ROYAL OAK — Communications is a subject that Royal Oak High School thrives in, considering the past two years of students being nominated for the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Broadcast Awards.

ROYAL OAK — Some big changes are being made at the Detroit Zoo to align with the rebranding that took place in 2024, including a revamp of the Zoofari Market involving a coffee shop at the front of the zoo.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Public Arts Commission will open its first exhibition of 2025 with an opening reception at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 in the main lobby of Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road.

ROCHESTER — Rochester Christian University is introducing a need-based Tuition-Free Scholarship available to students starting in fall 2025.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Efforts to keep the city of Rochester Hills’ green spaces free of invasive species just got a boost.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Those impacted by the tragic shooting at the Brookland Splash Pad can now find support and come together to heal thanks to a new resiliency center.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An over 150-year-old historic barn has been saved from demolition in Oakland Township.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City’s auditors again gave the municipality a clean bill of financial health.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Although the income levels of most Grosse Pointe Shores residents put them far from being classified as poor, if any residents were to fall on exceptionally hard times, they might be able to qualify for a poverty exemption from their property taxes.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City has joined its neighbor, Grosse Pointe Park, in approving the purchase and installation of license plate readers in the municipality.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Given that the city’s in-house ambulance and emergency medical service is a major point of pride, the newest member of the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department should be an ideal fit, given his medical background.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Britain’s current royal family might appear to be full of drama, but their issues seem trivial compared to those of the family of King Henry II of England.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A Grosse Pointe Woods businessman and inventor is in the running for a chance to be named an Entrepreneur of Impact by the national NAACP.

BERKLEY — A vehicle pursuit in Berkley ended with an SUV crashing into a home.

FERNDALE — After more than a decade in operation, the owners of Public House have announced the restaurant will be closing.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale officially has put forth a millage restoration proposal for residents to consider in May.

OAKLAND COUNTY — January 19-25 marked National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week, a field that dates back to the Civil War, when nurses provided anesthesia to soldiers on the battlefield.

SOUTHFIELD — Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design, in collaboration with the nonprofits Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit, Habitat Oakland ReStore and Humble Design Detroit, will host the second annual “Michigan’s Largest Housewarming Party” furniture drive event.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The old Annie Lathrup school building, located at 27700 Southfield Road, which is owned by the Surnow Company, has become the talk of the town.

CLAWSON — As the second anniversary of Alexandria Verner’s tragic death approaches, the Clawson community will be holding a memorial to honor and remember her.