TROY — The Troy Chamber of Commerce celebrated its most prolific members from the past year with its Business Excellence Awards Ceremony March 7.

TROY — One Troy teacher flew high and went on an out-of-this-world trip to benefit her students.

TROY — The legally required update to Troy’s master plan has been delayed, and the proposed plan was returned to the city’s Planning Commission for further input and discussion.

ROYAL OAK — “Masks for Meals” was the primary topic of Connor Kalkanis’ speech that won him first place at the Royal Oak Optimist Club Oratorical Contest on March 13 at the Metro Detroit Youth Club.

CLAWSON — Clawson middle and high school students jumped into their second year of the Polar Plunge fundraising event for Special Olympics Feb. 29.

ROYAL OAK — Vinsetta Boulevard, a street with a dense history, is lined with historic homes and a few significant bridges.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak War Memorial will be getting an addition to honor those who lost their lives due to toxic exposure to chemicals or hazardous substances during their military service.

BERKLEY — A 19-year-old Detroit man was arrested in connection to a drag racing incident at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, near Woodward Avenue and 12 Mile Road.

FERNDALE — Projects relating to pipe and sewer work in Ferndale were approved by the City Council at its last meeting. At its March 11 meeting, the council approved a cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation project and a sewer cleaning and televising project in Ferndale.

METRO DETROIT — As winter comes to a close, outdoor spaces are open, and people are starting to enjoy the warmer weather. Decorating a home to fit the personality of the occupant is a common practice, and outdoor spaces are just as important.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The biggest fundraiser in Huntington Woods will make its return to the city next month.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge officially has sworn in its new chief of police. At a March 12 City Commission meeting, Robert Ried took his oath of office to become the newest police chief of Pleasant Ridge. He succeeds Kevin Nowak, who retired last October.

FERNDALE — A new superintendent has been selected for Ferndale Public Schools. The Ferndale Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously for Camille Hibbler to become the superintendent at its March 5 meeting. She succeeds Bobbie Hayes Goodrum, who resigned from the position at the end of last year.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Main Street Grosse Pointe is hoping to ace April by introducing a new event aimed at families and people of all ages.

METRO DETROIT — Jumping into a pool or lake for a swim isn’t only fun, it offers many health benefits and is great for people of all ages.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — A relatively new nonprofit is hoping to bring license plate readers and surveillance cameras to the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods as a way to reduce and deter crime.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — There are some images you just can’t shake out of your head, and for Grosse Pointe South girls hockey, that was neighborhood rival Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett celebrating its state championship win over South last season.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores residents might have noticed a couple of new faces in uniform around town in recent weeks.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Additional work needs to be done before a Neff Road project can be completed in Grosse Pointe City.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/DETROIT — A plea deal is likely in the case of Edmond Doheny, the Grosse Pointe Woods man accused of murdering his younger brother, Dennis Doheny, in the early morning hours of Oct. 6.