ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Fire Department found themselves extinguishing back-to-back blazes this month.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Like arts and crafts? Love cats and dogs? An upcoming event will cater to your creative side while helping raise much-needed dollars for animal shelters in Madison Heights and Hazel Park.

HAZEL PARK — The library in Hazel Park plans to install soundproof office pods that will be perfect for private talks, studies, projects, podcasting, or even practicing a musical instrument.

HAZEL PARK — When Hazel Park Youth Assistance formed 70 years ago, it was the first of its kind in Oakland County. Now, there is a Youth Assistance group in every district — a sign that its model is working.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The new Active Adult Center has opened to the public, the final piece of the puzzle in the biggest capital improvement project in the history of Madison Heights.

HAZEL PARK — Teams are now forming at the library in Hazel Park for a new event this fall: the Battle of the Books.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is among nearly a dozen communities that have been awarded park grants through Oakland County. City officials say the Madison Heights grant will pay for a “vibrant” new basketball court at one of the most prominent parks in town.

MADISON HEIGHTS — At this year’s Trail Tunes, more than a dozen bands will line the loop at Civic Center Park.

HAZEL PARK — Mere weeks after tying the knot, Melissa Albers and her new husband, Micah, were clearing storm debris from their Hazel Park home when a branch slid the wrong way off the roof and struck her in a near-fatal blow.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Officials cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Fire Station No. 2 in Madison Heights Aug. 21.

METRO DETROIT — Motor City Pawn Brokers employees are getting ready to host one of their favorite events of the year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A biweekly program has begun at the Madison Heights Public Library, offering expert advice about managing one’s wealth.

HAZEL PARK — At the end of the month, Hazel Park Public Schools will usher in the new school year at its Hometown Huddle, featuring the first home football game of the season.

HAZEL PARK — Now in its 11th year, the Hazel Park Art Fair will once again bring together talent both established and upcoming. New this year is a partnership with the Clawson Clay Guild, whose potters will teach their craft, get audience members involved, and compete with each other in different categories.

HAZEL PARK — A local pawn shop was broken into and its guns stolen by a group of men. Police believe they have captured two of the suspects, but the other two suspects are still at large, and there may be connections between them and other burglaries in the area.