toiling away all year to make sure you’ve got the perfect, unique gift to give this season.

Published November 13, 2018

Franklin voters approve lighting proposal

FRANKLIN — Franklin voters approved a Nov. 6 general election ballot question addressing the construction and maintenance of a downtown pedestrian lighting system.