ROYAL OAK — People will have a special opportunity to experience downtown Royal Oak restaurant cuisine June 1-8 during the annual Restaurant Week.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Farmers Market will host the fourth annual Family Pride event, created to recognize and appreciate the LGBTQ+ community.

ROYAL OAK — There is a new superintendent of Royal Oak Schools and his name is John Tafelski.

ROYAL OAK — On May 19, the Royal Oak Master Plan 2050 was unanimously approved at the City Commission meeting.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees took the Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone a commercial property, and in the process revealed it could be part of a gas station chain’s move into Michigan.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Building steam upon last year’s fire, the Dakota High School winter drumline team has continued its run of percussive success with a world finals appearance to finish its 2025 season.

FRASER — At their council meeting on May 8, the Fraser City Council voted to approve a request by Sheetz to amend the rezoning conditions for lights originally set in the first agreement.

WARREN — The hopes of Clinton Township officials and residents were dashed May 21 after Macomb County College trustees unanimously rejected a request to support an alternate route for a power line project.

EASTPOINTE — Detectives with the Eastpointe Police Department are investigating a drive-by shooting that wounded a man.

MACOMB COUNTY — After several years in the making, the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce has a new name.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — One local man recognizes veterans through a beautiful display every year hoping to educate the public and help veterans feel recognized.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on May 5, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved restriping on Nine Mile Road in a 6-0 vote.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Junefest is coming back to St. Clair Shores from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 7.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Three people from Detroit are facing charges for attempted mail theft in Bloomfield Township.

FRANKLIN — The Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, will host an event titled “Discover International String Music” at 6 p.m. May 29.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham has welcomed a new luxury apartment complex downtown.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bowers Academy in Bloomfield Hills, the district’s alternative educational program, will look different next year.

BIRMINGHAM — Thanks to the funds from a $11.25 million parks and recreation bond over 70% of voters approved in 2020, the city of Birmingham has been able to focus on improving some of the community’s playgrounds. The city is currently in the process of developing plans for the playgrounds at Pumphouse Park and West Lincoln Well Park.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department will be hosting its annual Citizens Police Academy and will be inviting residents to apply later this summer.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence has announced the academic achievements of 37 graduating seniors who have received scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to continue their educations.