Reporter Food: Cozy Cassoulet at Birmingham Toast (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2018) Birmingham, MI – On a chilly winter evening a friend and I had a delicious warm meal at Toast in Birmingham. The bacon fried rice was a beautiful dish with a variety of toppings that my friend had. It was perfectly cooked…
Learn about the Clinton River Watershed Feb. 6 Troy, MI – Come learn the watershed story of the mighty Clinton River and how you can help take care of this precious place for generations to come. In most of Macomb County, the eastern half of Oakland County, and small areas of southern Lapeer and St.…
Poison and Resistance to Slavery Presentation at Baldwin Library Feb. 27 BIRMINGHAM, MI – Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements made by African Americans throughout our nation’s history. During February, the Baldwin Library, along with the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force, is hosting three programs to commemorate Black History Month.…
Poison and Resistance to Slavery Presentation at Baldwin Library Feb. 27 BIRMINGHAM, MI – Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements made by African Americans throughout our nation’s history. During February, the Baldwin Library, along with the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force, is hosting three programs to commemorate Black History Month.…
Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Products (FDA, Jan. 29, 2018) Birmingham, Troy, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp, Waterford and Farmington Hills, MI – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8…
Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Products (FDA, Jan. 29, 2018) Birmingham, Troy, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp, Waterford and Farmington Hills, MI – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8…
Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Products (FDA, Jan. 29, 2018) Birmingham, Troy, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp, Waterford and Farmington Hills, MI – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8…
Birmingham Hires Tiffany Gunter as Assistant City Manager (City of Berkley, Jan. 6, 2018) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The City of Birmingham, Michigan is pleased to announce the hiring of Tiffany Gunter as the City’s new Assistant City Manager. Gunter assumed her new role as of January 2, 2018. “We are excited to bring Tiffany’s leadership…
Birmingham Taking Votes on Potential New Logo (City of Birmingham, Dec. 31, 2017) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The City of Birmingham is asking its residents and business owners for input into the design of a possible new city logo. The logo project began more than a year ago and culminates in a city-wide survey which asks…
Building and Learning at Baldwin Library Idea Lab (Drew Saunders, Dec. 15 2017) Birmingham, MI – You can build just about anything, in theory, with a 3D printer. The technology aiming to revolutionize the way everything is made might still be in its infancy, but it is thriving in Baldwin Library’s Idea Lab. “It’s one…
Six Cities to Shop Small in this Saturday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2017) Ferndale, Holly, Berkley, Birmingham, Royal Oak and Rochester, MI – The Saturday after Thanksgiving is a day where consumers are urged to think about their locally owned businesses and “shop small” for their holiday gifts. And in Oakland County the movement…
Birmingham Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Birmingham, MI – Unofficial election results are in for the City of Birmingham. There was no competition for the three City Commission seats. Rackeline Hoff got 1,329, Mark Nickita got 1,301 and Stuart Lee Sherman got 1,207. For Library board there were four candidates for three…
Oakland County African American Parent Network Conference Nov. 11 Join us for our first Oakland County AAPN Collaborative Family Conference! This event is open to all families building a community around student success. Parents and students Invited! We have an exciting line up to share with you … Social Media Secrets: Presented by Rasheda Williams,…
Following 12 Drug Trafficking Indictments, Sheriff Puts Heroin Problem in Context (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2017) Pontiac, MI – A dozen Oakland County residents have been charged with selling heroin mixed with fentanyl, seven of whom were charged with distribution resulting in death, revealed Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in a press conference Wednesday…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
2017 Candidate Interview: Melissa “Missy” Mark for Baldwin Library Board in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2017) Birmingham, MI – Melissa “Missy” Mark is one of four candidates running for three seats on the Baldwin Public Library Board in Birmingham. Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Ashley Aidenbaum, Mike Kroll and Frank…
2017 Candidate Interview: Mike Kroll for Baldwin Library Board in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Birmingham, MI – Mike Kroll is one of four people running for three seats on the Baldwin Public Library Board in Birmingham on Nov. 7. Also on the ballot are Ashley Aidenbaum, Melissa S. Mark and Frank Pisano.…
Art and Activism Series at Baldwin Library: Dec. 14, Visual Arts BIRMINGHAM, MI – A three-part joint lecture series sponsored by the Birmingham Museum and the Baldwin Public Library this fall will focus on the theme of art and activism. The first lecture in the series entitled, “Art and Activism: The Theater” (October 12, 7…
Art and Activism Series at Baldwin Library: Nov. 9, Music BIRMINGHAM, MI – A three-part joint lecture series sponsored by the Birmingham Museum and the Baldwin Public Library this fall will focus on the theme of art and activism. The first lecture in the series entitled, “Art and Activism: The Theater” (October 12, 7 p.m.…
Art and Activism Series at Baldwin Library: Oct. 12, Theater BIRMINGHAM, MI – A three-part joint lecture series sponsored by the Birmingham Museum and the Baldwin Public Library this fall will focus on the theme of art and activism. The first lecture in the series entitled, “Art and Activism: The Theater” (October 12, 7 p.m.…