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 March 1, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Local troop celebrates inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — When longtime Scout mom Heidi Kreindler caught word that the National Boy Scouts of America was going to open its prestigious Eagle Scout program to girls back in 2019, she wanted no part of it.

Published February 25, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Residents argue over multifamily housing in master plan draft

BIRMINGHAM — During a virtual meeting Feb. 10, the Birmingham Planning Board reviewed elements of the first draft of the city’s new proposed master plan.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

Restaurants get creative to find, afford basic supplies

METRO DETROIT — Deni Smiljanovski, the owner of Lazybones barbecue restaurant in Roseville, remembers what it was like this time last year to keep his cooler stocked and his customers fed.

Published February 22, 2021

Metro

Be on the lookout for vaccine scams

METRO DETROIT — Scammers have no shame. Law enforcement agencies continue to report solicitation schemes and identity theft rackets from ill-intentioned folks taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published February 12, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham Museum highlights stories of city’s Black founders

BIRMINGHAM — Last fall, local volunteers set out to raise funds to place markers at the graves of former slaves and early Birmingham residents George and Eliza Taylor, to give them a proper end to their story.

Published February 10, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Retiring library director honored with new building endowment

BIRMINGHAM — Last month, Director Doug Koschik retired from the Baldwin Public Library after 30 years of service. But he’s certainly not gone for good.

Published February 9, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham 8 acquired by Emagine

BIRMINGHAM — The historic Birmingham 8 theater in downtown Birmingham will be operated now by entertainment giant Emagine.

Published February 9, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Support Franklin businesses — and more — with downtown promo and bra drive

FRANKLIN — The construction in downtown Franklin has been finished for months now, and retailers are ready to show off the new digs.

Published February 9, 2021

Metro

For many, COVID reveals existing ADD/ADHD

BIRMINGHAM — How are you doing, handling all of this time at home? If working or learning virtually has you a little down, unmotivated, maybe a bit forgetful and anxious, you’re far from alone. The pandemic has caused a lot of people to feel that way.

Published February 8, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham Restaurant Week gets a boost as restrictions ease

BIRMINGHAM — For the second time during this pandemic, restaurants across Michigan welcomed diners again last week after a months-long indoor dining ban.

Published February 4, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Suspect drives into building during alleged bank robbery

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police are grateful there are no injuries to report following a destructive attempt at a bank robbery on Telegraph Road Feb. 2.

Published January 27, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Restaurant Week returns with lots of ways to enjoy

BIRMINGHAM — Restaurant Week promotions are hugely popular — nearly every city has time carved out in the calendar to celebrate their local eateries and give diners a chance to try new dishes at a discounted price.

Published January 26, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Schools round up, catch up and ramp up for fall enrollment

METRO DETROIT — Along with proms and graduation ceremonies, another time-honored school tradition will likely be muddled by COVID-19.

Published January 26, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Our lips are sealed — and filled

METRO DETROIT — For many of us, the time we’ve spent cooped up working from home and steering clear of social gatherings has been — well, a pain.

Published January 25, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancellation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.