METRO DETROIT — The state semifinals of the 2024 MHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament is slated to begin March 14.

METRO DETROIT — The 2024 MHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament state semifinals begin on March 21.

AUBURN HILLS — On March 1, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced the award of a state Transportation Economic Development Fund grant that will support critical redevelopment efforts at the site of the former Palace of Auburn Hills.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The on-site investigation into the March 4 fire at a Clinton Township business has begun, according to township officials.

WARREN — Police Commissioner William Dwyer was terminated by Mayor Lori M. Stone on March 5 after more than 60 years of “outstanding” service in law enforcement.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — After 36 years in education, Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois has decided to retire.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center will host its annual Ramadhan open house dinner for the entire community from 7-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.

NOVI — Legos are one of a handful of toys that have withstood the test of time, making them a common link between the generations.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Online safety can be tricky to navigate in today’s digital world. Whether you come across inappropriate content, are contacted by scammers or strangers online, or experience cyberbullying, learning how to identify and manage internet safety risks has never been more important.

ROCHESTER — Those who frequently park in the city of Rochester should be aware of some recent changes to the downtown parking system.

SOUTHFIELD — The Kirk Gibson Foundation, in partnership with Yoga Moves MS, launched a new program March 6, “Yoga Moves Parkinson’s,” specially designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

TROY — The Troy School District Board of Education voted unanimously Feb. 27 to adjust its match amount for the Turtle Woods property in order to improve its chances at receiving a grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund so the land can be turned into a protected wildlife area.

GROSSE POINTES — A suspect who has reportedly confessed to 12 home invasions throughout metro Detroit in recent weeks — including several in the Grosse Pointes — has been arrested.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An explosive fire that obliterated a Clinton Township business claimed the life of one person and scattered debris around 15 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway March 4.

BIRMINGHAM — As they prepare to develop a historic preservation master plan, the city of Birmingham’s Historic District Commission is seeking public feedback.

FERNDALE — A new art fair will be debuting in Ferndale next month centered around the printmakers of Michigan.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Gardner White, Henry Ford Health and the American Heart Association teamed up Feb. 22 to mark American Heart Month by offering hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator training sessions to the public for free at the Gardner White store on Hall Road in Shelby Township.

SOUTHFIELD — Gesher Human Services, a Detroit area human service agency providing financial education, will offer a free webinar called Building Credit for Maximum Results at noon on Friday, March 15.

ROYAL OAK — After a hiatus lasting four years due to COVID-19, the Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day parade is back.

FARMINGTON — A 20-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting an 80-year-old man at a YMCA located at 28100 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills March 1.