Eight seeking open spot on city commission
Eight Birmingham residents submitted applications this week to be considered for an upcoming vacancy on the city commission, which will be decided on Monday, April 13, when commissioners meet.
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Cristions closing after three decades downtown
After more than 29 years in business, it was announced this week by owner Steve Coval that the Birmingham luxury linen store Cristions, 205 N. Old Woodward Avenue, will be closing it doors in the coming weeks.
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Operation Clean Sweep for township planned
With Earth Day coming up on April 22, Bloomfield Township is looking to support environmental protection and take a hands-on role in promoting civic pride with the return of Operation Clean Sweep which involves volunteers helping clear debris from safety paths and roadways in the township.
High-value vehicle theft suspects facing charges
Two suspects, Jai Qualle Nolan, 23-years-old, and Marquan Masters, 32-years-old, were charged on Friday, April 3, with multiple felonies following an investigation into a series of high-value vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in Bloomfield Township.
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Man arrested after attempted home invasion
A West Bloomfield man was arrested in Birmingham during the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, after attempting to break into a home in the 600 block of N. Old Woodward..
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Police searching for gas station armed robber
Birmingham police are currently investigating an alleged armed-robbery that took place the night of Sunday, March 29, in the 34000 block of Woodward Avenue.
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Group takes $1,500 in items from Sephora store
The Bloomfield Township Police Department on Monday, March 30, was dispatched to Sephora located at 6520 Telegraph Road for a retail fraud report at approximately 6 p.m.
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Employee facing felony embezzlement charge
Bloomfield Township police were called to Target, located at 2400 S. Telegraph Road, on Saturday, April 4, for an employee embezzling merchandise who was eventually arrested and charged.
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Driver wanted for parking garage gate damage
Birmingham police are looking for a driver who reportedly struck and broke the gate arm at the Old Woodward parking structure on Saturday, March 28, around 11 p.m.
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Woman caught stealing from grocery store
While leaving a Birmingham grocery store in the 600 block of E. Maple, a woman was stopped by store employees the morning of Friday, March 27, after they reportedly saw her stealing multiple items by hiding them in her purse.
Ice comes to Oakland which raises concern
The violent actions of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers that led to the deaths of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are still vivid in the memories of people living in Southeast Michigan.
There’s campaign money, boots on the ground and positions on issues but a key and often overlooked ingredient in any election is also endorsements. A number of studies have shown announced public support from others can mean as much as 13-15 percent when it comes to influencing voters – at least in primary contests in which dedicated party voters cast ballots.
