STERLING HEIGHTS — For nearly 100 years, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen has fed the hungry in Detroit. It’s challenging work, strained by cost increases due to inflation, supply chain issues, uncertain federal funding and growing demand as more people need help. Last year, its pantry provided 3.4 million pounds of food — a 24% increase from 2023.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — According to a press release sent by the Macomb County Department of Roads, bridge replacement work is planned for South River Road in Harrison Township, over the channel to Lake St. Clair.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Officials have a plan to expand the township’s park space, but will they get the grant funding needed to make it happen?

MOUNT CLEMENS — As the saying goes, the 20th time’s the charm. On March 17, the Mount Clemens City Commission unanimously supported a grant application to replace the Crocker Boulevard bridge spanning the Clinton River.

MACOMB COUNTY — As the temperatures rise, local fishing stores prepare for the new season by stocking up and hoping for good weather.

MOUNT CLEMENS — At the Mount Clemens Wastewater Treatment Plant, sewage dumping has long been handled in a laborious and outdated way. But as of mid-March, its management has been mechanized.

WARREN — The Warren Community Center auditorium was bustling on March 25 as many in attendance at the City Council meeting waited to comment on the future of marijuana dispensaries in the city. The Warren City Council passed a resolution to change its marijuana ordinance with a 5-2 vote.

MOUNT CLEMENS — It has been a long time coming, but now it is here. Beginning the week of March 24, work on Mount Clemens’ Downtown Revitalization Project is underway.

HAZEL PARK — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) is one of two representatives recently named “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Municipal League during its 2025 Capital Conference, also known as CapCon.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Those interested in giving a cat a home — or temporarily fostering one while it awaits adoption — are invited to the second annual Kitten Shower.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Two teachers in the Lamphere Public Schools are among the recipients of this year’s prestigious Oakland County Teacher of the Year awards.

MADISON HEIGHTS — During her State of the Cities Address at Boozy’s Bar & Grill March 14, Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein opened with the theme “Loving Our Businesses.”

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park hosted this year’s State of the Cities address at Boozy’s Bar & Grill March 14. Sponsored by the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce, the event featured speeches by the mayors of both cities.

METRO DETROIT — Hospice of Michigan is looking for compassionate volunteers in Macomb and Oakland counties to create “Memory Bears” to comfort bereaved family members coping with the loss of a loved one.

MILFORD — The Professional Disc Golf Association has announced that the 2026 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships will be held at Kensington Metropark Aug. 26-30, 2026.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 9:35 a.m. Feb. 13, dispatch from the West Bloomfield Police Department received multiple calls about vehicles that had been broken into overnight.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter addressed nearly 650 people at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield March 19, where  he acknowledged the accomplishments of the county and programs to move residents and businesses forward.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although some residents of Bloomfield On The Green were recently able to return home after a fire started at the apartment complex March 17, others remain displaced.

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METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 27-30.