MOUNT CLEMENS — Following months of complaints about nonresidents parking along residential streets, the Mount Clemens City Commission voted on June 2 to move forward with an amendment that would allow for stricter parking restrictions.

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — In a dimly lit gymnasium inside Francis A. Higgins Elementary School on May 30, fifth grade students fueled by orange juice and sugar cookies celebrated the end of their school year in only the most exciting way possible: simulating the real estate market.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After a long, hot night in council chambers at the Robert J. Cannon Civic Center, Clinton Township trustees voted to deny a power line project along 19 Mile Road on June 2.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local man is in custody after allegedly pointing a handgun at people near his home and barricading himself there, prompting police to call in a SWAT team.

HAZEL PARK — An 18-year minimum prison sentence has been handed down in the case of a Rochester woman who formed a crush on a man she saw at the gym and stalked his girlfriend, pistol-whipping her outside a home in Hazel Park.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The proposed budget for the new fiscal year has been adopted, without changes, by the Madison Heights City Council. While the overall operating millage will not increase, water and sewer rates will see an increase due to rising commodity costs.

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Public Schools Board of Education decided last month to reinstate its superintendent, Amy Kruppe, after 100-plus days of non-disciplinary paid leave. Since then, Beverly Hinton, the board president and its spokesperson, has raised concerns about the district’s finances.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer-involved shooting that occurred June 3 left a 41-year-old man dead.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of June 6-8.

TROY — On May 12, volunteers came to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Troy to prepare pastries for the church’s upcoming Opa! Fest in June.

TROY — The Troy Police Department is investigating a May 30 shooting that left a 9-year-old boy with serious injuries. 

CLAWSON — An 18-year-old Troy resident is dead following a shooting that occurred on May 22 at a residence near 14 Mile Road and Renshaw Avenue, and three people are now charged for their alleged roles in the death.

ROSEVILLE — City officials wearing hard hats broke ground on a splash pad at Rotary Park May 27.

FRASER — Fraser High School will be hosting one of the largest high school wrestling camps in the state on June 14 with an impressive lineup of coaches and leaders running the event.

ROYAL OAK/FERNDALE — Vibe Credit Union’s reopened Royal Oak and Ferndale branches offer more than updated spaces—they reflect a renewed commitment to the community.

NOVI — The Novi Fine Art Fair will take place June 20-22, promising a weekend filled with vibrant art, food and live entertainment.

BIRMINGHAM — In spite of all of the hustle and bustle and development, trees literally breathe life into our neighborhoods.

METRO DETROIT — Vibe Credit Union has more than 75,484 members and 14 branches located throughout southeastern Michigan. But for many, the Novi-based credit union is best known for the positive impact it has on its surrounding communities.

BIRMINGHAM — For three decades, the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition has remained steadfast in its mission to prevent youth substance use — adapting and evolving to meet new challenges with compassion, creativity, and courage.

OAK PARK — Oak Park Schools is proud to announce that Lessenger Early Childhood Center and Einstein Elementary have been named 2024–2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase Schools, a distinction awarded to campuses that exemplify a culture of strong relationships, academic excellence, and social-emotional learning.