Week In Review: Parents Sue School District, FBI Releases 2011 Birmingham Crime Data
Here's 10 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
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Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 10 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week:
Derby Parents Sue Birmingham Schools Over Overcharged Fees
Parents were asked to pay for student planners, locks and gym uniforms this year. According to the lawsuit, however, that violates the Michigan Constitution.
2011 Crime Data: Thefts Higher, Violent Crime Lower in Birmingham
The FBI's Crime in the United States report shows more than 430 crimes were reported in Birmingham in 2011, up from 2010.
Birmingham's Newest Steakhouse Moves Closer to Approval
On Wednesday, the Birmingham Planning Board passed along plans for the Stoney River Steakhouse, which is looking to replace Max & Erma's.
Birmingham Police: Be Wary of Strange Callers Demanding Money — It's Fraud
Several Birmingham residents have recently reported receiving phone calls from a man with a thick accent who claims to be a New York detective.
Police: Drunk Driver Caught on Woodward, Man Ticketed for Urinating Outside Movie Theater
Also from this week's Birmingham police blotter: a flat screen TV is stolen during a home invasion and a Pontiac woman is caught trying to steal four bottles of liquor from Kroger.
Harlan Parents Warned of Suspicious Stranger Incident Wednesday
A strange man "persistently" offered a mother and child walking to school a ride Wednesday morning near Adams and Binbrooke.
Survey Says Birmingham Needs More Bike Lanes, Improved Safety for Pedestrians
Almost 430 residents from Birmingham and its surrounding communities completed a survey about multi-modal transportation in Birmingham.
Residents Can Now Map Crime in Birmingham Using CRIMEDAR
Birmingham Police announced Wednesday they were joining CRIMEDAR, an online crime mapping system.
George Dilgard Elected Birmingham's Newest Mayor
City commissioners elected George Dilgard the city's mayor for 2012-13, while Scott Moore will serve as mayor pro tem.
BCS Narrows Principal Search to 2, Parents Invited to Community Forum
Principals from Lake Orion and Farmington have been named finalists in the search for the next principal at the Birmingham Covington School.
R Jeppostol
10:49 am on Sunday, November 18, 2012
And, though not directly under the police and fire category, the loss of hostess brands is a tragedy that will have a tremendous impact in the law enforcement community.