FARMINGTON HILLS — Some meet Friday the 13th with trepidation, but this year the day was filled with love at Longacre House as more than 30 couples renewed their wedding vows.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Preparations have started for the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade with plans to celebrate the city’s 75th anniversary and country’s 250th birthday. 

MOUNT CLEMENS — After a string of heavy snowfalls and cold temperatures to start off the year, just about everyone in southeastern Michigan has a renewed appreciation for home heating.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Lakeview Community Theatre Guild will present “Mary Poppins” in March, a production bringing current students and alumni together for a magical time. 

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s early detection screenings or following your own intuition on your health, it’s never a bad decision to get checked for cancer. Cancer screening can come in many ways, from mammograms and blood tests to colonoscopies and biopsies.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Love was in the air Feb. 13 as couples renewed wedding vows at the third annual “I Do Still” ceremony, held at Longacre House in Farmington Hills.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Visitors to Farmington Hills City Hall can now enjoy exhibits by 66 artists displaying 77 works of art, part of the city’s 2026-27 installation through the Farmington Hills Public Art Program.

TROY — Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, will hold its Free Midwinter Break Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 16-17.

NOVI — The Novi Civic Center was the destination of choice last weekend for hundreds of father-daughter duos, who chose to attend one of the three sold-out daddy-daughter dances.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Pavilion, located at 26000 Evergreen Road, was packed with people enjoying the first Rhythm of Our Roots music festival on Feb. 7.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Two local churches have scheduled their fish fries for the Lenten season.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The wit and wisdom of beloved author Jane Austen will come to life on the stage when Grosse Pointe Theatre opens its production of Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” Feb. 19 in the auditorium of Parcells Middle School in Grosse Pointe Woods.

ROCHESTER — Just over 100 years ago, Rochester became home to a world-class ski jump. The jump, east of downtown Rochester, attracted champion skiers, Olympic athletes and thousands of spectators.

DETROIT — Some people awaken to the blare of an alarm. The morning of Feb. 8, Grosse Pointe City native Bridget Doyle awoke to the sound of people singing the Oscar Mayer jingle.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Village Club Enrichment Fund has started a new program that is intended to uplift the voices of local women.

METRO DETROIT — For senior citizens interested in staying active and socially engaged during the winter months, metro Detroit businesses and organizations have a wide range of activities and events available.

METRO DETROIT — Selling a home is never an easy task. However, several things can be done to make the process go as smoothly as possible, many of which can be done while stuck at home during the cold winter months.

WARREN — The Warren Symphony Orchestra launched into its 52nd season with a night of fundraising and entertainment on Jan. 29.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Grab your gals and your pals and get ready to celebrate Galentine’s Day in downtown St. Clair Shores. 

CENTER LINE — It was where the chilly air met the best chili in town.