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13 hrs ago | Hometown Life

Good morning Birmingham

Today is Friday, July 25. 1978: Louise Joy Brown, the world's first "test-tube" baby, was born on this day in England.

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Related Topix: Bloomfield Hills, MI

17 hrs ago | Hometown Life

Around Birmingham

The Community House will host Vino Mania, a wine event that combines wine tasting, wine games, food and live music on the terrace, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Aug.

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Detroit, MI, Detroit Metro

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Hometown Life

Six square off for shot at county judicial posts

Oakland County voters heading to the polls Aug. 5 will face a long ballot filled with local, county and state races, along with local ballot initiatives.

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI

Detroit Free Press

Book Cadillac lures 2 Birmingham chefs

Big Rock Chop House executive chef Jeff Rose is leaving Birmingham to head the kitchen at Roast, the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit steak house being opened by Food Network Iron Chef Michael Symon.

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Related Topix: Food, Pop/Rock, Detroit Metro, Detroit, MI, Dining

Hometown Life

The business of Birmingham

Not many adults are willing to pose with a stuffed monkey. Debbie Vail and Doug Lewton are the exception.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

Hometown Life

Good morning Birmingham

Today is Wednesday, July 23. On this day in 1967 the Detroit riot began. It would lead to the deaths of 43 people.

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Related Topix: Detroit Metro

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Hometown Life

Good morning Birmingham

Today is Monday, July 21. On this day in 1925 teacher John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution and fined $100. Today's hop topic: Chances are good that a new hotel is coming to Birmingham.

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Related Topix: Birmingham (University of Alabama System), Bloomfield Hills, MI, Bloomfield Township, MI

P2pnet.net

Napster: worth more dead than alive

Music:- If you're a financial type, the quotes below might make perfect sense to you.

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Related Topix: P2P, Science / Technology, University of California System, Los Angeles (California State University System), California State University System, UC Los Angeles

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Detroit News

Liquor licenses instilling new life in Birmingham

Elie's Mediterranean Grill and Bar had always done a brisk lunch business with its plates of tasty chicken shwarma.

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Related Topix: Farmington Hills, MI, Troy, MI, Berkley, MI, Ferndale, MI

Hometown Life

Scadron won't seek re-election

There will be at least one new member on the Bloomfield Hills school board following the Nov.

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Related Topix: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Hometown Life

Art takes a stance in Birmingham

Two giant metallic sculptures spring from the ground at the corner of Pierce and Merrill, instantly grabbing Michelle Bosanc's attention.

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Related Topix: Birmingham (University of Alabama System)

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Detroit Free Press

Early cruisers bug Royal Oak, Birmingham residents

It's billed as a one-day event on Aug. 16 but some people are calling this Dream Cruise summer.

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Related Topix: Rochester Hills, MI, Royal Oak, MI

Ferndale Pleasant Ridge Mirror

Overruled! Birmingham rejects zoning changes impacting neighborhood

A thin line separates the downtown businesses and half-million dollar homes in Birmingham.

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Hometown Life

Good morning Birmingham

Today is Friday, July 18. On this day in AD 64 Rome burned. But Nero really didn't fiddle.

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Related Topix: Birmingham (University of Alabama System), Bloomfield Hills, MI, Bloomfield Township, MI

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Hometown Life

Around Birmingham

The League of Women Voters of Troy Area will hold a County Commissioner Candidate's Night for the county commissioners who serve the Troy area.

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Related Topix: Birmingham (University of Alabama System), Rochester Hills, MI, Clawson, MI, Troy, MI, Bloomfield Township, MI

The Auto Channel

Jim McDowell, Vice President Of Mini Usa, to Address Rising Gas Prices in the United States

MINI USA today announced that Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA, will address reporters in the Detroit, MI area on July 22, 2008 regarding rising gas prices in the United States and its impact on the ...

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Related Topix: Detroit, MI, Detroit Metro

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Hometown Life

Good morning Birmingham

Today is Wednesday, July 16. On this day in 1945 the U.S. exploded the first atomic bomb.

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Related Topix: Birmingham (University of Alabama System), Bloomfield Hills, MI, Central State University, Central College, Oakland County, MI

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Hometown Life

Good morning Birmingham

Today is Tuesday, July 15. On this day in 1979 President Jimmy Carter delivered a speech announcing plans to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

Hometown Life

Good morning Birmingham

Today is Monday, July 14. Pat Garrett shot Billy the Kid on this day in 1881. Today's hot topic Trouble's abrewing between the Baldwin Pubic Library Board and the city government.

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Related Topix: Bloomfield Hills, MI, Bloomfield Township, MI, Franklin, MI

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Detroit Free Press

See jazz greats, new talent this weekend at fest in Birmingham

Alexander Zonjic returns as the artistic director for the 16th annual Community House Jazzfest, which will run Saturday and next Sunday, July 19 and 20, at Shain Park in downtown Birmingham.

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Related Topix: Alexander Zonjic, Jazz

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