BIRMINGHAM — The City Commission declared a climate emergency and established an Ad Hoc Environmental Sustainability Committee Jan. 23.

FRANKLIN — Since Franklin Village retail shops are 100% women-owned, the downtown community has a strong culture of women supporting women. This winter, they are once again giving back to the community through supporting the organization, I Support the Girls.

BEVERLY HILLS — On Dec. 13, 2022, Beverly Park turned 100. The village of Beverly Hills is celebrating the park’s anniversary throughout 2023 by sharing memories and stories of Beverly Park.

BIRMINGHAM — Scott Grewe has recently begun his new role as the Birmingham Police Department’s chief of police.

BIRMINGHAM — Improving the trails in Birmingham has been a plan circulating since 2006. However, when the original Trail Improvement Concept Plan was made, there was no funding available at the time.

BIRMINGHAM — After 38 years of service, Chief Mark Clemence has retired from the Birmingham Police Department.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Cranbrook Educational Community is remembering the legacy of Detroit textile and interior designer Ruth Adler Schnee following her passing.

FRANKLIN — The Friends of the Franklin Public Library are piloting a new community event this year called the Fire and Ice Show. This event will be free to the public and will include exciting entertainment and displays, officials said.

BIRMINGHAM — The early stages of the South Eton construction project are underway as the city of Birmingham works on gathering feedback from the community.

METRO DETROIT — It is common for schools to routinely reevaluate their curriculums to meet changing standards, and in the wake of the pandemic, many are studying innovative approaches to teaching math.

As the new year starts out, the Eagle reached out to local officials to see what their plans and goals are for 2023.

BIRMINGHAM — “Harold and Maude: The Musical” will make its community theater debut Jan. 13. The Birmingham Village Players are the first community theater in the world to put on this production.

BIRMINGHAM — Students in kindergarten through eighth grade at Birmingham Public Schools are taking part in a pilot program to test new math curriculum resources.

BIRMINGHAM/BEVERLY HILLS — In 2022, the Eagle covered an array of interesting stories, some of which we thought readers might want an update on.

BEVERLY HILLS — The Beverly Hills Parks and Recreation Board and village administrators have adopted an update to the five-year community recreation plan for 2023-2028.