HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Township officials and staff from the Detroit Institute of Arts gathered on June 5 to unveil a mural at Waterfront Park in Harrison Township.

MOUNT CLEMENS — For those who have been around the city long enough, the name “Upshaw” carries a high degree of respect. Soon, the family’s name will adorn a city street.

METRO DETROIT — The year was 1972 and Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren after serving two years in the military, including several months in Vietnam.

MADISON HEIGHTS — From now through August, the city of Madison Heights is collecting feedback from residents in an online survey about parks and recreation.

HAZEL PARK — Officials in Hazel Park describe the budget for the new fiscal year as unremarkable with few changes — a good thing, they claim, for residents expecting stable tax rates and city services.

WARREN — A tractor-trailer rolled over and dumped its load after it careened up the embankment along westbound Interstate 696 in Warren around 3 p.m. on June 19.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 16th Annual Health & Wellness Fair, with more than 40 vendors on display.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees is expected to vote June 23 on a possible water and sewer rate hike that will start with the July 1 meter read.

FRASER — Fraser residents experienced an outbreak of severe weather on June 18, as a tornado caused damage to trees, power lines and more.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Harper Refreshment Restaurant, located at 30918 Harper Ave., across from the Shores Shopping Center, is seen in this photo from 1962.

METRO DETROIT — Art has always been an important part of the home. It’s not only a way to express the resident’s personality, but also a way to elevate spaces and rooms.

METRO DETROIT — School is officially out for many local kids, which means it is time to plan fun activities to entertain the whole family throughout the summer.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council approved a brick paver program to improve the entrance of the library in a 7-0 vote at its meeting on June 2.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department is known for the high level of service it provides residents of the small city, but some officers were recognized recently for exceeding those already high standards.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Students were able to merge art and science lessons by competing in Grosse Pointe Park’s annual Arbor Week poster contest.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods takes its trees seriously. This year marks the city’s 47th as a Tree City USA — a designation that must be earned from the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — If you’ve got business you need to do with Grosse Pointe Park officials, take heed, because their office hours will be changing, at least for the summer.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — When Lila Shea was 12 years old, she decided to write a book based on some of the emotions she was feeling about her parents’ divorce.

SOUTHFIELD — Plum Hollow Country Club hosted The John Shippen Women’s Invitational presented by DOW June 2-4, which featured exhilarating golf.

BEVERLY HILLS — The Birmingham Bloomfield Soccer Club U9 team has completed back-to-back undefeated seasons and extended the team’s winning streak to 16 games.