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Officers with the Birmingham Police Department stopped several motorists on suspicion of operating while under the influence or being in a vehicle in the presence of illegal drugs over the past week.

Hundreds of Birmingham-area residents honored and represented the community as well as local veterans during the Celebrate Birmingham Parade downtown on Sunday.

The investigation into the crash that killed a Roseville woman in a downtown Birmingham parking lot last week technically remains open, but police said they believe they have a good understanding of what happened.

One Berkley business owner is bringing to life the old adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure." Becky Jaglois transforms distressed high-end furniture into custom pieces through various painting and papering techniques at Rediscovered Furniture, which she opened in February at 3125 W. 12 Mile Road.

A three-day charrette to help design a new master plan for Woodward Avenue kicked off Monday in downtown Birmingham with a spirited discussion on what would make for a better corridor.

Six journalists from the eastern European country of Georgia visited the Birmingham and Detroit area recently as part of the Open World Leadership Program sponsored by the U.S. Congress to promote understanding for emerging leaders of participating countries and their U.S. counterparts.

This house at 274 Abbey Street in Birmingham is listed for sale at $429,000. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,697 square feet.

Locker theft at high school A student's cell phone and cash were taken from a locker at Seaholm High School last week, reports said.

The Birmingham Farmers Market , which continues its 11th season Sunday, draws fun and interesting characters to town every year.

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Double Up, a custom streetwear boutique that opened Friday at 22730 Woodward Ave.

Co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, Burden is one of the nation's most recognized authorities on walkability, bicycle and pedestrian programs.

'In Honor of ALL Fallen Soldiers,' sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 552 and American Legion Post 67.

If you're hungry for the latest restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed, what's coming and more.

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The planned M1 Concourse is envisioned to include a restaurant, members' clubhouse, events theater and test track, as well as car condos.

The rebounding auto industry is dependent on a strong supplier base to thrive, but a sweeping survey released this week suggests major automakers are complacent about strengthening this key relationship.

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Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Birmingham? Here are some ideas: Birmingham area 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 Bingham Farms Elementary School , 23400 W 13 Mile Road, Bingham Farms Children will have the opportunity to see the big rigs up close and personal that they have admired from afar.