ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — Community members are invited to remember the fallen on Memorial Day. 

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 22-25.

WALLED LAKE — A local theater company will be honoring veterans this Memorial Day weekend with a theatrical presentation that highlights some of the challenges faced by veterans after they return from the service, and the suffering that some endure in terms of physical and mental health.

NOVI — The sound and smell of summer will soon embrace the city of Novi as multiple tribute bands and barbecue food trucks are set to converge upon Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk this Memorial Day weekend for the third annual BBQ Fest.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield’s landscape is dotted with more than 30 pieces of public art, and it’s a feature the city is proud to display, according to Mayor Ken Siver and the Southfield Public Arts Commission.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Organized by Life of God Outreach Sons Ministry, or Logos Church, in partnership with the Lathrup Village Downtown Development Authority, residents of Lathrup Village came together May 16 for a day of community giving.

TROY — In the top right corner of this photo, looking east into Troy, is the intersection of Long Lake and Beach roads. The top right corner shows the mausoleum of White Chapel Cemetery (c. 1955). 

TROY — The Troy City Council recently approved a series of text and map amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance regarding neighborhood nodes. The “nodes” determine what kinds of developments are allowed in each district, such as office space, commercial and residential. 

TROY — The city of Troy celebrated the grand opening of its full-size cricket field at Boulan Park May 14, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community cricket clinic. 

TROY — On Aug. 4, voters will consider a proposal that aims to support schools throughout Oakland County.

NOVI — A sixth grade student at Novi Meadows has created an app to detect and prevent gum disease.

TROY — At the State of the City event May 6, officials highlighted progress in Troy.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — This year’s Memorial Day celebration will honor the fallen veterans of the Rochester area with events in Rochester and Rochester Hills.

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department will host its annual open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6, a free event featuring tours, demonstrations and a number of other attractions.

METRO DETROIT — As spring planting season ramps up across the state, gardening experts say starting a home vegetable garden doesn’t require a large backyard or years of experience.

METRO DETROIT — There’s a spot in Ferndale, near the train tracks that cross Nine Mile and Hilton roads, where car buffs and motorcycle enthusiasts gather every Sunday year-round.

GROSSE POINTE PARK/DETROIT — A Grosse Pointe Park man is facing disturbing charges that could land him in prison for the rest of his life.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — With an audience that included peers, residents, city officials and friends, officers from the Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department were honored publicly during a Feb. 2 Park City Council meeting.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — An expanded Park Farmers Market will bring fresh food and family fun to the city’s Kercheval Avenue business district this summer.