METRO DETROIT — The holiday season, while very much a joyous time of year, also is a time when criminals try to take advantage of others.

DETROIT — The Motor City has added a thrilling experience to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A teacher in the Madison District Public Schools and three teachers in the Lamphere Public Schools are among those receiving competitive grants for classroom projects.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A love for animals and inspiration from friends got this Harrison Township resident into making cat carriers to keep stray cats warm during the winter.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights received top marks in its annual audit, which examined the city’s finances for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.

METRO DETROIT — The belongings, material and personal, of Michiganders who were at Pearl Harbor on and around that infamous day continue to make their way home.

DETROIT — While growing up, Richard Auld remembers his grandmother, Lillian, and his dad, Edwin, sharing memories about a family member named Jack.

METRO DETROIT — Providing for kids at Christmas is already difficult, especially in the wake of leaving an abusive situation. The Butterfly Collective aims to lighten some of that burden with its Adopt-a-Family program.

METRO DETROIT — Lots of coins get dropped in the Salvation Army’s red kettles, but for 12 years one donation has stood out. On Dec. 2, a mysterious deep-pocketed donor dropped off a final gold Krugerrand coin at a Kroger in St. Clair Shores.

MADISON HEIGHTS — “No child without a Christmas” is the motto of the Madison Heights Goodfellows, a nonprofit that dates back at least to the 1960s, by one volunteer’s count.

METRO DETROIT — A documentary film made by some Michigan locals promises to give viewers insight into Mad Magazine’s history and its impact on the culture through its satirical influences.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 6-8

METRO DETROIT — It’s difficult to find a sport where teams can carry over success more consistently than swim and dive.

METRO DETROIT — Over the course of its 14-year existence, The D Zone has prided itself on showcasing the best teams, athletes, and programs around the state in the high school world of football and basketball.

METRO DETROIT — During family holidays or gatherings, there is often something sparking the flame for a heated conversation.

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park has plans to hire a certified arborist that will evaluate each tree that the city is responsible for maintaining. The effort is part of a “tree inventory” program that will help determine what kind of upkeep each tree needs, and which ones are due for replacement.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A new program has launched in Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale and Royal Oak.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has approved a federal grant application that seeks funding for one of its two full-time code enforcement officers, as well as a home repair program and seasonal yard cleanup operations for qualifying residents.

DETROIT — Every year, America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is hosted in downtown Detroit. Preceding that event is the Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot where runners of all ages and experience levels can participate and share their love for running.

METRO DETROIT — It seems like with every season the sport of wrestling at the high school level continues to grow, especially on the girls’ side.