C&G Newspapers

Tiffany Esshaki

C&G Staff Reporter – Birmingham Bloomfield Eagle

Staff Writer Tiffany Esshaki covers Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township as well as Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center. Esshaki has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2011 and attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Oakland Community College. She’s the recipient of several awards from the Michigan Press Association and the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Published December 11, 2018

Troy Times

Lansing bill would nullify local tree ordinances

TROY — More than six years ago, the Bloomfield Hills City Commission put the final touches on a woodlands ordinance that had taken it a full year to craft.

The Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Township has wetlands and wildlife.

Published December 11, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 11, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Good deeds go a long way on regional Mitzvah Day

METRO DETROIT — Any day is a good day for a mitzvah. On Dec. 25, nearly 1,000 volunteers of all ages will roll up their sleeves and make the community a little bit better with some mitzvahs of their own — that means good deed, in Hebrew — during the 22nd annual Mitzvah Day.

Published December 11, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

New stories and new pals headed to Baldwin

BIRMINGHAM — When you hear the term “book club,” do you think of giggly women with chardonnay on the sofa? You’re not alone, but Baldwin Public Library staff thinks they can change that cliché.

Published December 11, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Police, Road Commission advise patience at Maple and Eton

BIRMINGHAM — It’s too chilly for a block party, so the chatter about the traffic signal started online: on the Nextdoor app, actually. Neighbors were expressing concerns about the timing of the light at the intersection of Maple Road and Eton Street, which runs underneath a train trestle. The complaints largely centered on the traffic congestion at the light, particularly since the new Whole Foods Market opened there last year.

Published December 10, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 7, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Macomb County community group opposes Lansing tree bill

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights and an association of Macomb County communities are hoping to weed out what they believe is an effort to overstep their local control of vegetation removal.

Published December 5, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield enacts moratorium on recreational marijuana establishments

SOUTHFIELD — Local marijuana enthusiasts will have to wait 180 days for a decision on whether Southfield will allow recreational marijuana establishments.

Published December 5, 2018

C&G Newspapers

A twist on the sweet seasonal standard: peppermint

METRO DETROIT — From our décor to our lattes, it seems that as soon as the calendar flips to December, our hearts go out in search of candy canes. There’s something about the taste of peppermint that’s not only indicative of the season, but also serves as sweet nostalgia of cozy holidays gone by. So why not load up on some sugary, minty, red-and-white goodness while you can?

Published December 3, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham-Bloomfield area builds more places to stay

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/TOWNSHIP — Joe Bauman, executive director of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, said his office fields a lot of inquiries from folks looking for a place to stay the night in the Birmingham-Bloomfield area.

Published December 3, 2018

C&G Newspapers

If Michigan repeals its bottle deposit law, will residents still recycle?

LANSING — Hold tight, Cosmo Kramer. You might want to hold off on that big bottle deposit scheme, because there’s a chance the Great Lakes State won’t be offering 10 cents back for cans and bottles anymore.

Published December 3, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

City laments Lansing bill that would nullify local tree ordinances

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/LANSING — More than six years ago, the Bloomfield Hills City Commission put the final touches on a woodlands ordinance that had taken it a full year to craft.

Published November 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 26, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

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

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

‘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.