BIRMINGHAM — When the Birmingham Museum reopened in early September, they debuted a new, year-long exhibit called “Transportation and Transformation: Shaping Birmingham and its People.”

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Fire Department is among 11 fire departments in southeast Michigan that will receive a portion of over $2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

FRANKLIN — In 1879, the Pickering family purchased the property at 7141 Franklin Road, where they established Oakland County’s Pickering Farm.

BIRMINGHAM — For the better part of the last decade, Baldwin Public Library has been renovating its space.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Cranbrook Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition will showcase under-acknowledged furniture and furnishings from the decades following the Cuban Revolution.

BIRMINGHAM — Residents curious about how the city plans to spend its money next year can now view that information as an online flipbook, thanks to new software.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On Aug. 6, Bloomfield Hills voters will see a Bloomfield Hills Schools operating millage renewal proposal on their ballot.

FRANKLIN — At a recent Franklin Village Council meeting, a new business item was brought to the council: consideration of an ordinance that would restrict residents from using plastic and other non-living plant material in their landscaping.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham, Michigan, is home to unique art, culture and community. One thing less unique about the city is its name, which is shared with a major city in England and 17 other North American locations.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham earned a gold seal of achievement in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge, a program promoted as providing best practices and recognition for sustainability efforts.

BIRMINGHAM/FRANKLIN/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — There were no flowers on the property when Birmingham resident Julie Dawson moved into her home 50 years ago.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Bloomfield Hills High School Class of 2024 is graduating a record number of twins and triplets this year.

BIRMINGHAM — The Department of Public Services is in the process of developing plans for the Booth Park entry plaza and trail improvement project.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham residents can start getting excited about creating memories outside on hot summer nights. The Birmingham Shopping District’s Friday Movie Nights series is returning for another year.

FRANKLIN — This year, Franklin resident and bestselling author Mitch Albom will be joining the community at the historic Franklin Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day service, presented by The Franklin Cemetery Association. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. May 27.