BIRMINGHAM — This spring, The Community House will hold its Grand Gala, where they will recognize Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz as the Grand Honoree.

BIRMINGHAM — Residents within the George W. Kuhn Drainage District are eligible to apply for RainSmart Rebates up to $2,000 to put toward sustainable practices, such as planting native trees, rain barrel installation and a rain garden.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Schools graduate and established hair stylist and barber, Dion A. Johnson, shared his story, as well as his family’s, in his book  “Revolutionary Vision Boulevard,” released last summer.

BIRMINGHAM — Franklin Village Council President David Goldberg was elected to his position this past November.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS  — Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., who was in the 301st Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group, also known as the Tuskegee Airmen, died at the age of 100 in Bloomfield Hills Feb. 2.

BIRMINGHAM — Though his retirement is in full swing, Tom Flynn, the former athletic director for Wylie E. Groves High School, remains a valued member of the school’s athletic department and the county’s athletic director association.

BIRMINGHAM — Art created by local talent is now on display for this year’s edition of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s Current Student Works Show, running through March 13.

BIRMINGHAM — At the beginning of every year, the city of Birmingham holds a long-range planning meeting that opens with a five-year financial forecast from the city’s finance department. This year’s meeting was held Jan. 25.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Village Players are combining elements of comedy and romance in their production of “Crossing Delancey.”

OAKLAND COUNTY — For 28 years, CARE House of Oakland County has hosted its annual Circle of Friends Luncheon as a way to raise awareness of the nonprofit’s mission to protect children by preventing, intervening and treating child abuse and neglect.

BIRMINGHAM — Jason Emerine was appointed to the City Commission last November.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham, Birmingham Next and the YMCA recently issued a survey seeking community input on what residents want to see in the new building that will sit on 400 E. Lincoln, the current YMCA property.

BIRMINGHAM/FRANKLIN — In 2024, community-centered stories on local government and more were published in the Eagle.

Local municipal leaders share their goals for the new year

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In just seven days, Bloomfield Hills High School alumnus Merrick Chernett ran seven marathons in seven continents. At the age of 18, Chernett is the youngest person to complete the Great World Race.