TROY — Troy High School’s theater troupe, the Troy Theatre Ensemble, will be presenting their production of “White Christmas” during December.

TROY — Troy community members kicked off the holidays with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, which took place on Dec. 6 at the south entrance of City Hall on 500 W. Big Beaver Road.

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.

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.

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

TROY — Troy Public Library was forced to temporarily close in November due to a power outage that happened to coincide around the same time library staff reportedly experienced issues with cockroaches.

TROY — Community members can expect the return of the annual Italian Holiday Market hosted by the Cucina Lab Torino and Vino Lab in Troy during December.

TROY — Hemanth Tadepalli, a 23-year-old Troy resident, is one of 38 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were honored at the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission.

TROY — Frank Nastasi has been unanimously selected as Troy’s city manager by the Troy City Council at its Nov. 25 meeting.

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.

TROY — Troy School District librarian Christina Chatel and Boulan Park Middle School teacher Michelle Slaviero were recently honored by the Michigan Association of School Librarians with the 2024 MASL School Librarian/Teacher Collaboration Award. 

TROY — The Home Builders Association of Michigan announced earlier in October that a major legal victory has been reached in its permit fee overcharge lawsuit against the city of Troy.

TROY — Though some malls appear to be struggling in the metro Detroit area, shopping centers in Troy, like Somerset Collection and the Oakland Mall, appear to be adapting or looking for different ways to continue to bring in more foot traffic.

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

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.