BINGHAM FARMS — The village of Bingham Farms will come together for the second year for its Family Fest Aug. 13.

BIRMINGHAM — During a recent Birmingham City Commission meeting, the commission passed a resolution directing the Engineering Department to proceed with the final design of the Westwood, Raynale and Oak Street project to include sewer and water improvements.

BIRMINGHAM — The Woodward Dream Cruise has taken metro Detroit back to the ‘50s and ‘60s since 1995.

BINGHAM FARMS — Barbara Yolles-Ludwig started Ludwig Plus in 2019 to save her team from layoffs.

BIRMINGHAM — The Village Players is the third oldest community theater in Michigan, its history dating back to 1922.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills-born Jason Boschan has run a marathon on every continent with “Run4Papa” written on his hand.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The city of Bloomfield Hills asks residents who are connected to the water system to follow a series of new irrigation guidelines this summer after finding a deficient water valve that provides water throughout the city.

BIRMINGHAM — In the 1970s a few businesses in downtown Birmingham decided to initiate a “Night on the Town” event as a way to clear out summer merchandise.

BIRMINGHAM — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Michigan’s Age-Friendly Action Plan lays out goals and objectives for supporting adults 50 and older.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Dance Mobility’s Adapted Ballroom Dance Competition — the first of its kind in the United States — will take place at Roeper Lower School in Bloomfield Hills July 16.

BIRMINGHAM — In pursuit of a safer community for pedestrians, the city of Birmingham plans to install a pedestrian crosswalk at Woodward Avenue, connecting the south side of Brown Street to the south side of Forest Avenue.

BIRMINGHAM — Old homes in Birmingham are cherished by many for the unique character they bring to the city and its neighborhood.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County is home to more inland lakes and registered boats than anywhere else in the state. To ensure residents’ safety this summer, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is piloting a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes.

BIRMINGHAM — For 41 years, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has held the Michigan Fine Arts Competition.

BIRMINGHAM — In the last month, the Birmingham Police Department has seen an increase in auto thefts in the area. Since many of these occurrences have things in common with each other, police offered prevention tips for the community.