ROYAL OAK — After a successful first year, the Royal Oak Taco Fest is looking to have an even bigger second.

CLAWSON/HUNTINGTON WOODS — Local cities will be throwing their annual Fourth of July celebrations in the lead up to, and on, the national holiday.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council gave its approval for a special land use for a coffee shop to take over the home of a former Subway.

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley’s Pride Block Party will be making its return to the downtown this weekend.

ROYAL OAK/MADISON HEIGHTS — Road construction on Interstate 75 and its northbound service drive has led to more drivers cutting through the neighborhood north of Lincoln Avenue and south of 11 Mile Road, as they try to reach John R and 11 Mile roads. This has led to more traffic violations in the area, from speeding to running stop signs.

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats will be making its big return later this year, and along with it, some bigger changes.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission recently approved the city budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

BERKLEY — More than 100 artists will take over the downtown for the 21st annual Berkley Art Bash.

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved a contract for the construction of the Woodward Avenue cycle track, and work is expected to begin soon.

CLAWSON — For the first time, the Clawson Police Department will be led by a woman.

FERNDALE — The colorful representation of the LGBTQ+ community has come back to the downtown with the return of Ferndale Pride.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Clawson and Pleasant Ridge are two of the cities involved in this year’s Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program.

CLAWSON — Next year, Clawson Public Schools will be welcoming four new furry friends to the district.

FERNDALE — The next Ferndale Pride will be the largest one yet. The 13th annual Ferndale Pride festival will be held on Saturday, June 3, in the city’s downtown.

FERNDALE/ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON/BERKLEY — Many communities around Oakland County will be hosting Memorial Day parades and ceremonies to honor and remember veterans.