Berkley
Coverage of Berkley in the Nexus archive.
- Berkley City Council passes e-bike ordinance -- what residents need to know
The Berkley City Council passed an ordinance banning e-bikes and high-powered moped-like devices from sidewalks in the city. This measure, which goes into effect in 30 days, requires residents to ride e-bikes on streets or walk them on sidewalks. The city states that this rule is intended to keep people safe, particularly children and older adults.
- E-bike ban considered in Berkley as more cities tackle safety concerns
Berkley is considering taking action regarding e-bikes, following a trend of other cities addressing safety concerns. The community has a proposal scheduled for discussion tonight.
- Berkley weighs electric bike ban for sidewalks, parks
Berkley is considering banning electric bikes from sidewalks and parks. It is noted as the latest Metro Detroit community addressing the growing popularity of e-bikes.
- Cities targeted by anti-Semitic flyers in Metro Detroit
Several Metro Detroit police departments are investigating the distribution of anti-Semitic pamphlets with Nazi swastikas in Oakland County cities including Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Berkley, and Southfield.
- Anti-Semitic flyers found in Oakland County cities in latest case of vulgar literature being distributed
Anti-Semitic flyers containing Nazi swastikas were discovered in Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Berkley, and Southfield in Oakland County. The distribution is part of a recent case of vulgar literature being spread over the past week.
- Antisemitic flyers found in Berkley and Southfield prompt police investigations
Antisemitic flyers with swastikas and derogatory language were discovered in Berkley and Southfield, prompting police investigations. The Anti-Defamation League confirmed the flyers' antisemitic imagery, and police suspect they were distributed from a moving vehicle. The incident follows an FBI-designated Hezbollah-inspired attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
- Michigan lawmakers push to crack down on loud cars along Woodward Avenue in metro Detroit
Michigan lawmakers are proposing legislation to address excessive noise from modified vehicles on Woodward Avenue in metro Detroit, which residents say disrupts their lives year-round. The bills, House Bills 6151 and 6152, would allow enforcement against loud vehicles on state highways with fines up to $1,000 for repeat offenses. Local authorities and residents support the measures, though some drivers argue the penalties are too steep.
- Berkley gas leak contained, evacuation lifted after emergency response
A major gas leak in Berkley that led to evacuations and a public safety response has been contained, with officials confirming no ongoing risk to residents. The incident occurred on Dorothea Street between Mortenson and Ferris, and no injuries were reported.
- Evacuation order issued in Berkley during gas leak, residents warned to not light fireworks
The city of Berkley has issued an evacuation order and emergency alert due to a gas leak, warning residents not to light fireworks near Dorothea Street between Mortenson and Ferris.
- Major gas leak prompts evacuations in Berkley, officials urge residents to avoid area
A major gas leak on Dorothea Street between Mortenson and Ferris in Berkley caused evacuations and a public safety response on July 3. The Berkley Department of Public Safety urged residents to avoid the area and warned against using fireworks near the site. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the leak remains unknown.