TROY — On May 12, volunteers came to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Troy to prepare pastries for the church’s upcoming Opa! Fest in June.

TROY — The Troy Police Department is investigating a May 30 shooting that left a 9-year-old boy with serious injuries. 

CLAWSON — An 18-year-old Troy resident is dead following a shooting that occurred on May 22 at a residence near 14 Mile Road and Renshaw Avenue, and three people are now charged for their alleged roles in the death.

ROSEVILLE — City officials wearing hard hats broke ground on a splash pad at Rotary Park May 27.

FRASER — Fraser High School will be hosting one of the largest high school wrestling camps in the state on June 14 with an impressive lineup of coaches and leaders running the event.

ROYAL OAK/FERNDALE — Vibe Credit Union’s reopened Royal Oak and Ferndale branches offer more than updated spaces—they reflect a renewed commitment to the community.

NOVI — The Novi Fine Art Fair will take place June 20-22, promising a weekend filled with vibrant art, food and live entertainment.

BIRMINGHAM — In spite of all of the hustle and bustle and development, trees literally breathe life into our neighborhoods.

METRO DETROIT — Vibe Credit Union has more than 75,484 members and 14 branches located throughout southeastern Michigan. But for many, the Novi-based credit union is best known for the positive impact it has on its surrounding communities.

BIRMINGHAM — For three decades, the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition has remained steadfast in its mission to prevent youth substance use — adapting and evolving to meet new challenges with compassion, creativity, and courage.

OAK PARK — Oak Park Schools is proud to announce that Lessenger Early Childhood Center and Einstein Elementary have been named 2024–2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase Schools, a distinction awarded to campuses that exemplify a culture of strong relationships, academic excellence, and social-emotional learning. 

SOUTHFIELD — Data from the Detroit Regional Chamber shows there are more than 2 million adults aged 50 and over in the 11-county Detroit region, and for many mature adults there eventually comes the question of “What’s Next?”. 

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A splash of color can transform any yard or garden, and now is the time to plant bold annual flowers that thrive all season.

ST. CLAIR SHORES/AUBURN HILLS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Jeff Crank owns and operates one of the largest catering companies in the state, known as Crank’s Catering.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 29-June 1.

NOVI — Twice a year, the Motor City Comic Con, marketed as “Michigan’s largest and longest-running pop culture event,” takes over the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi and provides the opportunity for fans of all ages to be able to interact with their celebrity heroes.

NOVI — The sixth annual Novi BBQ Fest returned for its second run on Memorial Day weekend at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk.

NOVI — Wildcat Willy, the Novi High School mascot, received a dramatic face-lift from one of the school’s largest graduating classes — 576 students — during the school’s commencement ceremony May 18 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.

TROY — Kathryn Ahlbrand and Sandra Burgess were elected to serve a 3-year term on the Troy Nature Society’s (TNS) Board of Directors during its annual membership meeting, which fell on April 24 this year.

TROY — Seven students from Troy Public Schools were among the 158 who received top honors at Michigan History Day’s State Finals competition on April 19.