Week in Review: Open Carry Protesters Return, Birmingham Schools Meet AYP

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:

Sean Combs, 18, and several other open carry advocates met Monday evening at Shain Park in Birmingham.

Four Republicans and one Democrat are vying for a spot on the November ballot in the race for state representative in the 40th District. We took a look at how much money they've raised, and how they're spending it.

Birmingham was one of Michigan's school districts to meet Adequate Yearly Progress in 2011-12, despite new stringent requirements from the state.

Also happening in Birmingham: Lululemon and Francesca's have signed leases for the former Ann Taylor Loft location downtown.

This week, police found a vehicle that had allegedly been stolen in Troy while a diamond ring and GPS unit was allegedly taken from an unlocked car.

A tentative plan from City Manager Bob Bruner would require all new businesses with a liquor license to obtain a special permit from the city.

The proposed amendment to the City Charter would make it easier for Birmingham to sell city-owned properties, city manager says.

After Thaddeus McCotter decided to leave office early, voters are faced with a confusing voting season. Here's some basic info to help you sort it all out.

Two millage proposals will appear on the Aug. 7 ballots of all Oakland County voters.

The funds will be used to purchase a new bus shelter on East Maple Road and help fund BASCC's specialized transportation service.