BERKLEY — The Berkley Planning Commission last month gave a recommendation of approval for a multiple-family development across several properties in the city.

WARREN — In order to build a foundation, sometimes it takes a unique way of thinking to bring a team together. So while the snow fell on the state of Michigan a couple months after the 2022 cross-country season ended, instead of training indoors or taking a breather before track and field season, Cousino hit the ground running.

WARREN — Before even seeing them take the field, sometimes a coach just knows when he has a special group on his hands.

NOVI — The Motor City Comic Con will return this weekend for a fall show for the second year in a row, bringing many special treats to fans of pop culture and in particular to those who are into the horror genre.

WARREN — The alleged ringleader and breaking and entering suspect in several tri-county crimes was arraigned in the 37th District Court in Warren and charged with multiple felonies on Oct. 20.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Voters in the Lakeview Public Schools district passed a replacement operating millage proposal by a margin of 66.1% (2,518 votes) to 33.9% (1,293 votes) on Nov. 7.

WARREN — Two brothers were charged in the 37th District Court before Judge Michael Chupa on Oct. 31 for their alleged role in assaulting Warren police officers and disturbing the peace.

WARREN — On Oct. 25, Warren Fire Department cadets and new hires gathered in the atrium of Warren City Hall for the swearing in and promotions ceremony.

WARREN — The Warren Woods Public Schools Board of Education is losing a longtime member.

BIRMINGHAM — November is Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., and the Birmingham Museum is acknowledging it by spotlighting traditional Great Lakes tribal basketry.

METRO DETROIT — Women are having an increased presence in the business world, according to recent statistics. Troy’s Walsh College calculates that women are more prevalent than men this semester, with over 53% of the student body being women.

BIRMINGHAM — As construction continues, the Baldwin Public Library is on track with phase three of its three-phase renovation plan.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Protecting against cyber threats has never been more important, especially as people begin to head online to purchase holiday gifts.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The talent of Utica Ford II soccer was never in question going into the season, but when the Falcons jumped out to an early 2-5 start this season, it became a matter of the guys finding a way to work together.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is looking for the owner of a MoneyGram money order that was turned in to the department in mid-October.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The American Cancer Society will have its fourth annual Detroit Discovery Ball, which celebrates individuals touched by cancer and supports those working to find a cure, on Saturday, Nov. 11, at a new venue, the Fillmore Detroit.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 19, the St. Kieran Knights of Columbus Council 13983 presented the Shelby Township Fire Department with two dozen “Casey” teddy bears.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is looking for assistance from the public in identifying a person involved in a hit-and-run incident at the Palazzo Grande at approximately 8 p.m. Oct. 27.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Joel Morris, a firefighter/paramedic who served more than 20 years at the Shelby Township Fire Department and six years in the Utica Fire Department, who currently is a paramedic at Universal Macomb Ambulance Service, recently underwent open heart surgery.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Community Coalition has received a $10,000 grant from the local Meijer, which will fund programs benefiting students at schools across the city.