BIRMINGHAM — As the Fourth of July approaches, the safety and laws governing fireworks should be deeply considered by anyone planning on celebrating the holiday, officials said.

BIRMINGHAM — Crestview Park in Birmingham is now home to pickleball courts for the community to enjoy. These facilities have been a topic for discussion and highly requested by the community since around 2018, officials said.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beginning June 30, a new law will go into effect that is meant to take people’s phones out of their hands while driving their vehicles.

News & Notes from the 6/28/23 Eagle

FRANKLIN/BINGHAM FARMS — The Franklin-Bingham Farms Police Department celebrated exemplary officer achievements at their annual awards recognition during the Franklin Council meeting June 12.

BIRMINGHAM — Throughout June, the Birmingham Museum has been honoring Juneteenth by displaying a special exhibit banner at City Hall.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Michigan State University’s men’s golf program is getting a good one in Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice senior Lorenzo Pinili.

BIRMINGHAM — Since 2016, the Baldwin Public Library has been undergoing a three-phase renovation plan.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — For the last 14 years, the Detroit Institute of Arts has been bringing art closer to the communities of Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland counties through the Inside|Out program.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Township residents will soon see Priority Waste’s trucks at their curbs on trash day.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College is continuing its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts through the DIA’s Inside|Out program.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, local residents approved the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage, which authorized the county to levy a millage for the purpose of funding transportation services throughout Oakland County.

BIRMINGHAM — For over 10 years, Roeper High School’s Zelia Newhard has trained endlessly in both the classroom and in the sport of fencing.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Fire Department recently earned a Class 2 rating from its five-year Insurance Services Office review. ISO ratings are graded 1-10, with 1 being the best. This is an improvement from Class 3 training, which the department has held for the past 18 years.

News & Notes from the 6/7/23 Eagle

OAKLAND COUNTY — Police in Oakland County are warning residents to be wary of an uptick in phone scams from people impersonating local police and threatening residents’ arrest because they didn’t show up for jury service.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township was awarded $4.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, and township officials have recently decided how the money should be used.

BIRMINGHAM — Starting June 9, the Birmingham Shopping District’s Movie Night series will be back at Booth Park.

FRANKLIN — While it will take place a couple of weeks later than it usually does, the Franklin Garden Walk is back for another year of beautiful blooms.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BIRMINGHAM — Teachers of the Year have been named for Bloomfield Hills Schools and Birmingham Public Schools, three teachers in each district.