Birmingham

Former employee accuses Birmingham restaurant of unemployment fraud in lawsuit

A former employee at Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham is accusing the restaurant of unemployment fraud in a federal lawsuit.

4 days ago

Boxing and yoga workout studio takes classes outside in Birmingham

When the coronavirus shut down gyms, Fortune knew he had to get creative - for his clients - and for his business.

June 2

Woman survives house explosion in Birmingham

Authorities are investigating what caused a home to explode on Chapin Street on Memorial Day in Birmingham.

May 25

Ribbons for heroes: Birmingham school salutes those on pandemic front line

Knowing how much students missed being together - two teachers came up with an idea. Anyone can come to the school and tie a ribbon on the fence to honor a hero, or make a wish for someone they know. It is a simple gesture that is catching on.

May 14

Feed front line coronavirus workers and support local restaurants with LoopWhole.com

And that's when the idea came: use their site, LoopWhole.com, that already helps businesses owners with their marketing. Grossman says his team was ready to jump in and volunteer.

April 14

Griffin Claw starts making free hand sanitizers from distilled grain alcohol

After shutting down most of their operations, the Griffin Claw Brewing Company decided to begin using distilled spirits to make hand sanitizer to keep workers working.

March 20

Birmingham kids spread hopeful, multicolor message to neighbors

A Birmingham family taped up a sign to spread hope and togetherness to anyone who drives by.

March 18

Clothing store, line team up for Project Beautiful

Dolce MODA, a clothing store based out of Birmingham is committing money and supplies to women's shelters throughout metro Detroit. Working with Northern Fashion, it's part of an initiative called Project Beautiful.

March 5

Hazel's Crab Trap restaurant takeover in Birmingham

Hazel, Ravines and Downtown in Birmingham is having a full menu takeover Jan. 21 - Feb. 16, featuring fresh catch from Florida and the Gulf Coast.

January 21

Window peeper reported in Royal Oak, Birmingham

A strange male looking into windows has been reported in Royal Oak and Birmingham areas.

November 22, 2019

Birmingham jeweler accused of wire fraud involving 'The Yellow Rose' diamond

The feds arrested prominent Birmingham jeweler Joseph DuMouchelle and charged him with wire fraud involving a rare 77-carat diamond dubbed "The Yellow Rose" diamond -- sold for $12 million.

November 14, 2019

All smiles for these 40 kids who got free dental work at a Birmingham dentist

It was all smiles for 40 kids at a Birmingham dentist who got free dental work on Friday. The Saad Dental Group provided anything the kids needed, from fillings to tooth extractions and fluoride treatments.

November 8, 2019

Birmingham one of two Oakland County cities to issue water-consumption advisories

The city of Birmingham has issued a water consumption advisory after five homes showed lead levels above the state's standard levels

October 8, 2019

Seaholm High School fills the bus with canned food for Gleaners

Some Birmingham students spent the day Thursday stuffing a bus with food for those in need.      

October 3, 2019

Struggling with anxiety his whole life, Ronnie Clopton uses music to cope

Ronnie Clopton had a lot of trouble focusing while he was in school. He said by the time he graduated, he really couldn't focus on anything. Then he found Far Therapy, a group that works with adults and kids with learning and developmental disabilities to learn new ways to communicate. For Clopton, he found his medium in piano. In the years since picking up the instrument, he's become quite proficient.

October 3, 2019