ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on March 2, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a bid award for the District 3 sanitary sewer lining project in a 7-0 vote.

METRO DETROIT — Local officials from three counties are uniting with a message to Lansing lawmakers: Work with us, not against us.

The majority of the city of Novi is without water today, March 7, as a result of a water main break in Farmington Hills.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Planning Commission recently denied a car wash that applied for a site at Maple and Farmington roads.

MACOMB COUNTY — Four Macomb County communities are seeking feedback from residents on how to improve greenway space along a road connecting the west and east sides of the county.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has certified Madison Heights as a Redevelopment Ready Community, adding it to a list of nearly 90 cities statewide qualified as “thoroughly prepared” to attract private investment.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Mount Clemens City Commissioners moved forward on regulation ordinances governing cryptocurrency and kratom at the board’s March 2 meeting, joining the city’s neighbors that have passed similar measures in recent years.

MACOMB COUNTY — Opportunity awaits. That was a recurring theme at the Macomb County 2026 Economic Forecast held March 2 at Macomb Community College’s South Campus. The annual event brings government and business audiences together to hear insights and expectations for the year ahead.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County will be holding its annual State of the County address this week.

NOVI — The Novi City Council recently amended its code of ordinances to allow it to adjust garbage and refuse rates, specifically to pass along increased recycling expenses to residents.

CLAWSON — Residents are being invited to an open house to discuss Consumers Energy’s Four Cities Metro Pipeline Project from 5 to 7 p.m. March 4 at the Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court in Clawson.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Animal Control, in partnership with the Martha T. Berry Foundation, officially launched the Martha’s Mutts Puppy Love Social at the Martha T. Berry medical care facility on Feb. 13.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Lathrup Village has been awarded a $21,678 cybersecurity grant through the fiscal year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.

SOUTHFIELD — Amid the federal government reportedly leasing office space in Southfield for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrative activities, the city of Southfield released a statement, as well as adopted a resolution, about public safety, civil rights and local policy.

ROYAL OAK — As winter turns to spring, homeowners are beginning to see the effects that snow, ice, and the cold have had on their homes. 

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In its sole meeting for February, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees got a preview of accessibility updates coming to the township’s website.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms Mayor John Gillooly is launching a new effort to celebrate the work of employees who keep the city running smoothly and make it what it is today.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 17, the Macomb Township Planning Commission met to consider a special land use request for a proposed Pilates studio in the township.

FRASER — At its meeting on Feb. 12, the Fraser City Council voted 7-0 to approve the proposed text of an ordinance amendment governing corner lot fences. 

BLOOMFIELD  TOWNSHIP — At the Feb. 16 Bloomfield Township Planning Commission meeting, residents spoke up about their opposition to a proposed text amendment to the township zoning ordinance and a site plan to develop an event center.