Roeper diversity director 'digusted' with worksheet comparing President Obama to monkeys
"It made me feel disgusted - I couldn't believe it," said Carolyn Lett, the director of diversity at Roeper. "When I first saw it, I'm trying to make sense of it myself."
Griffin Claw releases Michigan Cherry version of Mr. BlueSky beer
Griffin Claw's Mr. BlueSky Michigan Cherry is here just in time for summer.
Roeper School in Birmingham closed after assignment compares Barack Obama to monkeys
After the Roeper School's biology teacher gave students an assignment that compared former President Barack Obama to primates, the school was closed on Thursday. And the teacher was put on administrative leave.
Birmingham private school assignment compares Barack Obama to monkeys
Biology students were given an assignment called 'an introduction to primates', which compared former President Barack Obama to apes, monkeys, and lemurs.
Four cars worth over $329K stolen from dealership, four men arrested in Birmingham
Four men were arrested Wednesday after police caught up to a car stolen from a car dealership that was worth over $100,000. The men didn't steal it but said they paid $5,000 cash for it.
Michigan lawmaker told another lawmaker he hoped her 'car explodes on the way in,' text messages show
In another text, Rep. Steve Marino told Rep. Mari Manoogian “You’re truly the worst human being I’ve ever met. I mean that with the utmost sincerity. Just a parasite.” The two had a previous relationship that ended more than a year ago.
Woman killed by car while crossing Woodward
The traffic signal did not tell her to cross, and a vehicle driving through a green traffic light hit the pedestrian.
Parent gives Nazi salute during debate about masks in classrooms at Birmingham school board meeting
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
John Cena surprises fans at Suicide Squad showing at Birmingham 8 theater
Peacemaker from the upcoming film, The Suicide Squad visited fans in Michigan.
With Workco, working remotely doesn't have to be from home
Workco members say it's affordable, convenient - and with all the amenities - coworking in separate shared spaces is a great alternative to the home office.
Man who went viral for "trick shots" uses new fame to raise money for Scleroderma
Billy Bolde has gone viral for making trick shots and is using his viral fame to raise money for Scleroderma, to help his mother-in-law and others
Farmington Hills man crashes new car while running from Birmingham police, said he didn't know how to drive it
A Farmington Hills man was arrested last week after not pulling over. He told police he just bought his car and didn't know how to drive it.
Suspect arrested for hit-and-run death of man on Woodward Ave in Birmingham in August
Birmingham Police said a driver was arrested in May 2021, 10 months after a man was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Woodward Ave.
Police investigate claims of women being drugged at Birmingham's Rose Room bar
Birmingham police are now investigating claims from 12 women who believe they were drugged at the Rose Room. Allegations date back to 2019.
Birmingham man collecting donations for employees out of work after Primo's Pizza fire
A Birmingham man is raising money to help longtime Primo's Pizza employees. The neighborhood staple caught fire Tuesday.
'We'll be back': Fire chars beloved Birmingham pizza shop
A fire may have damaged Primo's Pizza, but employees vow that the beloved pizza shop and party store will be back.
Birmingham firefighters battle blazes at pizza shop, house
Shortly after a pizza shop caught fire, Birmingham firefighters had to battle a house fire, too.
Emagine buys iconic Birmingham 8, plans to maintain charm
The owners of Emagine Movie Theaters have bought Birmingham 8, the iconic theater in downtown Birmingham.
Pink nail polish purchases at Birmingham's Color Box help fund breast cancer research
In this episode of Amy's Angels, we meet a Birmingham business owner who's supporting those battling breast cancer amid the pandemic.
Pedestrian killed after being struck by driver at Birmingham intersection
A driver traveling through a Birmingham intersection early Tuesday morning struck a pedestrian, killing him, police said.