Week In Review: Zumba and Kilwins Closes, Junior League Combats Human Trafficking
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week:
Business
Birmingham's Zumba Mexican Grille Closes
The small Mexican restaurant on West Maple closed its Birmingham location after opening in June 2011.
Kilwins Closes, New Business Already Interested in Downtown Space
In addition, Principal Shopping District Director John Heiney said a deal is already in the works for the newly-vacated Zumba Mexican Grille space on Maple.
New Report Details Who's Shopping in Birmingham, Complaints About Parking
The most-visited business downtown is the Palladium 12 Theater and the amount spent by Birmingham shoppers continues to decline, according to a new market analysis on the Principal Shopping District.
Trader Joe's To Open Doors on Telegraph Jan. 15
Trader Joe's much-anticipated opening in Bloomfield Plaza is less than a week away.
Police/Fire
Police Catch Teen With Marijuana, Drunk Customer Arrested Outside Dick O'Dow's
Also in this week's police blotter, a Birmingham resident on Southfield Road claims several pieces of gold jewelry were taken from her home.
Government
More Space for Reading, Studying and Teens Part of Baldwin Library's Early Renovation Plans
A Building Program, crafted by a joint committee of library board members and city commissioners in December, details plans to expand Birmingham's library by 9,000 square feet.
Parkmobile Claims More Than 2,000 Users in Birmingham
After launching in Birmingham in mid-August, Parkmobile, a way to pay for your parking meter using your smartphone, celebrated its official ribbon cutting Thursday.
Schools
Lawsuit Regarding Overcharged Fees at Birmingham Schools Heads Back to Court
Timothy Mullins, attorney for Birmingham Public Schools, says the lawsuit filed in November by two Derby Middle School parents lacks merit.
Community
Junior League Looks to Stop Human Trafficking at Detroit Auto Show
The Junior League of Birmingham will join SOAP, a nonprofit run by Birmingham native and human trafficking survivor Theresa Flores, during the 2013 North American International Auto Show.
Arts/Entertainment
See How Detroit 'Put the World on Wheels' During Free Exhibit at the Townsend
Birmingham's Townsend Hotel will exhibit the works of Michigan-based photographer Leona Webb through Jan. 31.
After Trying Moves from '50 Shades of Grey,' Birmingham Hairdresser Says Bye to 'The Bachelor'
Macomb Township resident and Birmingham hairdresser Ashley Palenkas was the first eliminated from 'The Bachelor' Monday night.
Catch the Culprit During Village Players' Production of 'Murder on the Nile'
Starring several Birmingham and Bloomfield Township residents, this mystery play is based on a novel by Agatha Christie.