FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — At a State of the Cities Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce event March 6, Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa cited what he considers multiple strengths of his city.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A day after President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address, the mayors of Madison Heights and Hazel Park spoke to each city’s standing in 2024.

KEEGO HARBOR — A familiar face has returned to Keego Harbor City Hall.

ROYAL OAK — Conceptual designs for a pedestrian plaza on West Fifth Street between South Center Street and South Lafayette Street are still up for discussion as City Commission members had a few suggestions last month on how to make it better for the downtown community.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a large investment into its parks system.

ROCHESTER — Many commercial and residential projects are currently underway in Rochester, with many more in the planning stages, making for an exciting start to 2024, officials said.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees took steps toward ensuring the township’s water and sewer infrastructure remains in order by approving a five-year $53 million capital improvement plan at its Feb. 28 meeting.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — For generations, pet parents have been entrusting the medical care of their ill or injured animals to Dr. Lawrence Herzog, of Grosse Pointe Animal Clinic in Grosse Pointe Park.

WARREN — Warren resident Michael Howard has been actively involved in the community for nearly a decade, hosting block parties, founding Warren’s first Juneteenth celebration, running for City Council — and now organizing monthly community coffee nights.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, when the Madison Heights Arts Board told the City Council its plans for the year, it included a proposal to secure a bandshell for Civic Center Park in five years. As a result, city staff got involved and grants were found.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their meeting on Feb. 20, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 4-2 to extend site plan approval for a proposed multistory, 40-unit condo project at 24101 Jefferson Ave.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The last meeting of a politically deadlocked group brought one final flash-up on Feb. 26 as the  Clinton Township Board of Trustees voted 3-3 on paying the bills for the State of Clinton Township address.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the city of Madison Heights completed negotiations with its labor unions for an increase in wages and benefits that officials say reflect a positive dialogue between the two sides.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It takes a lot to move a building: a lot of labor, a lot of time and a lot of money.

ROCHESTER — Rochester City Councilman Douglas Gould has resigned from his position.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Neighborhood Services Committee meeting Feb. 15 included a recap of some major projects in the city.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — In an effort to update its document management system, Bloomfield Township has enlisted the help of Detroit-based Security Archives Data Management.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — After nearly three decades in the world of municipal finance, Grosse Pointe Woods Treasurer/Comptroller Shawn Murphy is trading spreadsheets for some time in the sun.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights officials got a first look at the city’s new branding campaign that invites residents and outsiders to “Look No Further” for a place to live, do business and more.

FERNDALE — The Parks and Recreation Commission in Ferndale has a lot of goals in mind for 2024.