BIRMINGHAM — Throughout the last couple of decades, the parks and recreation master plan has listed certain sites as “mini-parks,” but it was brought to city officials’ attention that no formal designation of these sites has ever been made by the City Commission.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Shopping District is celebrating its small businesses with its lively Small Business Saturday event Nov. 26-27.

OAKLAND COUNTY — City officials are celebrating a commitment by Oakland County to invest heavily in municipal parks and recreation, with about $20 million split across destinations such as Ambassador Park in Madison Heights and portions of Beech Woods Park in Southfield.

OAKLAND COUNTY/WAYNE COUNTY — During the general election Nov. 8, Mike McFall, the mayor pro tem of Hazel Park, prevailed in his bid for the newly redrawn 8th District of the Michigan House of Representatives.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Voters in Bloomfield Township passed two millage proposals Nov. 8 — a millage renewal for the township’s safety path program and a millage renewal, with an increase, for senior services.

Voter’s in the Eagle’s coverage area turned out at the polls Nov. 8 to approve several tax proposals and village council races.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Seaholm had one goal in mind during its trip to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 Boys Tennis State Finals.

BIRMINGHAM — Local restaurants and artists are coming together once again for the 19th year of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s “Shop and Champagne.” Due to the pandemic, this event has been on hiatus for the last two years.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department recently recognized five residents for making the township a better and safer place to live.

BIRMINGHAM — City Planning Director Nicholas Dupuis said that planning for sustainability is a responsibility.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood tennis is recognized as one of the most historically successful programs in the state of Michigan.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood’s girls golf team is building something special behind coach John Minnich.

BIRMINGHAM — Influential members of the community are being honored in the 27th annual Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Awards.

BIRMINGHAM — Groves High School will be putting on a production of “Chicago: High School Edition,” by John Kander and Fred Ebb. The first weekend of shows took place Nov. 4-6, and performances Nov. 11-13 will follow.

BIRMINGHAM — After two years, the renovation work to the Birmingham Adult Transition Program building has been completed. A formal ribbon cutting was held Oct. 25.

BEVERLY HILLS — For over 20 years, a piece of land in Beverly Hills has remained mostly vacant. Now, the village of Beverly Hills is working with Six Rivers Land Conservancy to acquire the land.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Voters in Bloomfield Township passed two millage proposals Nov. 8 — a millage renewal for the township’s safety path program and a millage renewal, with an increase, for senior services.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township was awarded $4.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help alleviate some of the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School senior Brooke Bugajewski finished 25th at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division One Golf State Finals after tallying a two-round score of 169 at Bedford Valley Oct. 15.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — There’s an expectation set when a school wins two straight state championships. Marian is a storied program with a history of success in multiple sports, but its volleyball program has been at the forefront of its recent success.