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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 July 20, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Tanker fire causes pricey cleanup but no injuries

FRANKLIN/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP —The good news is that, in the aftermath of the fuel tanker explosion that occurred the evening of July 11 on the Interstate 75 ramp to Opdyke Road, there are no fatalities or even serious injuries.

Published July 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

The fervor for #FreeGrace

BIRMINGHAM/OAKLAND COUNTY — Most of America only knows her as “Grace,” her middle name. But thousands rushed to her defense online, and last week, a caravan was organized to protest the Oakland County Circuit Court’s decision to place the 15-year-old girl in juvenile detention.

Local leaders, police weigh mask mandate

Published July 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

To ticket or not to ticket: Local leaders, police weigh mask mandate

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re looking to make or keep friends in 2020, you’d be wise to steer clear of the topic of mask mandates.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Hills asked to renew contract with Baldwin Library

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s the value of staying home with a good book. But do residents of Bloomfield Hills still want to continue to get their books, e-books, subscriptions, programming and other services from the Baldwin Public Library, or is it time to close the book on the city’s contract with Birmingham’s library?

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Franklin voters to decide how future clerks are seated

FRANKLIN — On the upcoming primary ballot, villagers in Franklin will be asked to vote on a proposal that could change the way the clerk’s position is filled.

Published July 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Pollution down, trash up amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

There’s no stopping the Class of 2020

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — Each year, the Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle is proud to honor the exceptional senior students graduating in our coverage area. But in 2020, the honor is even more momentous. Instead of celebrating their achievements with formal dances, all-night parties and traditional ceremonies, this year’s grads traded their caps and gowns for masks and hand sanitizer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Voters to decide $200 million bond for Bloomfield Hills Schools

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If you ask Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Pat Watson, residents will benefit from the school millage proposal on the Aug. 4 ballot whether they have students enrolled in the district or not.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham adds body cams to police patrols

BIRMINGHAM — For years, the Birmingham Police Department has considered adding body cameras to officers on patrol in the city.

Published July 6, 2020

Woodward Talk

Woodward Dream Cruise board cancels event

FERNDALE/OAKLAND COUNTY — Every August, Woodward Avenue is filled with visitors for the annual Dream Cruise, a celebration of classic vehicles and the people who love them.

Published June 30, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Woodward Dream Cruise canceled for first time

BIRMINGHAM — The board of the Woodward Dream Cruise voted June 30 to scrap the massive event planned for Saturday, Aug. 15.

Published June 23, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Township animal welfare division reopens July 1

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — It’s been close to a year since the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted to scrap several programs to make up for a budget shortfall.

Published June 23, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Township leaders sue Nextdoor

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — There are around 11,000 residents signed up for the Bloomfield Township network of the Nextdoor social media site.

Published June 22, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Libraries shine during COVID-19 quarantine

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Because of e-books, movies and music that can be downloaded from anywhere to virtually any device, streaming media has proved itself these past several months to be the hero of quarantine.

Published June 22, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham allows restaurants to expand outdoor seating

BIRMINGHAM — To make life a little easier — and safer — for restaurants in Birmingham and their diners, the City Commission has temporarily tweaked outdoor dining standards to allow for more space in alfresco areas.