MOUNT CLEMENS — Closing a major street and parking lot for a summer-long construction project may seem like a death knell to local businesses, but the reality appears to be different.

DETROIT — Detroit’s reputation as a place where musical excellence is nurtured and celebrated will be on display over Labor Day weekend when the Detroit Jazz Festival returns for its 46th year.

ROYAL OAK — Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank recently announced the musical lineup for the Aug. 29-Sept. 1 festival.

HAZEL PARK — Green Acres Park will once again host the Hazel Park Arts Fair, this year with more than 90 artists on-site. The fair will also feature the “Clazel Park Pottery Showdown” — a show within a show starring the Clawson Clay Guild.

HAZEL PARK — Two men face felony charges after using a truck to smash through the wall of a marijuana processing center in Hazel Park, leading police on a chase through Detroit where they were captured.

HAZEL PARK — When Charles Lisée helped launch the Hazel Park Community Garden in 2012, the intent was to turn urban gardening into a communal experience, where residents could enjoy creating fresh food together.

HAZEL PARK — The race for mayor of Hazel Park will be a contested one this fall.

SOUTHFIELD — Business owners and entrepreneurs really need to be “in touch” with who their target audience is to achieve revenue and profit goals. That’s what sets InTouch Marketing Service apart. 

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For many veterans, single parents and families living paycheck to paycheck, even small setbacks can lead to major hardships.

BIRMINGHAM — Preparing a college application can be a stressful, confusing and time-consuming process for both parents and students. 

BERKLEY — The National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW | MI) was created to help improve the lives of women, children, and families.

WARREN — A woman is facing charges related to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Aug. 10.

WARREN — Throughout her career in education, Elizabeth Jensen has worked in various capacities including classroom teacher, Title I specialist, principal, curriculum director, and director of academic services.

ROYAL OAK — Wild Birds Unlimited is a welcoming hub where bird enthusiasts share knowledge, stock up on fresh bird-feeding products and come together to protect local birds. 

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Trip planning can feel overwhelming, from navigating too many booking sites to having no clear way to know if the price is truly a good deal. That’s where Jeffrey Leonardi comes in.

WARREN — In a world where weight loss surgery often takes center stage, two Warren men are proving that discipline, structure, and expert medical guidance can lead to equally life-changing results — without going under the knife.

BIRMINGHAM — Whether you’re buying or selling, moving can be a stressful time. But it doesn’t have to be.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Back pain can be a debilitating chronic condition that robs people of the ability to work or engage in daily activities, and it can be tough to treat. 

METRO DETROIT — If you make it out to the Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 16 in Oakland County, you might spot Sami Abu-Soud in his 1997 Reliant Robin.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Aug. 15-17.