Why does the City of Birmingham contract with Next, a nonprofit 501(c) (3), to provide senior services? According to the National Council of Nonprofits, “A nonprofit service organization is mission-driven, operating for public benefit by delivering expertise, labor, and assistance to the community. Success depends on skilled employees who build meaningful relationships with those they serve.” Nowhere is that definition more true than when you look at Next. Unlike every other

We are led to believe that Birmingham officials and members of the city commission are nearing an end to work on a lease with the Next senior citizen group for the building at 400 E. Lincoln, the new home for this non-profit group which for decades has provided services and programs directed at the senior (50+) population in the city and neighboring communities. Our concern, however, is the rumor that some members of the city commission may be attempting to introduce a propos

Politics are a promise game. We all know that those running for office – and even once they're in office – offer a gallon of promises and usually deliver on a pint. So we are particularly pleased with the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees, and Supervisor Mike McCready in particular, for keeping their commitment to the residents of the community on updates regarding the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan – something sorely lacking in the previous administration. A transformative s

Bloomfield Township police were called to the Woodward Avenue headquarters for the Oakland County Republican Party on Friday, February 20, after an enveloped was received in the mail with a powdery substance, which was later tested and ruled to be non-hazardous. The envelope reportedly also contained a letter referencing Donald Trump. On the following day, test results confirmed that the powdery substance was not hazardous. The party headquarters office was closed for the we

A proposal for Bloomfield Hollow, a 15,815-square-foot event center on a vacant 18-acre parcel located west of Franklin Road and north of Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Township, was put on hold Monday, February 16, by the township planning commission which failed to approve an amendment to a zoning ordinance that would have allowed the project.

The Bloomfield Township Police Department on Tuesday, February 10, responded to the 2900 block of Meadowood Lane for a possible home invasion. The homeowner reported that at approximately 1:40 p.m. they received an alarm for the garage service door. The homeowner canceled the alarm with the alarm company prior to police dispatch. When the homeowner arrived home at approximately 2:10 p.m., they found that the garage service door was forcibly opened. The door framed was cracked

It appears that it will be at least several months before the Business Court division of the Oakland County Circuit Court hears arguments in the lawsuit filed by the City of Birmingham against The Community House Association over the proposed sale of the iconic building on Bates Street in the downtown area of the city. Officials for The Community House Association on November 3 of last year announced plans to evolve into the Birmingham Area Community Foundation to carry on th

Two Birmingham businesses are set to come before the city commission for review to see if commissioners will object to their liquor license renewals.

Birmingham restaurant Snap Taco, located at 126 S. Old Woodward, was given the green light by the city commission during the Monday, February 9, meeting to pursue a bistro license in accordance with the city’s bistro ordinance.

A new Birmingham bistro, Bloom, located at 239 N, Old Woodward, is changing its name to Besos ahead of opening its doors after city commissioners approved the change during the Monday, February 9, meeting.