

Apple Support poser scams Birmingham woman
A man posing as a member of Apple Support was able to gain remote access to a Birmingham woman’s phone Friday, March 13, after calling the scam number she was prompted with. According to the woman, she got a text message claiming to be from Apple Support that there was a charge on her account and to call the phone number provided. She said she called the number and spoke to the man who later sent a prompt to her phone that allowed him access to her bank account once she clic
Mar 27


Digital camera stolen off restaurant table
While at a restaurant in the 200 block of S. Old Woodward the night of Saturday, March 21, a Bloomfield Hills woman had her $1,200 digital camera stolen from off her table. She reported the theft at the Birmingham police station the next evening, saying that it was taken between 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. Birmingham police report an investigation is ongoing. The name of local businesses are seldom provided by Birmingham police.
Mar 27


Reckless driver nailed for Kroger retail theft
Bloomfield Township police on March18 at approximately 2:20 p.m. were dispatched to Kroger, located at 3600 W. Maple Road, to investigate a reckless driver and improper parking complaint when they discovered a cart full of stolen alcohol outside the store. Four 24-packs of Modelo Especial, four 12-packs of Tito’s mini shooters, and five bottles of Titos Handmade Vodka were recovered and confirmed stolen from the store less than an hour prior. Officers reviewed video surveilla
Mar 27


Tip jar taken from city coffee shop counter
Employees of a local coffee shop, located in the 100 block of N. Old Woodward in Birmingham, ended their Thursday, March 12, shift empty-handed after someone took the tip jar off the shop counter. An employee of the shop told Birmingham police officers that the jar was taken between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. that day. Police reported there are currently no suspects, but an investigation is ongoing.
Mar 27


Airbnb guest cited for damaging building door
An Eastpointe woman, who was reportedly staying in an Airbnb located inside an apartment building at the 2100 block of East Maple in Birmingham, was cited the morning of Sunday, March 22, for malicious destruction of property and causing alarm. Birmingham police reported that a resident called on the woman, saying she was trying to force her way into the building. Officers found the woman next to the partially broken door when they arrived, and she told them she used a broom
Mar 27


Ice comes to Oakland which raises concern
The violent actions of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers that led to the deaths of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are still vivid in the memories of people living in Southeast Michigan.
Mar 24
Everliv Health opens
Everliv Health is a functional medicine and longevity clinic offering personalized, root-cause care for weight loss, hormones, gut health, energy, and prevention. The practice is set to open in April at 300 E. Maple Road, Suite #340, Birmingham. Dr. Nora Toma is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and the founder of Everliv Health. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, Toma blends traditional medical science with advanced functional, hormonal, and regenera
Mar 24
The Village Pharmacy
With the recent expansion of Plum Market at 3675 W. Maple Road in Bloomfield Township, shoppers now have access to an added convenience: The Village Pharmacy at the Marke t. Led by pharmacist Dorothy Caramagno , the new location delivers comprehensive pharmacy services combined with the ease of one-stop shopping. The Village Pharmacy at the Market provides fast prescription transfers, immunizations and health screenings, point-of-care testing, and a curated selection of ret
Mar 24
Rug design winners
Winners of the annual Student Rug Design Competition at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), in collaboration with Hagopian World of Rugs, have been announced. Each year CCS invites students to participate in the competition to earn scholarships and add to their portfolio. The winning design is made into a rug and displayed at the annual student exhibition in May where an awards ceremony is held by Hagopian for students and staff. In February Hagopian family members, CCS s
Mar 24
Closing Time...
After a 20-year run in Birmingham, B. May Bags , located at 576 N. Old Woodward Avenue, has announced that it will close its doors at the end of March. B. May is owned by Barbara May , who grew up in Bloomfield Hills and attended Cranbrook Kingswood Schools. May’s flagship store is located in Petosky. With the closure of the Birmingham store, May has announced that they will open a shop in downtown Harbor Springs. Locally, customers can still find B. May Bags at Lori Karba l,
Mar 24







