GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City’s Urban Forestry Commission continues to spread its roots.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — On a typical Sunday, one might spend time in the basement searching for something, cleaning or putting things away.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Severe flooding and basement backups from a record-breaking rainstorm in June 2021 resulted in billing confusion for the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority, which serves the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A new eatery is coming soon to the site of the former Marais restaurant at 17051 Kercheval Ave. in The Village.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Members of the Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department will be safer on the job thanks to a donation from the relatively new nonprofit Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Foundation.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The gaping hole in the side of the Grosse Pointe Farms branch of the U.S. Postal Service has gotten bigger.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — In an emergency, every minute can make the difference between life and death.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood junior Solomon Kwartowitz was prepared for whatever the national talents had to throw at him.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It’s been six years since Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood boys swim and dive won a state title.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School recently released an apology in regard to Palestinian American attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf’s speech during a diversity assembly for all BHHS students.

FRANKLIN — The Franklin Public Library is calling all plant enthusiasts to participate in its first plant and seed swap April 22.

ROYAL OAK — A woman who fled from police and whose encounter led to police gunfire pleaded guilty to multiple charges last month.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The 2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art will open April 9, showcasing a culmination of two years of studio work from 68 students who are anticipating graduating in May. ArtMembers are invited to a preview day, Saturday, April 8.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man with a long list of felonies is once again in trouble with the law — this time in Bloomfield Township, police said.

BIRMINGHAM — Jana Ecker has been unanimously selected by the Birmingham City Commission as the next Birmingham city manager.

BIRMINGHAM — Over 25 businesses will be participating in this year’s Spring Stroll event in downtown Birmingham. Adults and children alike are invited to the Spring Stroll on Saturday, April 15.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Lighting soon will be coming to Pleasant Ridge’s dog park.

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — The 44th District Court will have a new judge taking on the robe and gavel later this month.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Macomb County Historical Society and the Crocker House Museum will be hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year — the Yvonne Leslie Pottery Luncheon — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 15 at Shelby Gardens Banquets & Events, 50265 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township is asking residents for their input through a survey to help plan the township’s updates to its master plan and its annual top priorities.