ROYAL OAK — Students from Royal Oak Schools are currently showcasing their art on the walls of the Royal Oak Public Library for the third annual Royal Oak Schools Art Show. 

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — A Cranbrook alumnus gave a $15 million lead gift to the Cranbrook Educational Community — one of the largest gifts in recent history.

ROSEVILLE/GROSSE POINTES/ST. CLAIR SHORES — When Nichole Shier launched Neighborhood Masonry Specialists in April 2014, she wanted more than a successful company. As a single mother, she set out to build a lasting family business grounded in craftsmanship, personal service and something she could one day pass down to the next generation.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At Shelby Orthodontics, Dr. Kathy Elias has built a practice around something many patients want but do not always find: clear guidance, personalized care and treatment options that make sense for their lives.

METRO DETROIT — For many, the journey to becoming an attorney is a singular pursuit of academic rigor. For Kimberly Browning, the founder of Great Lakes Family Probate and Estates, it was a masterclass in multitasking that would eventually define the compassionate culture of her woman-owned firm.

GROSE POINTE — A robust spinal decompression practice is what sets Grosse Pointe Spine Center apart from other chiropractic clinics in the area.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Remembering Sorrento’s ‘S.S. Pizza Boat’ on Lake St. Clair. 

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 1-3.

CLAWSON — The 28th annual Down on Main Street charity car show, hosted by the Clawson Lions Club, will take place Aug. 8. 

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods is inviting residents to learn more about sustainability this Sunday.

SOUTHFIELD — Taron Smith, 13, has voluntarily gone missing after returning home, according to the Southfield Police Department.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Ride 2 End Suicide community bike ride will return for its 11th year on May 16 at Stony Creek Metropark. 

NOVI — On the southeast corner of the intersection of Novi Road and Grand River Avenue stands the “old bank building.” The name makes some locals chuckle, as the building, although intended to be a bank, has been used for everything but a bank. 

NOVI — The Novi Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the annual Community Impact Day May 13 for the first time. 

SOUTHFIELD — St. Anne’s Mead was bustling with activity on April 16 in celebration of the first Spirit of Carrie Proctor Awards and the facility’s 60th anniversary.

SOUTHFIELD — Over 200 original works by students and alumni from the Lawrence Technological University College of Architecture and Design will be presented at the fifth annual ShowLTU showcase.

SOUTHFIELD — The Road Commission for Oakland County, Genesee County Road Commission and the Operating Engineers 324 joined forces on April 22 to call attention to National Work Zone Awareness Week.

NOVI — There is something for everyone and then some at the Motor City Comic Con.

NOVI — Novi Mayor Justin Fischer reflected on the story of Novi during his annual State of the City address April 17.