BEVERLY HILLS — The current playground in Beverly Park has been used by the community for about 20 years now, so the Beverly Hills Parks and Recreation Board is looking to replace the structure in 2023.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A millage focused on public safety will be voted on in Bloomfield Township Aug. 2.

BIRMINGHAM — In the last month, the Birmingham Police Department has seen an increase in auto thefts in the area. Since many of these occurrences have things in common with each other, police offered prevention tips for the community.

BIRMINGHAM — The concept of social districts has been discussed by city of Birmingham officials, but after consideration of their vision of Birmingham’s potential, they decided they do not want to pursue social districts.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this month, Michigan State Police decided to play a game of laser tag.

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners looking to spruce up their yards can add some gorgeous color to their landscapes while helping to increase the local pollinator population.

METRO DETROIT — Six C & G Newspapers staffers recently received a total of 11 Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Excellence in Journalism awards in the print Class C category — circulation over 15,000.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last month, Families Against Narcotics launched a new chapter targeted to help people with addiction in Oakland County.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Seaholm High School has established itself as one of the top tennis teams in Division II, and it showcased that again June 3 at Hope College and Holland Christian High School.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood tennis not only returned to their championship-winning ways June 4 at Midland Tennis Center and Midland High School, but they made a statement to the rest of Division III.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — As the school year comes to a close, the Bloomfield Township Public Library is hoping to keep books open for people of all ages.

BIRMINGHAM — For eight weeks, the Birmingham Museum will be closed to the public as it undergoes a major renovation project to completely restore each window on the upper level of the Allen House. This project was slated to run June 14-Aug. 9.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Cranbrook Educational Community recently purchased the St. Elizabeth Briarbank Home, which was previously used as a Catholic assisted living community for local women.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees recently proclaimed June 3, 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Day.

BIRMINGHAM — To promote Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Birmingham Police Department has been giving away free gun locks to the community in June.

BIRMINGHAM — The Baldwin Public Library now has a children’s garden for families to explore. Following its installation in May, the children’s garden is now open and ready to be enjoyed by the community.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Public Schools and the Birmingham Rotary Club have been looking for ways to improve mental health in students. They have decided to work together and focus their efforts on providing service dogs at the schools.

BIRMINGHAM — For years, the pickleball community has been requesting a place to play in Birmingham. After setbacks to their plans, the city has found a way to create courts for the community.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham and the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition are partnering to spread mental health messaging throughout the community.