WEST BLOOMFIELD/WASHINGTON, D.C. — This past September, West Bloomfield resident Jay Kalisky was one of approximately 550 people from across the United States to travel to Washington, D.C., as part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Leadership Summit and Lobby Day Sept. 11-14.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A local champion is making her mark in the Premier Hockey League, but also reclaiming the love for a sport her life has revolved around since she was young.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS —  As residents came out to the polls Nov. 8 on Election Day, one of their civic duties was to vote in local school board elections. In those races, it was the incumbents who garnered enough votes to be reelected to their Board of Education seats.

NOVI — The 17th annual Novi Pet Expo, presented by Pet Supplies Plus, will be held Nov. 11-13 at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The community is invited to kick off the holidays in Rochester Hills with the annual Light the Village event.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is hoping that the public may have information to help identify the driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened Saturday, Oct. 29, in Rochester Hills.

ROCHESTER — One of the tastiest ways to celebrate the holiday season might be tempting your taste buds during the second annual Downtown Rochester Cookie Stroll.

ROCHESTER — A new development is in the works to take the place of Rochester’s oldest business, the Rochester Elevator Co., at the corner of University and Water streets in downtown Rochester.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Ordinances relating to fences and pools underwent a few changes recently in Grosse Pointe Shores that could impact residents making changes to their properties.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department officers need a large set of skills, since they handle medical and ambulance runs, as well as police and fire duties.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Winter might be just around the corner, but Grosse Pointe City leaders are already making plans for roadwork in 2023.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett has an established foundation in boys tennis.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe North High School students are bringing their vocal and acting talents to a classic Disney musical.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — To assist local businesses and encourage shoppers to patronize their neighborhood stores, weekend parking in The Village will once again be free this holiday season in off-street surface parking lots.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — While law enforcement officials acknowledge that the Grosse Pointes are relatively safe communities, sometimes that feeling of security causes residents to drop their guards and make themselves easy prey for crooks.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Ahee Jewelers in Grosse Pointe Woods has been a go-to location for generations of local families in search of engagement rings and fine jewelry gifts, but the family-owned business has also been just as well known for its charitable work in the community.

BERKLEY — It’s one thing for a group of players to achieve success for a program, but it’s another when they are transforming a school into a state finals threat.

METRO DETROIT — Decorating one’s home for the holidays is a time-honored tradition that has become even grander of an exhibition throughout the years. However, as the decorating becomes more elaborate, the expense of doing so also continues to rise.

ROYAL OAK — On May 9, 2021, Ellen Rabideau gave birth to her baby girl, Tatum, on a very special Mother’s Day.

HUNTINGTON WOODS/ROYAL OAK — A late September day for a volunteer animal foster parent turned out to be a lucky one for a newborn kitten.