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- Birmingham Kicks off Workshop Series with Birmingham Ice Sports Arena Review
- Understanding Birmingham's Citywide Master Plan Process and Proposals
- Maple Road Reconstruction Project Wins Michigan Concrete Association Award
- Take Advantage of Birmingham's Outdoor Activities This Winter Season
- Birmingham Fire Department Prepares to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
- Birmingham Residents Encouraged to Participate in Citywide Master Plan Public Engagement Opportunities
- City Commission Recognizes Joe Valentine for Years of Service
- Birmingham Extends Free Parking in Structures through March 31, 2021
- Birmingham Fire Department Collects Toys for Tots
- Thomas M. Markus to Return as Birmingham City Manager
- Birmingham Reopens COVID-19 Hotline
- UM-Dearborn's iLabs' eCities Research Recognizes Birmingham for Supporting Business in the Community
- Birmingham's Parks and Recreation Bond Approved by Voters
- Birmingham Fire Department Schools Birmingham's Youngest Audience
- Birmingham City Commissioner Suits Up for Training at Fire OPS 101
- ´City Bloom: Birmingham' Art Exhibit Installed along Rouge River Trails
- Birmingham Residents Encouraged to Share Feedback on Master Plan
- Birmingham City Manager to Resign after 24 Years in Public Service
- Residents Invited to Submit Questions on Parks and Recreation Bond Opportunity
- Fatal Pedestrian Accident
- Birmingham Extends Free Parking in Structures through December 31, 2020
- Armed Robbery Reported in Birmingham
- Fatal Pedestrian Hit and Run Crash
- Shopping Incentives Continue with Birmingham Bucks Promotion this August
- Birmingham to Host Drop-Off Recycling Event on Saturday, August 1
- Discounts and Shopper Incentives set for Back to Birmingham Promotion
- City Enhances Ability to Serve You with Online Forms & Payments
- Birmingham Expands Outdoor Dining Program
- Birmingham City Commission Adopts a Three-Year Balanced Budget
- Crowdfunding for Birmingham Small Businesses
- Birmingham Shopping District Provides Businesses with Personal Protective Equipment
- Nominate a Hometown Hero for Recognition in Birmingham
- Birmingham City Commission Approves Economic Relief Program
- Woodward Communities Expand Efforts to Address Noise and Traffic Concerns on Woodward Avenue
- Birmingham Residents Encouraged to Respond to U.S. Census Bureau
- Birmingham's Golf Courses Open with Park & Play Format
- Opening Day at Birmingham ´Drive-Through' Farmers Market set for Sunday, May 3
- Birmingham Finalizes Maple Road Reconstruction Agreement with MDOT
- Many Birmingham Restaurants Open for Take-out and Delivery
- City of Birmingham Names City Clerk
- Birmingham Announces Measures Relating to Coronavirus
- Birmingham Museum receives gift to help distribute story of first Jews in Birmingham
- Birmingham Winter Markt
- Birmingham Museum "A Peek at Christmas Past"
- Small Business Saturday
- Discounted Lyft Rides
- BFM End of Season Celebration
- Lead Testing
- City Clerk Election Inspectors Needed
- Amorous Couple Cited for Disorderly Conduct
- Birmingham Cruise Event
- TIR Lawsuit Dismissal
- Day on the Town
- BFM Chef Clash Sunday
- Thursdays in the City
- Birmingham Movie Nights in Booth Park
- In the Park Summer Concert Series
- Women's Self Defense Workshop
- DPS Open House Event
- Kenning Park Baseball Field Improvements
- Support Community with Birmingham Parade Sponsorship
- Indulge During Birmingham Restaurant Week
- Greenwood St. Home Invasion
- Grant Street Closure October 24, 2018
- Fire Department Open House
- In the Park Summer Concert Series Coming Soon
- Old Woodward Artifacts
- Parade Planning Underway
- New City Parking Initiatives
- Birmingham Golf Course Opening Information
- Incentives for Shoppers during Old Woodward Reconstruction
- City targets March dates for start of Old Woodward Reconstruction work in downtown Birmingham
- Birmingham Firefighters Sell Bracelets for Cancer Support
- Strong Planning Helps City Prepare for Future
- City gives green light to Old Woodward Ave. Reconstruction Project
- City hires Tiffany Gunter as Assistant City Manager
- Small Business Saturday Shoppers Win BIG
- Top Five Things to do in Birmingham this Holiday Season
- Final Days of Golf Season
- Holiday Greens, Dcor & Entertainment at Birmingham Winter Markt
- Preparations for Winter Underway
- Valet Parking & Small Business Saturday
- Enter the Birmingham Santa Contest
- Birmingham Museum Lecture Series with Susan Whitall
- End of Season Celebration at the Birmingham Farmers Market
- Discounted Rates at Birmingham's Golf Courses
- Fire Department Open House
- Birmingham Lecture Series
- Name the Little Free Library in Booth Park
- Submit Your Feedback re. Birmingham's Parks & Recreation
- Birmingham In Stitches Event
- Harvest Festival at the Birmingham Farmers Market
- Birmingham Bicentennial Book Committee Seeks Public Survey Input
- Historic Hill School Bell Paver Sales Re-Open during September
- Chalk Event at Birmingham Museum
- Hot Rods, Food and Fun at Birmingham Cruise Event
- Volunteers Sought for Birmingham In Stitches Event
- Day On The Town
- In the Park Summer Concert Series
- Birmingham Introduces Parking Widget
- DPS Open House Event
- Birmingham Hometown Parade
- Revised Old Woodward Reconstruction Timing
- Police Department Adds Internet Purchase Location
- Birmingham Golf Courses Open
- Name Barnum Park's Little Free Library
- Public Input Sought For Poppleton Park Site Concept Plan
- Recycle Bin Grant
- Enter Now for Birmingham Santa Contest
- Birmingham Transitions to New ADA Parking Requirements
- Fire Department Open House
- Community Invited to Historic School Bell Dedication
- Birmingham Cruise Event
- The Little Free Library Owl has found a perch in Barnum Park
- Birmingham Stranger Danger Investigated - Determined to be a Misunderstanding
- DPS Open House Event
- Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade
- Enhanced Equipment at Chester Parking Structure
- New Communications Tools from Birmingham
- Participate in the Birmingham Hometown Parade
- Public Input Sought For Poppleton Park Site Concept Plan
- Indulge During Birmingham Restaurant Week
- Community Asked to Help Rename Birmingham Historical Museum & Park
- Birmingham Winter Markt Coming Soon in Shain Park
- Holiday Valet Parking in Birmingham
- Turkey Shoot Charity Golf Event
- Volunteers Sought for Tree Planting
- Fire Department Open House
- Fall Golf Incentives in Birmingham
- Birmingham In Stitches
- Website & Social Media Updates
- Woodward Dream Cruise
- Dept. of Public Services Open House - May 9
- May 7 Meeting Re. Maple Road Resurfacing Project
- Participate in the Birmingham Hometown Parade
- Brand New Woodward Avenue Exhibit to Open at Birmingham Historical Museum
- Lincoln Hills Golf Course to Open April 1st
- Birmingham to Welcome DIA's Inside | Out Program
- Delegates Sought for Sister City Goodwill Mission
- Birmingham Community Can Help the Hill School Bell to Ring Again
- Discounted Dining Coming Soon during Birmingham's Restaurant Week Event
- Board and Committee Applicants Sought to Impact Future of Birmingham
- All Wrapped Up In Birmingham Ladies Night Out Event
- Retail Fraud Suspects Sought
- Valet Parking in Birmingham this Holiday Season
- FootGolf at Birmingham Golf Course
- Fall Golf Incentives
- Park Street Parking Structure Restoration Project Complete
- Birmingham Farmers Market Harvest Festival
- 'Traffic Blitz' to Increase Awareness Around Schools
- Currier Named 2015 Lawyer of the Year
- Birmingham Cruise Event
- Corn Festival at the Birmingham Farmers Market
- Day On The Town - July 26, 2014
- Outdoor Movie Nights in Birmingham
- In the Park Summer Concerts
- Hometown Birmingham Parade Participants
- Birmingham Golf Courses Opening Information
- Credit Card Theft Suspects Sought
- Sounds of Birmingham Exhibit Kick-Off Reception The Birmingham Historical Museum is preparing to kick off a brand new exhibition: the Sounds of Birmingham. The exhibition kick-off reception will take place at the museum on Thursday, March 6 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Larceny Suspects Sought