Following lengthy deliberations, the appointment of a new Birmingham city commissioner during the Monday, April 13, meeting ended in a stalemate between two candidates.

By Grace Lovins In a letter from Parrish Underwood, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, included in the Monday, April 13, Birmingham City Commission meeting packet, the YMCA reiterated its intent to exit the city as well as its inability to remain at 400 E. Lincoln as an operator of the building’s swimming pool. The letter, addressed to city manager Jana Ecker, says that YMCA staff has carefully considered the possibility of serving as the pool operator, bu

The Birmingham Police Department is one step closer to getting much-needed upgrades after city commissioners approved the awarding of a construction manager contract during the Monday, April 13, meeting, to Sachse Construction.

The water and sewer rates for 2026-2027 were presented at the Monday, April 13, Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting.

A new fresh sushi restaurant called No. 28 is set to fill the vacant first-floor tenant space located at 211 Hamilton Row in Birmingham after city commissioners approved the special land use permit and final site plan and design during the Monday, April 13, meeting in a unanimous vote.

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. City commissioner Anthony Long, elected to the commission in November of 2023, submitted on March 13 his resignation to take effect on April 13. Long is moving out of Birmingham following his marriage in the spring of 2025. On Monday, April 13, city commissioners will hold a work sessi

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. Coval said that his decision was reached after “deep reflection and even deeper gratitude for the community that has supported us for nearly three decades.” Coval added that “Over the years, we have had the privilege of providing comfort to tens of thousands of metro De

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. Operation Clean Sweep, the weekend of April 25-26, plays a role in addressing the debris from safety paths and roadways that has been deposited during the recent winter season. The Bloomfie

Members who serve on the Bloomfield Township Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Wetlands Board will soon see an increase in their compensation.

The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted Monday, March 21, to allow treasurer Michael Schostak to refinance the township’s outstanding general obligation unlimited tax bonds for a second time.