Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published May 14, 2019

BEVERLY HILLS — Volunteers battled mud and cloudy skies to clear invasive plants May 11 in Beverly Park. “We are getting rid of buckthorn,” Beverly Hills Village Councilwoman Rachel Hrydziuszko said. “We want it cleaned up for the Memorial Day parade and for new tree plantings.”

Published May 14, 2019

Voters to decide $57.4M bond for parking structure

BIRMINGHAM — There’s been a lot of hubbub over the past year about the proposed development at North Old Woodward Avenue and Bates Street, which would replace the existing parking deck, create retail and residential spaces, and highlight the natural spaces downtown, particularly access to the Rouge River.

Published May 14, 2019

Search warrant executed at prosecutor’s home

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For the second time in a month, members of the Michigan State Police executed a search warrant in regard to an ongoing investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith’s usage of forfeiture funds.

Published May 10, 2019

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to take place Saturday

MACOMB COUNTY — Residents will be able to help out the hungry soon without leaving the comfort of their homes. The nationwide Stamp out Hunger Food Drive will be coming to Macomb County May 11.

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2. Pictured at the recent awards presentation are, from left, Mike Koury, K. Michelle Moran, Tiffany Esshaki, Brendan Losinski, Maria Allard, Andy Kozlowski, Jason Clancy, Nick Mordowanec and Terry Oparka.

Published May 9, 2019

C & G staffers win SPJ awards

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2 at the San Marino Club in Troy

Published May 8, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 10-12

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 8, 2019

New Metropark barcode passes to be used to track ZIP codes

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metroparks’ 2019 season pass has a new feature: a barcode that park staff will scan when visitors enter any of the authority’s 13 locations.

Published May 8, 2019

Organ donation offers hope, new leases on life

METRO DETROIT — Nothing compares to the searing grief of losing a loved one, but learning that their organ donation saved or improved the lives of others can help temper the pain.

Published May 8, 2019

Experts address how to bolster bees at home

METRO DETROIT — Bees are important. But not everyone knows why, or how we can make a difference. Some local beekeepers and experts weighed in on how relevant bees are to each of our lives, and also how we can foster them to continue to reap the benefits they add to the ecosystem.

Published May 8, 2019

Local women get down to business

METRO DETROIT — Being a female entrepreneur isn’t much different than being a male entrepreneur. It takes hard work and sacrifice to build a business. But sometimes success is a little bit sweeter for a female business owner, because she’s probably had to overcome a few stereotypes to get to the top and pave the way for the ladies behind her.

Published May 7, 2019

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 6, 2019

Chamber announces first annual scholarship award

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is arguably the biggest support resource for businesses in the Eagle’s coverage area. Sometimes, that means helping the people who could someday run those businesses get a leg up.

Published May 6, 2019

Sheriff’s Office to collect bikes during parade

BIRMINGHAM — The annual Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade is a tried and true tradition for lots of local families. But there’s nothing wrong with adding something new to an old favorite. For the first time, the parade festivities in downtown’s Shain Park on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, will include a charitable bicycle drive for local kids in need.

Published May 6, 2019

Bloomfield Hills Schools superintendent to leave district

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Rob Glass will leave his position next month.

Published May 6, 2019

Birmingham seeks input on master plan for neighborhoods

BIRMINGHAM — Over the years, the city of Birmingham has revisited and tweaked certain portions of its master plan, like for the downtown, the Triangle District and the Eton Street corridor.

Published May 1, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

University of Michigan economists Donald Grimes, left, and Gabriel Ehrlich, and Oakland County Deputy Executive Timothy Meyer speak to reporters at a press conference preceding the Oakland County Economic Outlook at the Detroit Marriott Troy April 26.

Published May 1, 2019

U-M economists: Oakland County job growth will continue

OAKLAND COUNTY — Extending a nine-year trend, job growth in Oakland County will continue on the upswing for the next three years, adding about 31,600 jobs from 2019 to 2021, according to University of Michigan economists.

Published May 1, 2019

Exercise, toys and training keep pets delightful, not destructive

METRO DETROIT — People love their pets, but that love can get somewhat strained when that fur baby scratches up the couch or mangles a new pair of shoes. Animal experts can offer hope, however, with some tips to keep that dog or cat well-mannered.

Published May 1, 2019

Reviewing the rules of office attire for grads

METRO DETROIT — Guys in ties and girls in pearls. That’s the rule of thumb for office attire, right? Nope. Just like faxes have evolved into emails and legal pads into iPads, the way we dress for a day of work has changed with the times.

Published April 30, 2019

Looking Back: Sleepy serenade

BIRMINGHAM — During Alta Ford’s teen and young adult years in the late 1800s, it was a tradition in the village of Birmingham for young men to serenade young women. Afterward, the young women would invite them inside for refreshments.