ST. CLAIR SHORES — G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams, Michigan’s 41st governor, visited St. Clair Shores during his first year in office in 1949.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library has shared how it plans to implement the first year of its 2026-2028 strategic plan. 

ROYAL OAK — The Oakland County Earth Day Rally at the Royal Oak Farmers Market April 18 had a turnout that pleased organizers with nearly 400 people in attendance. 

BIRMINGHAM — On May 6, the 32nd annual Birmingham Optimist Club Special Oratorical Program will take place for Birmingham Public Schools students, parents, teachers and administrators at the Birmingham Community House.

ROCHESTER — Youth in the area can participate in a free historical activity during the Greater Rochester Heritage Festival in Rochester Municipal Park May 30-31.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — One day each year, leaders from various agencies in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods — including government, schools, churches, hospitals and nonprofits — assemble to interact and share a meal.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — With its tranquil atmosphere, mature trees and lakefront setting, the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores make for a scenic spot for a stroll.

FERNDALE — A staple of Ferndale’s celebration of art will be back in the residential neighborhoods this weekend.

TROY— State Rep. Sharon MacDonell honored Troy Youth Assistance as an outstanding nonprofit in the 56th district she represents, declaring it her Nonprofit of the Month April 24.

ROYAL OAK — Community members will come together to honor the life and legacy of former Mayor and City Commissioner Patricia Paruch during the grand opening of the new Dino Dig at Patricia Paruch Park, near Marywood Drive and Lloyd Avenue. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — Oliver is a good listener. He keeps still and doesn’t interrupt, but he might lick your hand. The fluffy, friendly 2-year-old golden retriever was on duty April 21 — eyes bright and ears perked — as a lineup of children read stories to him at the Sterling Heights Public Library.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Run Like a Mother is back to help raise money for a charity and offer a great way to find wellness.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Two completely different eras are married in St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild’s production of “Head Over Heels.”

BIRMINGHAM — As the Poppleton Park All Abilities Playground project progresses, the Birmingham Rotary Club showed its support through the presentation of a check for $50,000 to the Birmingham Parks Department April 20.

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching and feeding offers a lot of benefits to humans and the animals themselves. The foods and feeders are as diverse as the species themselves. Here’s information on where to start.

METRO DETROIT — Box tree moths, an invasive species of insects that can defoliate and kill boxwood shrubs, have been detected in Michigan. Experts say it is important to know how to identify them and eliminate them from your backyard.

UTICA — Many community members and their dogs came out on April 25 to participate in the 2026 Utica Puppy Parade in support of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.

UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Michael Oommen, a senior at the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies, is among 700 students nationally and 17 statewide to earn a scholarship in the first round of the National Merit Scholarship program.

WARREN — On the afternoon of April 17, Ann Lundy and Aileen Thorington met up with their mother Sara Scrivano in the lobby of Henry Ford Warren Hospital at 12 Mile and Hoover roads.

METRO DETROIT — When Nick Binson went to work for his dad James Binson in the family business, he learned, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” That philosophy is what made James a successful entrepreneur and longtime owner of Binson’s Medical Equipment and Supplies.