BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham is introducing a brand-new event, Pumpkin Patch, this fall for families to enjoy 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Shain Park.

METRO DETROIT — Alyssa Slanec describes her daughter as a ball of joy. She also said her daughter has met her cancer diagnosis with strength.

METRO DETROIT — The end of the high school football season is near as Week 8 will be the second-to-last game of the season for most teams. This is a popular week for schools to go out of their divisions one last time before the season ends, and it also provides a handful of rivalry games.

METRO DETROIT — They are small, brown and everywhere, and boy, do they hop.

LANSING — A bipartisan bill proposed by state Rep. Mike McFall aims to provide financial relief for those who foster animals.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 9-12.

METRO DETROIT — Warren resident Paul “Pauly G” Gutkowski is not only a bona fide car buff, but he also has a soft spot for animals.

METRO DETROIT — Despite how it may look in videos and pictures, beekeeping is no simple task. What appears at first to be pulling racks out of boxes while wearing bulky clothes belies a complex field of animal husbandry where climates are watched, pesticides are precautioned and the wrong move may see a whole hive die off.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 2-5.

BIRMINGHAM/BINGHAM FARMS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/FRANKLIN — Fire Prevention Week is nationally observed every year the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. Some communities observe Fire Prevention Month for all of October.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Michigan’s growing wine scene is home to wineries of all different sizes and designs.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the eighth year, Cranbrook Institute of Science is hosting its major local fundraising event, Women Rock Science.

BIRMINGHAM — People can indulge in unique local burgers all month long during BirminghamBURGER. Local restaurants will be vying for the title of Best Burger in downtown Birmingham Oct. 1-31.

BIRMINGHAM — St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook is putting on its production of “Seminar,” by Theresa Rebeck, at St. Dunstan’s Theatre, opening Oct. 10.

METRO DETROIT — With Halloween around the corner, local retailers are sharing tips on how to make your home — and your costume — the best on the block.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Longtime Brother Rice football coach and teacher Al Fracassa passed away on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 92 years old.

METRO DETROIT — The high school football season has already passed its halfway point in 2025 and conference games are becoming more and more important every week.

WARREN/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Warren Regina defeated Bloomfield Hills Marian in the two schools’ annual powder-puff game by a score of 14-0 on Sunday, Sept. 14.

METRO DETROIT — What begins with punchlines and laughter will carry a deeper purpose at a comedy show fundraiser aimed at supporting the families of two local police officers.

HOWELL — Cleary University is expanding its athletics program to include women’s wrestling and co-ed competitive dance in the 2026-2027 school year, the school announced.