Teuta, Snap Taco seeking to become bistros
Two Birmingham restaurants, Teuta and the new Snap Taco, are seeking to obtain a bistro license from the city commission, both presenting their case during initial bistro screenings at the Monday, November 11, meeting.
Nov 13


Sacred Heart site plan, special land use set
After a unanimous vote in favor from the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees, Academy of the Sacred Heart can now move forward with plans to add a digital scoreboard and shed on the south portion of their grounds.Â
Nov 13


Water and sanitary sewer rate study decided
Raftelis will once again be awarded the Bloomfield Township water and sanitary sewer rate study after an unanimous vote from the board of trustees on Monday, November 10.
Nov 13


Zoning ordinance work firms interviewed
As the city continues to prepare for a hefty zoning ordinance update, Birmingham Planning Board members interviewed four firms during the Wednesday, November 12, meeting, regarding their responses to the request for proposals (RFPs).
Nov 13
Terra Kitchen & Cocktails has Best Burger
Terra Kitchen & Cocktails, 260 North Old Woodward, has won this year’s competition for the Best Burger in Birmingham, sponsored by the Business Shopping District (BSD). Nineteen downtown restaurants competed for the title of Birmingham’s Best Burger, inviting guests to sample unique creations and rate each burger on taste, presentation and creativity. “We wanted to participate in the BirminghamBURGER competition because it’s a great way to highlight all the restaurants, their
Nov 7


Final vote tallies from November 4 election
Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills voters cast their ballots in the Tuesday, November 4, election to decide the outcome of city commissions, three positions on the Baldwin Public Library Board and residents in the Bloomfield Hills Schools district weighed in on a proposed sinking fund millage
Nov 6


Community House to be replaced by foundation
The Community House in Birmingham this week announced plans to evolve into the Birmingham Area Community Foundation to carry on the original mission of the iconic community group, and the closure and sale of its building on 380 Bates Street in the city effective July 1 of 2026.
Nov 6


Library director award celebrated at reception
A reception is being planned to celebrate the Librarian of the Year award from the Michigan Library Association recently received by Baldwin Public Library Director Rebekah Craft. Members of the public are invited to celebrate with Craft at an open reception on Monday, November 17 from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the Rotary Donor Room on the lower level of the library. Craft has been the director of the Baldwin Public Library since January 2021 and prior to that time had been the a
Nov 6


Community House to be replaced by foundation
The Community House in Birmingham this week announced plans to evolve into the Birmingham Area Community Foundation to carry on the original mission of the iconic community group, and the closure and sale of its building on 380 Bates Street in the city effective July 1 of 2026. In terms of the current building for The Community House, officials said the Early Childhood Center will complete its current session, which concludes in May 2026, and events scheduled now through June
Nov 3
Here’s what candidates spent so far in election
Municipal candidate pre-election reports of contributions and spending for the November general election were due last Friday, October 24, and there was little to report in the Bloomfield Hills City Commission and the Baldwin Public Library Board contests but the race for Birmingham City Commission was another story, including the possible failure by one high-spending candidate to file campaign reports with the county clerk as required by state law.
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