BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham is encouraging residents to build rain gardens in their yards. To make the process more accessible to the public, the city put together a step-by-step guide to building a rain garden at home.

SOUTHFIELD — The 46th Judicial District Court will conduct an amnesty program through May 1.

FERNDALE — Looking for more outings that fit their schedule, two women have created a new early evening clubbing event: Cinderellas on the Dance Floor.

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson is looking to fill a vacancy on the City Council following the leave of Heather Rinkevich in March. 

MADISON HEIGHTS — On Aug. 4, voters in Madison Heights will decide whether to approve a road millage — a tax that will cost the average homeowner about $126 each year for the next 10 years.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Officials are praising the cross-agency teamwork that led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with armed robberies at two Madison Heights businesses. The suspect is Derrick Hughes, 57, of Detroit.

ROSEVILLE — One person died in a two-vehicle crash at approximately 9:30 p.m. April 9 on southbound Groesbeck Highway, just south of Martin Road, that Roseville police suspect involved a drunken driver.

METRO DETROIT — Now that the snow has melted from yards, it is the time of year when homeowners start working toward a thriving garden and landscape.

ROYAL OAK — Michigan has been a part of KISStory for 50-plus years.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography has been charged with 12 felonies, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The stage is set for “Music on the Lake” this summer with a wide variety of bands scheduled for residents to listen and dance to. 

WARREN — Four juveniles are facing charges after a police pursuit ended on Macomb Community College’s campus in Warren.

SOUTHFIELD — As more parents look for alternatives in education, many are searching for a place where academic fundamentals matter—and where faith and character are part of everyday learning.

NOVI — The Goddard School of Novi – Grand River has more than doubled its space to 26,000 square feet, adding eight new classrooms for a total of 17 and increasing its student capacity from about 140 to more than 280 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

TROY — The focus for youth and adult athletes at Monarch Sports Academy in Troy is about skill development, building strength and flexibility, and valuing the benefits of exercise. Perhaps that is why it is one of the fastest-growing sports facilities of its kind in the area.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Elizabeth Vincent understands that life can throw you a curveball. As the owner of an estate, probate, and elder law firm Vincent Law Office, PLLC, in Sterling Heights, she has been through a stressful injury and understands the challenges families face when planning their estate.

TROY — If the heat goes out on a freezing night or the A/C quits during the sweltering summer months, homeowners don’t want guesswork. They want someone to answer the phone, show up promptly and clearly explain all their options. 

MADISON HEIGHTS — As lead pastor of Gospel Life Church, Pastor Jeff Swanson wants people to know it is a place where they can feel welcomed and renewed. 

ROCHESTER — Rochester-area residents can safely dispose of sensitive documents, old mail or other paper items while supporting a vital local nonprofit at her Shred Event, taking place from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Real Estate One office, 1002 N. Main St. in Rochester. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — With comments ranging from “outrageous” to “well deserved,” city officials April 7 approved a $25,000 pay hike for the city’s top administrator.