HAZEL PARK — Each year, the Hazel Park District Library has an array of programs that help cement its reputation as a community hub. One of its most popular is Crafts with Santa, where the man in red takes time out of his busy schedule to visit children at the library.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Have an old phone you no longer need? It could save a life.

HAZEL PARK — When police officers and firefighters go to work, they don’t know if they will return safely at the end of their shift. The Project Blue Light ceremony held in Hazel Park each year is a solemn reminder of this, paying tribute to those who gave their lives serving others.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council unanimously approved the return of the Memorial Day Parade for 2023, something that has been absent from the city since 2019.

WARREN — The holidays are here, and this is the season for giving.  Organizers said that is what the “Shop with a Hero” and “Shop with a Warthog” events are all about.

WARREN — Warren firefighters were called to assist four people who were stuck in the elevator at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital on Dec. 1.   “No one was hurt or needed medical attention,” said Warren Fire Commissioner Skip McAdams.

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is looking for candidates to fill a vacancy on the five-member City Council.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Let it snow, let it snow let it snow! Holiday events are coming to St. Clair Shores.

WARREN — De La Salle Collegiate is on top for the second straight year in Division 2 football.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A controversial development proposal was resolved at a West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting Nov. 21.

METRO DETROIT — Having worked in the field of child welfare for several years, Livonia resident Jennifer Stevens was aware that there are thousands of children in Michigan who don’t have a place to call home.

ORCHARD LAKE — After taking up the sport in fifth grade, football became a huge part of life for Orchard Lake St. Mary’s graduate and Royal Oak resident Sean Clouse.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After failing to qualify for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I State Finals in 2021, West Bloomfield swim made its mark this season Nov. 19 at Oakland University.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — What could turn out to be a long-standing tradition is set to begin at Orchard Mall Dec. 10.

METRO DETROIT — The NHL had the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken. Now, the Motor City Rockers (9-3) have established themselves as a successful expansion team in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its change to the township’s list of named paid holidays, recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day on the second Monday in October.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a place full of activity. Whether it’s operations at the airfield or life at the barracks or homes, there is rarely a dull moment at the more than 100-year-old facility.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Over at Grosse Pointe Theatre headquarters in Grosse Pointe City, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The forthcoming departure of Grosse Pointe Shores Finance Director/Treasurer Candice Giles — who will leave Dec. 7 to take a new job — has Shores officials searching for her replacement.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For the first time in decades, two Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department veterans won’t have to worry about getting a call to come in at the last minute during the holidays to handle an emergency.