There is a great deal of crossover between what is traditionally thought of as architecture and the art of constructing tombstones and mausoleums, according to Dale Carlson, of Berkley, an architectural historian.

ROYAL OAK — On March 23, the Royal Oak City Commission was presented with $3.3 million in grant funding from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments for traffic signal modernization. 

DETROIT/SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host its third Scholarship Gala on May 16 at the Department at Hudson’s, located at 1000 Nick Gilbert Way in Detroit.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Face Addiction Now will host its 18th annual Run Drugs Out of Town 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 27 at Macomb Community College’s Center Campus.

ROSEVILLE — The public is invited to a few events to celebrate Easter.

ROYAL OAK — Watch 15,000 marshmallows drop from the sky at the Oakland County Parks Great Marshmallow Drop starting at 10 a.m. April 3 at Worden Park in Royal Oak near Lexington Boulevard and Crooks Road.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo Greenfest will take place on April 11 and 12. 

STERLING HEIGHTS/MACOMB TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — A 17-year-old Macomb Township resident is facing adult criminal charges in connection with an alleged shooting in Sterling Heights.

WARREN — Just before students went on spring break March 30 through April 6, Warren Mott High School held “Strive for a Better Drive” in an effort to promote safe driving among the teenagers.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 27-29.

ROSEVILLE — Wearing the name “Roseville HS” in large letters on their uniforms, here are the Macomb Baseball Champions of 1929.

EASTPOINTE  — Under a proposed overhaul of the city’s animal control ordinance, Eastpointe animal control officers could soon have broader authority to protect pets, including breaking into vehicles to rescue animals in distress.

ROYAL OAK — Cub Scouts Pack 1604 held its yearly Pinewood Derby March 11 at Addams Elementary School in Royal Oak. 

TROY — For decades, Oakland County Youth Assistance has worked to support families and their children with community-focused programming that aims to reduce juvenile delinquency, as well as child neglect and abuse.

TROY — The “Greatest Hits” of the Detroit area were celebrated at The Detroit Shoppe at Somerset Collection during 313 Day, held March 13.

TROY — Young readers can explore Troy destinations through a new children’s book, “Adventures in Troy with Betty and Buddy Beaver.”

NOVI — The city of Novi is working to get to the “root of the problem” of food waste by implementing a pilot composting program.

NOVI — Novi Community School District Superintendent Ben Mainka’s annual State of the District address Feb. 25 shared the district’s high rankings throughout the state and across the country, as well as the things he said the district is doing within each category of the Novi Community School District’s strategic plan.

NOVI — The Novi City Council discussed options for the future of the Novi Ice Arena March 23 and is considering selling the facility to Suburban Arena Management, which currently manages the facility for the city.

SOUTHFIELD — Sarah Abazi, 18, a senior at Southfield Christian High School, was selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a highly selective academic honor.