New Law Means Oakland County Communities Can Lower The Speed Limit For Gravel Roads

The Road Commission For Oakland County estimates the cost to install speed limit signs on gravel roads will be $1,000 - $1,400 per mile.

Birmingham Recruits Volunteers Boards and Commission

Volunteer on one of Birmingham's boards and commissions like the Historic District Study Committee.

The City of Birmingham Is Hiring

Opportunities include: police officer, HR coordinator, firefighter and general maintenance/ice arena.

Birmingham Council Removes Parking Lot from Poppleton Park Plan

Unanimous vote cast in response to public outcry to losing green space.

You're Invited To The Birmingham Parks And Recreation Board Meeting

Stay in the loop about Birmingham parks at the Dec. 6 meeting.

Old Woodward Upgrade Project to Begin in March

Road construction and streetscape upgrades in $3.5 million plan.

Dad loses daughter's respect.

Dad deserved this.

Birmingham Election Results

Birmingham Election Results Highlights

Nov. 8, 2016 Presidential Election: What's On the Ballot in Birmingham?

Six vie for four school board seats.

Nov. 8, 2016 Presidential Election: Where to Vote in Birmingham Area

Find your polling place and other important election day information.

Birmingham is Keeping America Beautiful, One Park at a Time

Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group provides 900 recycling bins in parks nationwide.

Birmingham Man Who Promised Mortgage Help Pleads Guilty

Pasquale Longordo used the financial pain of others to pad his own bank account, Attorney General Bill Schuette said.

Oakland and Macomb County Executives afraid of 'outsiders' coming into their towns?

Prejudice is still here in Michigan, particularly in northern Oakland and Macomb Counties.

2 Sections of Road Closed for Emergency Railroad Repairs

Here are the detours for roads that will remained closed through Friday.

Just How Bad Are Michigan’s Interstate Highways and Bridges?

They’re among the worst in the nation, according to a new report marking the 60th anniversary of the Interstate highway system.

Birmingham Increases Parking Rates

The rate increase is designed to encourage office workers to park elsewhere.

Put More Teeth in Law, Residents Say After Fatal Dog Mauling

Two dogs slipped their heads through a fence and attacked. Two hours later, the pug Maggie, a neighborhood favorite, was dead.

$100 Fine for Panhandling: 5 Things Michigan Officials Said

Birmingham lawmaker says panhandling is increasing along Woodward Corridor and residents “don’t like it.”

$1.3M Brownfield Plan OK'd for Peabody's Redevelopment

A Southfield development company plans to build a five-story mixed use building on the current site of Peabody’s Restaurant.

$27M in Oakland County Road Construction: What It Means to You

Some projects will result in complete closures and others in lane closures, but many needs remain unfunded, road commission says.

Change Should End Chester Street Parking Structure Backups

Beginning later this month, credit cards instead of cash ill be used in the Chester Street parking structure.

Birmingham's Free Parking for Disabled About to End

New ADA-compliant parking meters will be installed this summer, making Birmingham’s policy consistent with its neighbors’.

Birmingham Citizens Academy is Like Civics 101 for Adults

Space is limited for the inaugural session of interactive learning experience about municipal government. Apply by April 8.

Birmingham Voters Reject 'Road Diet' Charter Amendment

The outcome of the election means city officials won't have to ask voters to approve lane reconfiguration on West Maple Road.

Birmingham Proposes ADA Parking Policy Changes

Recently modified regulations for handicapped parking accessibility in the Americans with Disabilities Act prompt changes.

Birmingham Voters Decide 'Road Diet,' Presidential Picks

One of a handful of jurisdictions with local ballot initiatives, Birmingham will decide on West Maple Road three-lane configuration.

Top 10 Things Birmingham Residents, Michiganders Complained About in 2015

National Consumer Protection Week is March 6-12. Here’s what irked Michigan consumers most in 2015.

Birmingham's Top Democratic Presidential Campaign Contributors

See who is contributing to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Birmingham.

Birmingham Adds New Ways to Keep Residents Informed

New websites, emails and text messages enhance communications tools.

Lawmakers Caught in Tryst Dismiss Felony Charges as Politics

Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat say felony charges against them appear to be unconstitutional.

Top Birmingham Republican Presidential Campaign Contributors

See who is contributing to Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Ben Carson in Birmingham.

Panhandling Protected Free Speech, But Bills Aim to Curb It

Bloomfield Hills lawmaker’s proposal responds to complaints of panhandlers knocking aggressively on motorists’ windows.

Bills Could Dismantle Birmingham Historic District

Under twin legislation in the House and Senate, local historic preservation districts would face renewal every 10 years, more restrictions.

Architect Chosen in $6.4 Million Baldwin Library Remodeling

Improvements will be made to the 1981 Birkerts Addition in the first of a three-phase project.

March 8 Michigan Primary Voter Registration Deadline Monday

Here’s how to get an absentee ballot, what to expect at the polls and what you’ll need to prove you’re who you say you are.

Free-Range Cats Cause Problems in Birmingham

Resident wants the city to lay down the law after roaming cats cause her indoor felines to become more aggressive. She was bitten twice.

Birmingham, How Should Poppleton Park Be Developed?

Your chance to to tell city officials what you think is coming up at a public meeting.

Using $500K in Tax Money for Fortune Teller Doesn't End Well

Ervin Brinker is looking at up to 10 years in prison, a $1.02 million payment and loss of a pension worth $2 million.

To all 'Nerds'.

Beware.

Religion and freedom

We already have it. Why are people trying to mess that up?