METRO DETROIT — Over the past few years, summer skies have been marked by the presence of an abnormal haze. While this has done a number to cloud out sunrises and sunsets, the midsummer haze can also pose a health risk.

METRO DETROIT — Art has always been an important part of the home. It’s not only a way to express the resident’s personality, but also a way to elevate spaces and rooms.

METRO DETROIT — School is officially out for many local kids, which means it is time to plan fun activities to entertain the whole family throughout the summer.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department is known for the high level of service it provides residents of the small city, but some officers were recognized recently for exceeding those already high standards.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Students were able to merge art and science lessons by competing in Grosse Pointe Park’s annual Arbor Week poster contest.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods takes its trees seriously. This year marks the city’s 47th as a Tree City USA — a designation that must be earned from the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — If you’ve got business you need to do with Grosse Pointe Park officials, take heed, because their office hours will be changing, at least for the summer.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of June 20-22.

METRO DETROIT — A man linked to a transnational gang suspected in a series of affluent home break-ins across Michigan has been sentenced to prison.

NOVI — Actor Mark Wahlberg and Jay Feldman once again took to the green, along with several other celebrities and sponsors, for the Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Network Celebrity Golf Invitational at the Detroit Golf Club June 9.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of June 13-15.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — For at least some residents, stocking up on fresh, locally grown produce will soon be a walk or a bike ride away.

METRO DETROIT — Vacation season is here, and while you’re packing your bags, don’t forget about your pet’s plans.

HARPER WOODS — The Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority had a relatively small, but unexpected, savings for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, which ends June 30.

HARPER WOODS — Someone new will be looking over the financial records for the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority when the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year ends on June 30.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In teacher James Fisher’s class at Ferry Elementary School, compassion and commerce go together.

DETROIT — The biennial Designers’ Show Houses may have concluded their 50-year run in 2024, but the nonprofit Junior League of Detroit has another stylish fundraiser coming up to continue its proud tradition of helping the community.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Before the summer is over, Grosse Pointe City Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak will be able to say she attended Harvard.

METRO DETROIT — David Royce was a kid in 1969 when the movie “Easy Rider” was released. His favorite part of the film was the custom-built Harley-Davidson Panhead chopper motorcycle, “Captain America,” that Peter Fonda’s character, Wyatt, rode across the country.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Drivers are needed to make deliveries for the Meals on Wheels program in West Bloomfield, bringing food to those in need.