Public hearing set on short-term rental rules
Birmingham is moving on to the next step in the process for establishing short-term rental regulations within the city, setting a public hearing to review the proposed ordinance amendments.
City wants to create infrastructure master plan
An infrastructure master plan is on the horizon for the city of Birmingham after commissioners approved the issuing of a request for proposals (RFP) during their Monday, August 24, meeting.
Trustees okay Jan Roncelli Safety Path items
Multiple items regarding the Jan Roncelli Safety Path were approved by the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees at their meeting on Monday, August 24.
Downtown fight results in charges for brothers
A fight involving a half dozen men this past weekend in front of the Zana restaurant at 210 S. Old Woodward in Birmingham resulted in assault and disorderly conduct charges for two individuals involved in the tussle.
Two teens arrested for parking garage fight
Two 15-year-old girls were arrested for disorderly conduct the night of Saturday, August 22, after being caught fighting in the basement of the Pierce Street parking structure in Birmingham.
Vase with cash stolen during home invasion
A homeowner in the 1100 block of Kemper Avenue came into the Bloomfield Township Police Department on Saturday, August 29, to report a home invasion that occurred on Friday, August 28, between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Drunk arrested after third incident of night
A highly intoxicated Royal Oak man was arrested in Birmingham in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 22, near the intersection of Willits and North Bates after his third aggressive incident of the night.
Apple headphones stolen from porch package
A new set of Apple headphones was stolen from a package delivered to a home in the 1000 block of Glenwood Court in Bloomfield Township on Monday, August 24.
Thief hits customer in head with liquor bottle
A Highland Park man was accused of hitting another man over the head with a liquor bottle the morning of Saturday, August 22, at a grocery store on the 600 block of E. Maple, after the victim tried stopping him from allegedly stealing the liquor.
Au pairs provide more than just childcare
Doctors Jennifer Blitz Sobol and Louis Sobol are practicing physicians who live in West Bloomfield. About 20 years ago, three months after launching her medical practice, Sobol’s twin boys were born nine weeks ahead of her due date.
LOOKING AHEAD
With the August primary now in the rear view mirror, Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens has to recalibrate her future route. While committing to help Democrats win in November, including her primary opponent Abdul El-Sayed, telling CBS News she was moving on and “their differences were aired out...It’s a big tent party.” After catching her breath after the bruising less-than one point loss, Stevens told Oakland Confidential, “Right now I’m focused on finishing off my congressional term that ends January 2, 2027, and being there for Michiganders and my constituents through the end of the term.”
