TROY — A group known as the Troy 100 Women Who Care recently donated $3,800 to Troy Historic Village’s Indigenous Voices program.

TROY — At its meeting Aug. 12, the Troy Planning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary site plan for the Wesley Park project around Rochester Road and Shallowdale Drive.

TROY — After nearly 30 years as Troy’s community affairs director, Cindy Stewart has officially retired from the role.

TROY — Variety, a children’s charity, recently hosted its 11th annual SHINE Fashion Show fundraiser, featuring special needs children modeling eye-catching clothes.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Leprechauns season has come to an end. 2025 gave fans a Leprechauns playoff push, memorable fan events all season, and MLB Draft-caliber talent on the field.

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak has chosen Meg Trouba as its new economic development director. Trouba began her new role on Aug. 18. 

ROYAL OAK — Every September since 2016, Cornerstone Community Financial has hosted toy drives in honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.

ROYAL OAK —- Oakland County health officials announced recently that a sample from a mosquito pool in Royal Oak tested positive for the West Nile virus. 

ROYAL OAK — “Tuck Everlasting” the musical is making its way to Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theater, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, Sept. 12-28.

ROYAL OAK — The Star Dream Fountain in downtown Royal Oak has been going through some maintenance this summer. 

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Most people cannot say they have accomplished much before entering high school. Matthew Majchrzak Jr., incoming Dakota High School ninth grader, has plenty more than the average teen to boast about.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the wake of a personnel crisis at the Macomb Township Fire Department, the Board of Trustees has authorized a slate of employment-related measures to shore-up the roster of front-line first responders.

FRASER — The Fraser Historical Commission is celebrating the Baumgartner House’s 150th anniversary by going back to its roots and providing pioneer activities for all to enjoy. 

ROSEVILLE — A concrete crushing and recycling facility in Roseville is looking to renovate and expand.

ROSEVILLE — At press time, students were headed back to class Sept. 3 in Roseville Community Schools.

FERNDALE — The former site of the Kulick Community Center might be finding its way back to the city of Ferndale.

BIRMINGHAM/ BEVERLY HILLS — In 2008, Schools Offer Support was started after five women in a coffee shop came up with a way to bring together parents and students to support their high school community.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Society of Women Painters is presenting “Explorations” at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center until Sept. 18.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Village Players are kicking off their 103rd season with a classic musical that has touched audiences’ hearts for over 60 years: “Man of La Mancha.”

BEVERLY HILLS — Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home, located at 31111 Lahser Road in Beverly Hills, will be closing its doors Sept. 28. The closure follows a ruling that the center is no longer in compliance with Michigan Public Act 116.