

Birmingham to conduct professional survey
At the request of the city commission, Birmingham will begin looking at contracting a research firm to conduct a resident survey.
Aug 28, 2025


Non-union city employees get wage increase
Non-union employees of the city of Birmingham are set to receive wage and merit increases after city commissioners approved the adjustments during the Monday, August 25, meeting.
Aug 28, 2025


Andrews Reading Library dedication Sunday
Family, friends, neighbors and involved community members in Birmingham this Sunday, August 30, will be formally dedicating the Patricia...
Aug 28, 2025


Cultural Council 2025 Cultural Arts Awards
The Cultural Council Birmingham Bloomfield, now in its 30th year, has announced the 2025 winners of the Cultural Arts Awards. Those being...
Aug 21, 2025


Union medical coverage change approved
The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees on Monday, August 11, voted 7-0 in favor of making adjustments to eight labor unions’ medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance for 2026.
Aug 21, 2025


The Maple five-story project to change plan
Developers of a five-story building, The Maple, set to be constructed at 35001 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham is looking to adjust the floor plan which was previewed by the city’s planning board during their Wednesday, August 13, meeting, with the developers planning to eliminate one of two underground parking levels.
Aug 21, 2025


Open space ordinance updates approved
Following years of study and drafting between Birmingham city planners and the city’s planning board, an amendment to open space standards of the city’s zoning ordinance was approved by commissioners during the Monday, August 11, meeting.
Aug 21, 2025


Business group looking for input on downtown
The Birmingham Shopping District (BSD) is in the process of surveying local residents and visitors to the city to determine what they...
Aug 21, 2025


Designs okayed for Chester parking garage
After a second review by the Birmingham City Commission, schematic designs for interior and exterior updates to the Chester Street parking garage were approved by commissioners during the Monday, August 11, meeting.
Aug 21, 2025
Sameer Eid, metro Detroit restaurateur, dies
Longtime metro Detroit restaurateur Sameer Eid, the founder of Phoenicia in downtown Birmingham, passed away on Friday at the age of 85,...
Aug 16, 2025











