OAKLAND COUNTY — Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design announced on Dec. 17 that they will host their 15th annual Charity Recliner Promotion to help make a difference in the lives of afflicted individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

METRO DETROIT — On Dec. 14, The Rocket Giving Fund announced that the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic raised $1.61 million to support local Detroit nonprofits.

TROY — Disability Network Eastern Michigan, based in Troy, distributed 50 free laptops Dec. 4 to preselected individuals with disabilities who have digital divide barriers.

FRASER — The Fraser Public Library is going to start the new year with some brand-new programs to engage patrons and highlight some fun and enlightening books.

TROY — A local nonprofit recently gathered community members together for some holiday-themed fun to raise money to help those in need.

TROY — The city of Troy will move forward with renovations to its City Council chambers after permission to use Community Development Block Grant funds to upgrade a local property to be an inclusive park were denied.

METRO DETROIT — December may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the Christmas season provides ample opportunities for scammers to try to take advantage of someone’s generosity or tight schedule to swindle them out of money.

DETROIT — During its December meeting, the Regional Transit Authority’s board of directors began discussions regarding a plan to transfer the QLINE and its assets under the management umbrella of the RTA.

BIRMINGHAM — At the end of 2023, the Michigan Lion Dance Team and the Detroit Ballet Renaissance group, Ballet Edge Detroit, held a unique cross-cultural celebration in downtown Birmingham.

DETROIT — The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy will kick off its fourth annual Winter at Valade celebration starting Friday, Jan. 5.

METRO DETROIT — A pair of bills were approved by the Michigan legislature and signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer that increase vandalism done to houses of worship as more serious crimes than other acts of destruction of property.

DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts announced its 15th Annual Community Group Art Exhibition, showcasing artwork from human service organization participants across southeastern Michigan.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Troy man has been arrested after a bullet shattered a Jeep window in a traffic incident Dec. 9.

DETROIT — The Catholic Foundation of Michigan will host its annual awards breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

PONTIAC — The City of Pontiac and Oakland County Parks announced on Dec. 7 the opening of the new fishing pier at Pontiac Oaks Park, formally known as Hawthorne Park