STERLING HEIGHTS — In the basement of the First United Methodist Church in Troy, a group of about 20 seniors — some in their 90s — sang to a digital recording of works from the musical “9 to 5.”

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Restaurant Week on the Nautical Mile is coming back with a wide variety of restaurants and specials to choose from.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — From a few strings in a side room to full concerts in a hall, a lot can change in 50 years.

WARREN — A bit of rain didn’t dampen the fun at the Warren Spring Carnival on April 5.

METRO DETROIT — In April 2022 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Steve Bieda as the official liaison to the U.S. Mint for the development of design for the Michigan Innovation Dollar.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When it comes to 5Ks in the area, the one in Madison Heights is among the earliest each spring. It’s a chance to get outside with people of all fitness levels, jogging or walking at your own pace along a route that starts and ends in Suarez Friendship Woods, the scenic home of the Red Oaks Nature Center.

MICHIGAN — A Department of Natural Resources program is aiming to expand and provide more for those in need.

METRO DETROIT — Get ready to crank the volume on your turntables: Record Store Day 2025 is coming up April 12.

NOVI — The 2025 Motor City Comic Con is set to take over the Suburban Collection Showplace May 16-18. This year, the show will be flying in with all the superpower aspects it’s known for, but with an additional nostalgic punch.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The city has added some fresh public art  — in the form of three fish sculptures — to the roundabout at Avon and Dequindre roads, near Yates Cider Mill.

NOVI — The Novi Choralaires, a community choral group, will be commemorating 50 years of performing during its annual spring concert May 10.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP —The Shelby Gardeners Club will be hosting a presentation on the positives and negatives of weeds at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, at 1 p.m. April 10.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Runners and walkers will have a new event this spring to get them moving in the community.

METRO DETROIT — The weather in Michigan remains brisk, but the spring tides soon will bring about sunnier days in the Mitten State.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The cities of Ferndale and Berkley will play host to multiple Easter events in the lead-up to Easter Sunday.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Farmers Market is celebrating 100 years with events leading up to Oct. 14, its centennial anniversary date.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo will be hosting the annual Greenfest celebration April 12 and 13 to promote sustainability and celebrate the earth.

BIRMINGHAM — As a kid, James Kaye took classes at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Now, he is a mixed media artist that has his own exhibition.

MACOMB COUNTY — As the temperatures rise, local fishing stores prepare for the new season by stocking up and hoping for good weather.

BEVERLY HILLS/ BIRMINGHAM/ BLOOMFIELD HILLS/ BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/ FRANKLIN — With warm weather on the horizon, local communities are preparing for another fun-filled season.