Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published September 17, 2019

Local doctor looks back on nine years of free men’s health screenings

BIRMINGHAM — Dr. Michael Lutz is a urologist. He has, unfortunately, seen lots of cases of prostate cancer in his day.

Published September 17, 2019

Clerks anticipate increase in absentee voting

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, residents in Michigan approved Proposition 3, a proposal that — among other new regulations — now allows same-day voter registration and no-reason absentee voting.

Published September 16, 2019

Coulter hires former Ferndale city manager as deputy county executive

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has hired a familiar face to be one of his deputy county executives.

Published September 16, 2019

MCC observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY —The dozens of pairs of shoes on display at Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren the week of Sept. 8 came with a somber story.

Published September 13, 2019

National Guard Bureau proposes beddown at Selfridge

MACOMB COUNTY — Around two dozen residents attended a public meeting regarding a possible beddown involving the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Published September 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 11, 2019

Detroit Lions fans remain faithful through the years

METRO DETROIT — You can say the Detroit Lions haven’t won a Super Bowl; you can say the Lions haven’t won a division title since 1993; you can even say the Lions have made the playoffs just three times since 2000.

Published September 11, 2019

Continue to adjust dorm décor after moving in

METRO DETROIT — Thousands of students recently took part in move-in days at Oakland University in Rochester Hills Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, and they might want to keep working on their organization, equipment and décor until they have it just right for their needs.

Published September 11, 2019

Art is sparked by the setting

METRO DETROIT — Nature and architecture are rich sources of inspiration for plein air painters and urban sketchers.

Published September 9, 2019

Build a Scarecrow event returns to downtown Franklin

FRANKLIN — There aren’t many wheat fields left in the village of Franklin these days, but tradition is tradition. It’s fall, and it’s time to build a scarecrow.

Published September 9, 2019

Birmingham Farmers Market to celebrate Harvest Festival

BIRMINGHAM — Ah, late August and early September. It’s a time of year when you’re not sure if you should be in shorts or a sweater, and tailgating could just as easily be on a beach as it could be in a parking lot before the big football game.

Published September 9, 2019

Groups focus on student mental health efforts

OAKLAND COUNTY — Smartphones and the internet do not an easy childhood make.

Published September 9, 2019

Birmingham House Tour unlocks new local homes

BIRMINGHAM — If the changing fall colors have you inspired to make some changes to the palette or design of your home, there’s good news: The annual Birmingham House Tour will return this Thursday, Sept. 12.

The Regina and Marian powder puff football game will be played Sept. 14 at Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights. The winning team’s prize is a trophy and bragging rights for the entire year.

Published September 6, 2019

Powder puff football game tradition continues

STERLING HEIGHTS — The annual powder puff football game between Regina High School and Marian High School is set for 2:15 p.m. Sept. 14 at Stevenson High School’s Phillip E. Runkel Field.

Final work along the I-696 service drives in Macomb County will be completed this fall, but a date has not been determined.

Published September 6, 2019

MDOT: Final ‘Restore the Reuther’ work nearing completion

METRO DETROIT — There’s good news to report for anyone driving near Interstate 696.

Published September 6, 2019

Oakland County’s first high school therapy dog brings comfort, companionship

OAKLAND COUNTY — The latest addition to the staff at Walled Lake Western High School is a bit unorthodox — covered in fur and walking on four legs, for starters — but she’s expected to be a boon to the emotional well-being of the students there.

Published September 5, 2019

Residents can put green infrastructure into place at home

METRO DETROIT — With new developments sprouting up all over metro Detroit, homeowners and communities are looking at implementing green infrastructure at a residential level.

Published September 5, 2019

As seasons shift gears, bicyclists get unique view of fall color

Take one road, add two wheels and hundreds of colors. The result is an outdoor fall experience that you can only enjoy in Michigan.

Published September 5, 2019

Behind the Wheel: 1970 AMX goes from ‘bucket of bolts’ to showstopper

When Pleasant Ridge-based attorney Joe Papelian was 12, the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette came out, and he told his mom that he was going to buy one when he got to college.