ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Ardmore Elementary Green Team, city officials and others celebrated receiving a DTE Energy Foundation tree-planting grant by planting trees.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s time to celebrate the holiday season by visiting the St. Clair Shores Tunnel of Lights that started on Dec. 2, and the Holiday Market on Dec. 10. 

WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone’s ceremonial swearing-in on Nov. 20 was a joyous, celebratory event where people gathered to support Warren’s new mayor.

WARREN — Newly elected Warren City Council members had their first council meeting Nov. 28 and voted in new officers.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield resident Steven Lawrence has been a decorated runner throughout his 32-year competitive running career, and he just added another notable achievement to his résumé.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Resident Ross Miller, a junior at Bloomfield Hills High School, was part of an “all-star” band at the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thanksgiving morning.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In 1972, a group known as the Walnut Lake Women’s Club erected a memorial for military veterans on a site located at 2075 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield.

METRO DETROIT — The holidays bring to mind memories of home and family, and for some local youth, that is what they need most.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A 5-2 vote left some Pine Lake Estates residents unfulfilled after the Board of Trustees’ decision to postpone approval of a new crosswalk Nov. 20.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are advising consumers to be aware that specific brands of applesauce containing cinnamon have been voluntarily recalled due to high levels of lead.

DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts is inviting senior groups to the museum for the popular Melodies at the Museum program.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Ten cats are currently at the Madison Heights Animal Shelter waiting to find their forever homes. With the holidays underway, officials also hope to see an uptick in charitable giving to the shelter, which relies on donations to take care of the animals there.

HAZEL PARK — A federal grant will provide the Hazel Park Community Coalition $625,000 during the next five years, with eligibility to seek another five years of funding totaling $1.25 million over 10 years, as the coalition works to reduce substance use among youth.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has chosen its replacement for the late Gary McGillivray, who long represented his hometown of Madison Heights along with Hazel Park and parts of Troy as the commissioner for District 3.

MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting Nov. 16, the new-look Madison Heights City Council reversed course on two lawsuits filed by marijuana companies.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new council has taken shape in Madison Heights following last month’s election, including a new member and some historic firsts for diversity in the city.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Frank Wojtal, 50, was a husband, a father and a member of his community. On Nov. 12, Frank was killed when he was hit by a car while crossing Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township.

DETROIT — For generations of metro Detroiters, shopping — especially around the holidays — meant a trip to Hudson’s.

METRO DETROIT — From concerts to plays and more, stages across the region will be brimming with holiday cheer this year.

MOUNT CLEMENS — It is not just you that is busy this time of year. The Anton Art Center is juggling two main events in December, hosting the solo exhibition debut of a Sterling Heights artist and the 45th annual Holiday Market.