FARMINGTON — Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich outlined her city’s strategic vision during her State of Cities address, held March 6 at Farmington High School.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At the March 23 meeting of the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees, local first responders were recognized for their response to the March 12 attack at Temple Israel. 

STERLING HEIGHTS –– The Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation will look back and ahead at a public meeting this month.

FARMINGTON HILLS — There were many familiar questions — and few answers — when the Farmington Hills City Council heard again from representatives of the restaurant chain Culver’s on the topic of a new diner proposed for Orchard Twelve Plaza, on the west side of Orchard Lake Road just north of 12 Mile Road.

MOUNT CLEMENS — It can happen to anyone. Lose a job, miss some paychecks, and suddenly anyone could be at risk of losing their home — or facing homelessness altogether.

MADISON HEIGHTS — As winter loosens its icy grip, it’s time to start warming up for a springtime tradition in Madison Heights: the ‘Run for the Health of It’ 5K Run/Walk.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the Madison Heights City Council reduced the number of licenses and parcels available for medical and recreational marijuana businesses, and officials are hopeful this “rightsizing” will make for a more well-rounded mix of businesses.

ROYAL OAK — On March 23, the Royal Oak City Commission was presented with $3.3 million in grant funding from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments for traffic signal modernization. 

NOVI — The city of Novi is working to get to the “root of the problem” of food waste by implementing a pilot composting program.

EASTPOINTE  — Under a proposed overhaul of the city’s animal control ordinance, Eastpointe animal control officers could soon have broader authority to protect pets, including breaking into vehicles to rescue animals in distress.

NOVI — The Novi City Council discussed options for the future of the Novi Ice Arena March 23 and is considering selling the facility to Suburban Arena Management, which currently manages the facility for the city.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When Grosse Pointe Farms Court Administrator Sue Thomas announced her retirement after eight years of what City Manager Shane Reeside said were “exceptional service,” the city didn’t need to go far to find someone who could continue that tradition.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees approved a revised version of an ordinance regulating electric bicycles at its March 16 meeting.

PLEASANT RIDGE — At its March 10 meeting, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission decided to take the next steps with two ordinances that would regulate short-term rentals.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods community has been in mourning after the passing of Department of Public Works Supervisor Doug Chmiel.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — While the development around Broughton Road is set to look different from the rest of Macomb Township, the Board of Trustees has put the gears in motion to govern the area somewhat differently as well.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The workings of government are often portrayed as Byzantine and unknowable, but Clinton Township is looking to curtail that.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Officials have approved a measure to protect motorists near the busy intersection of 15 Mile and Schoenherr roads on the city’s east side.

WARREN —​​ The Warren City Council and Mayor Lori Stone continue to spar over reappointments to city commissions.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — As a few road paving projects have been completed under budget, some Bloomfield Township homeowners in three special assessment districts in the Kirkway and Bloomfield Village area will be receiving partial refunds.