A new three-year contract and settlement agreement for the Birmingham Police Officers Association (BPOA) was approved by the city commission onMonday, November 17, putting in place new wage adjustments for the three contract years, 401(a) contribution matches, and a wage increase for dispatch employees.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)F funding for the city of Birmingham was officially allocated by the city commission during the Monday, November 17, meeting, setting aside money for yard services and the removal of architectural barriers from public spaces.

The holiday season activities officially kick off this weekend with events scheduled for this Saturday in downtown Birmingham. This Saturday, November 29, is considered Small Business Saturday with special events scheduled downtown. Enjoy the vibrant holiday atmosphere and festivities throughout the day, including Santa Walk (registration required), free horse-drawn carriage rides in Shain Park (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.), and free hot chocolate, courtesy of  Hazel's  (visit the tent

The long-awaited RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, will officially open its first Design Gallery in Michigan, RH Detroit, The Gallery, with a grand opening ceremony on Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m., located at 300 S. Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham.

By Grace Lovins Birmingham city commissioners on Monday, November 17, unanimously approved the long-anticipated redesign of Poppleton Park’s playground. The project, planned as the city’s first fully inclusive and accessible playground, comes alongside approval to create new ADA-compliant parking spaces on Oxford Street to support families using the park. The upgraded playground is part of Birmingham’s city-wide playground improvement plan. Per parks and recreation manager Ca

Birmingham staff are bringing an international approach to service to the city with the approval and adoption of new customer service standards by the city commission during the Monday, November 10, meeting.

The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) is opening its annual Holiday Shop starting December 4 and running through December 19 at the art center located at 1516 Cranbrook Road in Birmingham. The Holiday Shop has proven to be a local favorite pop-up shopping experience, where more than 3,000-square-feet of BBAC gallery space is transformed into a unique boutique, offering one-of-a-kind, handmade gift items from hundreds of juried artists.     Holiday Shop items include: ce

By Grace Lovins Birmingham staff are set to start taking a closer look at the city’s long-running evening parking permit program, responding to concerns raised by commissioner Anthony Long to address parking needs for service workers and downtown businesses. During the Monday, November 10, meeting, commissioners discussed a report written by parking director Aaron Ford and included in the meeting packet. The city’s “Evening Monthly Parking Permit Program,” implemented in the

Birmingham Fire Chief Paul Wells, currently on paid administrative leave from his position with the city, has filed a federal lawsuit against the city, along with city manager Jana Ecker and assistant city manager Mark Clemence, claiming violation of his civil rights and of the Michigan Whistleblower Protection Act.

It appears that the proposed sale of The Community House (TCH) building at 380 Bates Street in downtown Birmingham will be challenged by the City of Birmingham, following a closed session of the city commission on Monday, November 17.