METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 27-29.

EASTPOINTE  — Under a proposed overhaul of the city’s animal control ordinance, Eastpointe animal control officers could soon have broader authority to protect pets, including breaking into vehicles to rescue animals in distress.

EASTPOINTE — Officials in Eastpointe Community Schools are in the process of entering into a partnership agreement with the Michigan Department of Education in an effort to improve student achievement at Eastpointe High School and Eastpointe Middle School.

METRO DETROIT — With the cost of gas going up and inflation still nipping at pocketbooks, spring break plans that seemed viable even months ago may not be nearly as doable.

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department has purchased two Cyanokits to be used at fire scenes for residents who might have ingested cyanide due to smoke inhalation.

DETROIT — Cultural history and traditions meet modern influences in “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation,” on display through April 5 at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

METRO DETROIT — Samaritas and “be nice.” are officially taking nominations for the second class of the Coaches Who Care Mental Health Hall of Fame.

METRO DETROIT — Music meant everything to Brian Pastoria.

EASTPOINTE — A local woman has been charged with impeding a criminal investigation following an incident March 15 in which a man was robbed at gunpoint in her home by another man. The next day, the man whom police identified as the robber led police on a chase that ended with him taking his own life.

DETROIT — Tickets for the 2026 Rocket Classic presented by AlumniFi will go on sale on April 7 at 10 a.m., according to a March 10 press release by the tournament.

DETROIT — Joe Hooks, a graduate of Wayne State University and University of Detroit Jesuit High School, has been given a tournament exemption for the 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic.

MACOMB COUNTY — About 3 1/2 years ago, a group of women came together with a desire to volunteer in the community in different ways.

MACOMB COUNTY — Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., the current interim president at Henry Ford College, was chosen to become the new president of Macomb Community College.

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host its annual games, esports and anime expo, called “LTUX,” from noon to 8 p.m. April 4 at its Southfield campus, located at 21000 W. 10 Mile Road.

METRO DETROIT — Jewish local and state officeholders gathered in Detroit March 16 for a community rally against antisemitism and in support of antiterrorism legislation.

ROSEVILLE — For the past year, the Roseville Public Library has undergone renovations, which are nearly complete.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 19-22.

EASTPOINTE — A 19-year-old Eastpointe woman accused of kicking the family dog and causing it to lose an eye has waived her preliminary exam and been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on a charge of third-degree animal torture, a four-year felony.

ROSEVILLE — Last year, Roseville Community Schools celebrated 100 years of educating students.

ROSEVILE/DETROIT — Three people are facing narcotics charges after the Macomb County Sheriff’s Enforcement Team executed search warrants at homes in Roseville and Detroit.