News Nearby: Birmingham Group Tackles Human Trafficking, Royal Oak Debates Ethics and More

Every weekend, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week.

BLOOMFIELD: Bloomfield Trader Joe's To Open Doors Jan. 15

The much-anticipated opening in Bloomfield Plaza is just a week away.

WEST BLOOMFIELD: Greater West Bloomfield Area Residents Can Earn Rewards for Recycling

Rizzo Services, the new trash hauler in West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor and Sylvan Lake, is offering a reward program for those in the township that recycle.

TROY: Troy Schools Receive Grant for Elementary School Program

The project is one of six to receive funding from Oakland County Arts, Culture & Film grants.

ROYAL OAK: Ethics Debate Continues in Royal Oak

Commissioners want more information on recent ethics investigation released to the public.

FERNDALE: Local Mail Order Homes (Some Assembly Required)

If you have lived in Royal Oak, Ferndale or Berkley, chances are your home (or that of a neighbor) might have been ordered from a catalog.

BIRMINGHAM: Junior League Looks to Stop Human Trafficking During 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.

CLAWSON: Clawson School Board Seeks New Member

Before his first board meeting, newly elected Brad Batur resigns, leaving an open seat.