METRO DETROIT — Trees play an important role in our natural habitats and urban areas. With Arbor Day having taken place April 25, here are some ways you can start your tree-planting journey.

METRO DETROIT — Monroe resident Traci Longenbarger has been breaking barriers for women in the trades for a decade now, working as a female carpenter.

BRIGHTON — The Lingenfelter Collection, in Brighton, is a private car collection that pays tribute to America’s love for the automobile.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 1-4.

Editor’s note: While your local newspaper was denied credentials to cover the president’s remarks at Macomb Community College on April 29, our team of journalists spoke to those outside of the event who came to applaud or protest the first 100 days of his second term.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Get ready for a tail-flipping performance at Lake Shore High School’s production of Disney’s “Little Mermaid.”

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A request to increase the bond for one of two suspects in the reported assault of a St. Clair Shores business owner has been granted, while the second suspect also now faces a criminal charge.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Six candidates will run for three seats on the St. Clair Shores City Council this year.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 24-27.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on April 7, residents came out in support of allowing egg-laying chickens within the city’s boundaries.

METRO DETROIT — Last May, the state’s Focused Organized Retail Crime Enforcement team — FORCE — arrested and charged six members of an alleged criminal organization responsible for the thefts of hundreds of vehicles in southeast Michigan.

METRO DETROIT — Not all gardens need to be grown in the ground. According to Lindsey Kerr, the Wayne County consumer horticulture educator for Michigan State University Extension, container gardening is a great option for those who want to enjoy gardening without the need to dig holes in their backyards or for aspiring gardeners who do not have backyards at all.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Excitement is building as preparations continue for the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade.

ANN ARBOR ​​— On April 2, the United States Golf Association announced that the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be played at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor.

METRO DETROIT — Starting May 7, in order to board a domestic flight within the United States, a REAL ID or a compliant document will be required. C and G Newspapers recently explored some of the pertinent facts.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In a 4-1 vote on April 7, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a bid award for the 12 Mile Road water main project to F.D.M. Contracting, Inc. of Shelby Township.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to a press release from the St. Clair Shores Police Department, at 7:07 p.m. on April 12, the owner of Amigos Tacos was assaulted multiple times while conducting business.

METRO DETROIT — Ken and Melody Klemmer “are preservationists at heart.” They live in a historic home built in 1925, and a favorite pastime is driving their antique cars. The Klemmers buy and sell different vintage models every few years.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 18-20.