Jan 3, 2021
Be more mindful when planning city projects
As we go to press for this issue, two days before Christmas 2020 and a week before New Year's Eve, we reflect back upon what has been a...
Dec 3, 2020
City's parking issue a victim of pandemic
Parking in downtown Birmingham has long been an issue, with shoppers complaining about a lack of enough on-street parking – especially in...
Dec 3, 2020
More changes needed for future elections
The tsunami of absentee ballots in this year's general election – 75 to 85 percent in many municipalities – could well be the norm for...
Nov 4, 2020
Let coronavirus plan get wide public input
We will be watching with interest in coming weeks to see how state lawmakers proceed on a state House Republican proposal to respond and...
Nov 4, 2020
Bringing Markus back good move for city
The city of Birmingham is undergoing a period of stress and uncertainty, as city manager Joe Valentine has tendered his resignation after...
Oct 2, 2020
Our endorsements for November elections
Birmingham, Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills voters will be deciding a number of elected offices with the Tuesday, November 3,...
Sep 9, 2020
In-person or absentee – be sure to vote
The November general election will have a lot on its ballot, from who is choosen to be the next president, senator, congressional...
Sep 9, 2020
Outdoor expansion a win for restaurants
Just as no one could have anticipated the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing lockdown and economic fallout, currently no one has a crystal...
Aug 11, 2020
If test metrics don't improve, then close schools
As the calendar turned to August, rather than shopping for school clothes and school supplies, parents all over the metro area, as well...
Aug 11, 2020
Police reform must come from state level
In little over two months, since George Floyd's murder at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, our collective societal thinking...
