SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is in mourning after the passing of a longtime City Council member.

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council’s first pick for a city manager withdrew his application.

TROY — Halloween came early to Troy Historic Village.

TROY — Two suspects connected to a break-in at the Bootleg Liquor Store, located at 4973 Livernois in Troy, were arrested by Troy police Oct. 12.

TROY — Troy police recently arrested a suspect in connection with a bank robbery at the Fifth Third Bank in Troy.

TROY — Ryan Wang, a student at Troy High, is one of two Michigan high school seniors honored as a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

MIDLAND — The Troy High boys tennis team hoisted the 2025 MHSAA Division 1 state title trophy Oct. 18. It was the first time they had done so in four years.

ROCHESTER — Voters in the city of Rochester will weigh in Nov. 4 on a ballot proposal to remove language from the City Charter regarding primary elections.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Members of the Rochester Hills Fire Department were recently recognized for their bravery, leadership and commitment to public safety throughout the past year.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A millage renewal focused on the Rochester-Avon Recreation Authority will be voted on by Rochester Hills residents Nov. 4.

TROY — Six students from Troy High have launched a nonprofit called Project Synara with the goal of educating the public about epilepsy. 

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The fate of the shuttered Jo-Ann fabric and craft store at 18850 Mack Ave. is no longer a question mark.

FERNDALE — Ferndale Public Schools was recently awarded state funding for three electric buses.

METRO DETROIT — As they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.

BERKLEY — A potential threat of violence led to an investigation by local police that eventually cleared any involvement at schools in Berkley.

BERKLEY — After extinguishing a fire at an office building last week, the Berkley Public Safety Department is reminding people to use caution with lithium-ion battery chargers.

FERNDALE — A longtime Ferndale business will be turning into a food hall next year. Treat Dreams, located at 22965 Woodward Ave., will be allowing more small food shops to open up under its roof through its transition into a food hall.

CLAWSON — The Clawson Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan application for 860 Badder Ave., off Rochester Road north of 14 Mile Road, for the applicant to use the vacant building for a primary caregiver cannabis facility. 

ROYAL OAK — A resolution to initiate a Safe Routes to School infrastructure program was unanimously approved by the Royal Oak City Commission Oct. 13. 

ROYAL OAK — The Orson Starr House, a historic landmark in the city of Royal Oak, celebrated 180 years on Oct. 19 with a special birthday party.