Birmingham News

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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.