

New special assessment for Wimbleton project
By Grace Lovins
 The Birmingham City Commission voted unanimously during the Monday, June 23, meeting to confirm a revised special...
Jun 26


MEX Restaurant patio expansion approved
The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously for MEX Restaurant to move forward with its proposed patio expansion, which will add an additional 890.5-square-feet to its current patio.
Jun 26


Bell Bistro expanded outdoor dining approved
A unique outdoor dining area proposed by Bell Bistro, 185 N. Old Woodward, that would blend the bistro’s dining area with a neighboring business, Paris Baguette, was approved by the Birmingham City Commission during the Monday, June 23, meeting, allowing Bell Bistro to expand its outdoor dining from its previous four seats to 22 seats.
Jun 26


Township police present annual service report
During this year’s 2024 annual police report presentation to the township board on Monday, June 23, James Gallagher, Bloomfield Township Police Chief, highlighted all the work they’ve accomplished this past year to keep the township safe and continue their strong involvement in the community.
Jun 26


Liquor license criteria updated in township
Multiple updates within the criteria to obtain a Class C or tavern liquor license were approved at the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, June 23.
Jun 26


Zoning, outdoor dining focus of joint workshop
Updating Birmingham’s zoning ordinances and possible additional rules around outdoor dining platforms were the focuses of the Monday, June 16, joint city planning board and commission meeting.
Jun 19


Teuta outdoor dining plans postponed again
For the second time, plans for an outdoor dining platform outside of Teuta, a brunch restaurant 168 W Maple Road in Birmingham, have been postponed at the city’s planning board level due to issues with the parking situation where the platform is being proposed and the submitted plans reviewed by the board during the Wednesday, June 11, meeting also lacked required details.
Jun 19


Marrow outdoor dining plans move ahead
By Grace Lovins Birmingham eatery Marrow, located at 283 Hamilton Row, will soon have an outdoor dining platform after the final site...
Jun 19
Birmingham contemplates survey of residents
The city of Birmingham is set to consider a potential survey od residents to learn more about their wants for the community after city commissioners voted on Monday, June 9, to discuss the concept as an agenda item during a future meeting.
Jun 19


Multi-year dredging on Quarton Lake approved
A five-year dredging project is set to begin on Quarton Lake after Birmingham City Commissioners awarded on Monday, June 9, the contract to Mid-American Group at a total cost of roughly $652,000.
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