The City of Birmingham has settled, for $675,000, a federal court lawsuit involving a local resident who claimed that in July of 2021 police officers violated his constitutional rights by using excessive force upon unlawfully entering his home as five of them responded to a report of an alleged domestic dispute disturbance.

A group of residents in the communities served by the Birmingham Public Schools is raising questions about the proposed lease being negotiated by the district and the governing board for the City of Birmingham Community House Foundation for space in the iconic city building to offer early childhood education services. The Community House (TCH) in downtown Birmingham had for years offered an education program through its Early Childhood Center (ECC), the tuition from which pro

Bloomfield Township residents will be able to dispose of hazardous waste on Saturday, October 3 when the popular Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day event returns to the township campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household hazardous waste crews will be on hand to take items such as drain cleaners, weed killer, gasoline, motor oil, starter fluid, transmission fluid, paint, fluorescent light bulbs/PBC ballasts, household batteries and automotive batteries, propane, fire extinguis

Bloomfield Township will be holding an open house this Sunday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. so visitors can explore the various departments of the local government. Every township department has family-friendly activities, important information, and giveaways planned including: • "Passport to Fun" courtesy of the clerk's office • Building a doghouse courtesy of planning, building & ordinance • Truck display courtesy of the department of public works • Lego building ta

The BirminghamBURGER event is back for its third year, highlighting the creativity, talent, and flavor of downtown Birmingham’s top restaurants starting next Thursday, October 1 and running until the end of the month. Chefs will once again fire up their grills to deliver one-of-a-kind burgers during this ultimate showdown, and patrons will determine who will earn the title of Birmingham’s Best Burger. Nearly 20 participating restaurants will bring their culinary vision to lif

Bloomfield Township police have arrested once again a home invasion suspect who was first arrested in 2024 but had his case dismissed because a witness was not available due to a medical issue. In June of 2024, the Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a home invasion in progress in the 3800 block of Carriage Street. A female resident returned home and observed the suspect, later identified as Gregory Benson (34 year-old-male), inside and carrying belongings from

A downtown Birmingham business located near the 200 block of Pierce Street was reportedly broken into around Thursday, September 17, and merchandise was stolen. When officers arrived at the business after receiving a report that the front window had been broken, they said it was determined someone had broken the glass to force entry. They reported that witnesses confirmed seeing five people in masks breaking the window and stealing merchandise from inside. Birmingham police

A Pontiac woman was arrested in Birmingham the morning of Monday, September 21, after trying to cash a fraudulent check at a credit union in the 2000 block of W. Maple. Birmingham police officers reported that the woman said she received the check from someone she works for. They said they later found out the woman had eight different credit cards on her that did not belong to her. According to the police report, officers placed her under arrest for uttering and publishing.

Birmingham police are currently searching for suspects in an alleged car theft that took place around Thursday, September 17, in the 1000 block of Emmons Avenue. A resident reported that her car was missing from outside her house, only discovering the theft when she went to leave around 8 a.m. She told officers that she didn’t believe the doors were locked after parking the car the day before.

A Detroit man was arrested in Birmingham on Saturday, September 19, during a traffic stop near Chesterfield Avenue and Pine Street after officers discovered an outstanding warrant. Birmingham police reported they pulled the driver over for failing to stop at a stop sign. They learned shortly after that the man had an active warrant out of Calhoun County and was subsequently arrested. Police reported he was later transported to Calhoun County.