The bill would have allowed concealed weapons in gun-free zones such as schools and sports arenas.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which recently released data from 2007-11, offers a look at small cities across the country, including Birmingham.
The increase in burial fees, as well as other fees at Birmingham's historic cemetery, are meant to match current market rates and bring in more money.
High school juniors from Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Bloomfield Hills are invited to apply for the year-long spot on the Baldwin Public Library Board.
The 54-mile Woodward Avenue bike race from Detroit to Pontiac and back is sponsored by the Woodward Avenue Action Association and is tentatively scheduled for June 30, 2013.
At the Monday night meeting of the Birmingham City Commission, commissioners will also pick a design for the South Old Woodward re-design project.
Birmingam Education Association President Scott Warrow notes that states with Right-to-Work laws have some of the lowest performing schools in the country.
The bills were signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday.
City Manager Bob Bruner says he's a fan, though Royal Oak officials are arguing the Woodward Avenue race from Detroit to Pontiac could be unsafe.
Legislation passed last week in the Michigan House and Senate could reach Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature Tuesday.
Periodic outages at Birmingham's official Christmas tree in Shain Park are due to the wet weather messing with the city's electrical grid, city officials say.
Birmingham is looking to fill empty spots on nine city committees and boards.
Meanwhile, yard waste collections end for Birmingham residents next Friday.
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In addition, survey respondents said they would be willing to pay more in taxes for a renovated or expanded library, though they want to see plans first.
After the Gateway Montessori School at Birmingham's First Baptist Church complained there weren't enough parking for parents, the city commission imposed a 30-minute time limit on seven spots.
Birmingham residents are invited to learn about and discuss the ongoing Woodward Rapid Transit Alternatives Analysis Study during an open house on Thursday.
The latest slate of improvement projects at Barnum Park will be driven by donation dollars, city officials said Monday night.
After a Birmingham parent brought a gun to an elementary school in early October, district officials say they're not changing policies banning guns on school property despite conflicting laws and court rulings.
School board resolution echoes comments at Royal Oak informational meeting with Oakland Schools Superintendent Vickie Markavitch.
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"We've had a really impressive year," Department of Public Services Director Lauren Wood said, noting the 2012 season was the best the city's golf courses have seen in five years.
A series of meetings across the county is planned to educate and mobilize public school supporters starting Tuesday in Bloomfield Hills.
Whether you're looking for information on your child's school, a heads up about library hours or reminders about local sales, we found 25 Facebook pages Birmingham resident ought to know about.
Almost 430 residents from Birmingham and its surrounding communities completed a survey about multi-modal transportation in Birmingham.
Former Oakland County Commissioner Jim Nash, who won Nov. 6 over incumbent John McCullough by a slim margin, plans to battle fracking and expand regional cooperation.
Parents were asked to pay for student planners, locks and gym uniforms this year. According to the lawsuit, however, that violates the Michigan Constitution.
City commissioners elected George Dilgard the city's mayor for 2012-13, while Scott Moore will serve as mayor pro tem.
The Oakland County executive proved he's a stand-up guy during an Election Night appearance in Royal Oak.
The city has declared the female species of Ginkgo trees a nuisance in Birmingham, and will begin removing the trees at residents' requests.
With residents asking for plots at Birmingham's historic cemetery, but no where to put them, the city considers adding grave plots at Greenwood and setting up an endowment fund.
City Manager Bob Bruner said despite the loss, he doesn't expect a similar amendment to go on the ballot any time soon.
Precinct 4, which votes at the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, had the highest voter turnout in Birmingham at 82.9 percent.
Birmingham voters chose Mitt Romney over Barack Obama Tuesday night, as well as Republican Pete Hoekstra over the re-elected U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
"We're convinced this will be the fastest Election Night reporting for a presidential election in Oakland County history," Clerk Bill Bullard said Tuesday.
A Birmingham city ordinance requires residents to clean up their political signs within three days after an election.
The wreath-laying ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. this Sunday in Shain Park.
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