

Water and sewer rates approved for 2026-2027
A 3.5 percent increase to both Bloomfield Township water and sewer rates for 2026-2027 was approved by the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees at their meeting on Monday, April 27.
Apr 30


$146 million budget planned for new fiscal year
Following a budget hearing on Saturday, April 25, the city of Birmingham is looking at a $146.6 million budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, a 3.1 percent increase from the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget.
Apr 30


Triangle district cafe to pursue bistro license
Daycap Coffee Bar, an existing cafe in Birmingham’s Triangle District located at 930 E. Maple, is seeking a bistro license for a new concept where the business would become Nightcap Wine Bar during the evening operation hours.
Apr 23


Increased service calls in annual police report
The Birmingham police department released its latest annual report showing an increase in calls for service from 2024 to 2025 by over 8,000 calls.
Apr 23


Township police space discussion continues
By Dana Casadei
James Gallagher, Bloomfield Township Police Chief, was back before the board of trustees at the Monday, April 13, meeting to further discuss the police department’s space needs.
The township had paid for a full space needs analysis from RedStone. Gallagher focused on more specific recommendations for the future police department and highlights from an earlier space needs analysis. The space needs analysis was paid for through the ARPA funds Bloomfield Townsh
Apr 16
Commissioner appointment ends in stalemate
Following lengthy deliberations, the appointment of a new Birmingham city commissioner during the Monday, April 13, meeting ended in a stalemate between two candidates.
Apr 16


YMCA affirms decision to exit Birmingham
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
Apr 16


Manager selected for police department project
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.
Apr 16


Introduction of water-sewer rates for 2026-2027
The water and sewer rates for 2026-2027 were presented at the Monday, April 13, Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting.
Apr 16


New sushi restaurant planned for Hamilton
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.
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