West Bloomfield Beacon

A work zone camera shows the progress on the Maple/Middlebelt roundabout Nov. 26.

Published November 27, 2019

Maple/Middlebelt roundabout opening delayed

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Weather has put a damper on the opening of the Maple Road/Middlebelt Road roundabout, according to the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Published November 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 25, 2019

Small retailers are a big deal to Oakland shoppers

OAKLAND COUNTY — Lisa Gentile lives in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Without a doubt, she said, one of her favorite things about the neighborhood is that she can step out her door and walk to her favorite local haunts.

Published November 22, 2019

Partying in a winter wonderland

METRO DETROIT — This is Michigan. Snow is to be expected. Of course you know that. But what you might not know is how much fun it can be to forget the flakes and keep entertaining guests outdoors into the winter months.

Published November 22, 2019

There’s no place like home for holiday movies

METRO DETROIT — As Christmas lights twinkle, curling up on the couch with a cup of warm cocoa while watching a favorite Christmas movie is how many people get into the holiday spirit.

Published November 22, 2019

Treasurer hosts taxpayer assistance meetings

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re having issues paying your property taxes, there is help available.

Published November 21, 2019

The Spirit of Giving: Hollywood trainer finds closure in race for HAVEN

OAKLAND COUNTY — At the end of August, just days after he had gotten married on a beach in Malibu, celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine made good on a promise to his mom to complete an ultramarathon in her honor.

Published November 20, 2019

West Bloomfield High celebrates life during U-Matter Week

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield High School recently held its fourth annual U-Matter Week the week of Nov. 11.

Published November 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 20, 2019

Simple solutions can upgrade a bland apartment to a happy home

METRO DETROIT — Moving into a new apartment is fun, but it can pose some challenges that people might not consider when moving into a home that they own.

Published November 20, 2019

Enjoy the gift of stage ‘presents’ with holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — The weather outside might be frightful, but inside metro Detroit venues, the sights and sounds will be delightful, as concerts and other productions bring the holiday season to life.

Published November 18, 2019

Health Division reports first flu death in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Health Division has reported the first flu-associated death in the county after a 69-year-old man passed away Nov. 7.

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

Students campaign to make monarch butterfly the state insect

WEST BLOOMFIELD — About 125 second grade students at a local elementary school are on a quest to make the monarch butterfly the official state insect.

Published November 14, 2019

West Bloomfield officer recognized for public service

WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to experts, one of the keys to good police work is a positive relationship with the community.

Suburban Nissan of Farmington Hills’ “Pack the Pathfinder” event aims to fill one of its vehicles with toys to give away to children.

Published November 14, 2019

Farmington Hills dealership wants to ‘Pack the Pathfinder’ with toys

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the spirit of holiday giving, a local car dealership wants to give away as many toys as it can to charity.

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 7, 2019

Site of former Eagle Elementary to be developed into condos

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees recently approved zoning changes at the site of the former Eagle Elementary School that pave the way for the development of a 52-unit condominium complex, tentatively titled Gramercy Ridge.