TROY — Many Troy residents have been seeing an unusual creature in their neighborhoods over the last several months.

TROY — A suspect has been charged in Troy connected with what police described as numerous reports of mail theft from residents.

TROY — The Troy High School orchestra program is inviting the community to join them for the 30th annual Gala Concert Fundraiser.

TROY — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Athens High School opened up its doors for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County reports that residents produce 80,000 tons of waste yearly, around 30% of that waste being compostable. According to RRRASOC, composting is “nature’s way of recycling nutrients.”

METRO DETROIT — A look at five fun things to do during the weekend of Jan. 27-29, 2023.

METRO DETROIT — A simple test, available at a discount from local county health divisions this month, can help residents check their homes for a nearly undetectable health hazard.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — While Michigan offers beautiful golf courses throughout the warmer months, it’s the longevity of the not-so-favorable months that leaves Michiganders stranded inside instead of on the greens.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In a weekend of upsets and first-ever title winners, two teams and two bowlers stood tall at the finale of the Macomb County Bowling Championships Varsity Team and Singles Tournament on Jan. 14-15 at Sterling Lanes.

METRO DETROIT — The quality of the water in Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River watershed continues to improve, according to officials and environmental groups, but the efforts to make it cleaner never stop.

METRO DETROIT — It is common for schools to routinely reevaluate their curriculums to meet changing standards, and in the wake of the pandemic, many are studying innovative approaches to teaching math.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five fun things to do during the weekend of Jan. 20-22, 2023.

TROY — A family in Troy got a surprise gift this Christmas after a long journey filled with war and hardships.

MICHIGAN — Firefighters are weighing in on new legislation led by two Michigan lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, to help protect fire departments from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.”

TROY — Athens High School students tried to exemplify the giving spirit in numerous different ways as 2022 came to a close.

METRO DETROIT — As restaurants look ahead toward 2023, they are still seeing challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic originally served up almost three years ago.

METRO DETROIT — This month, staff and students from local school districts will honor their local school boards in observance of School Board Recognition Month.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five fun things to do during the weekend of Jan. 13-15 and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Once a month, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department steps back in time with historian Carol Bacak-Egbo’s Fireside Chats.

TROY — Many people make resolutions for the new year, and city officials are no exception. Several of Troy’s leaders shared what they would like to accomplish by the end of 2023.