FERNDALE — The new superintendent of Ferndale Public Schools is ready and excited to get to work.

In the Eagle’s coverage area, voters in the Aug. 2 primary election will choose party representatives to run in the Nov. 8 general election for the gubernatorial race, as well as numerous races for U.S. Congress and the Michigan Legislature, a Bloomfield Township public safety tax proposal, and a non-homestead Bloomfield Hills Schools operating millage proposal.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Dance Mobility’s Adapted Ballroom Dance Competition — the first of its kind in the United States — will take place at Roeper Lower School in Bloomfield Hills July 16.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating after 16 motorbikes were reportedly stolen from a home in Bloomfield Township.

BIRMINGHAM — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Michigan’s Age-Friendly Action Plan lays out goals and objectives for supporting adults 50 and older.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — As of July 1, there’s a new chief in town.

BIRMINGHAM — In pursuit of a safer community for pedestrians, the city of Birmingham plans to install a pedestrian crosswalk at Woodward Avenue, connecting the south side of Brown Street to the south side of Forest Avenue.

BIRMINGHAM — Old homes in Birmingham are cherished by many for the unique character they bring to the city and its neighborhood.

GROSSE POINTES — In the Grosse Pointe Times’ coverage area, voters will decide during the Aug. 2 primary who will represent their party in the November general election in newly redrawn district boundaries for state, federal and county races.Wayne County voters are also being asked to weigh in on a jail millage renewal.

METRO DETROIT — When the power goes out due to summer storms or other year-round emergencies, a generator is a valuable investment to ensure the lights will stay on.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A leader on both sides of the field, Drew Hill was a vital part of the Grosse Pointe North varsity baseball team’s state finals run that earned it a runner-up finish in the Division I state championship tournament.

GROSSE POINTES — People enjoying outdoor activities and backyard barbecues aren’t the only ones who love summer. For crooks, the warm weather spells a prime time to steal valuables.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The National Park Service might bring to mind rustic, wild places like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but would you believe there’s also a connection to places like historical museums and automotive plants?

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTES — A future Frida Kahlo or Claude Monet could be showing their early work at the Detroit Institute of Arts right now.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A violent crash shattered an otherwise bustling and pleasant Saturday morning on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms.

FERNDALE — A Canton woman is in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle in Ferndale.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The 19th Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is set to come to West Bloomfield July 30-31.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County is home to more inland lakes and registered boats than anywhere else in the state. To ensure residents’ safety this summer, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is piloting a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes.

DETROIT — The city of Detroit is set to have its shining moment in the professional golf world once more as the Rocket Mortgage Classic will return for its fourth year at Detroit Golf Club. The 156-man field will compete July 28-31.

ROSEVILLE — Two major cross streets are closing in Roseville as a result of the ongoing Gratiot Avenue construction project.