TROY — The “Greatest Hits” of the Detroit area were celebrated at The Detroit Shoppe at Somerset Collection during 313 Day, held March 13.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 27-29.

TROY — Young readers can explore Troy destinations through a new children’s book, “Adventures in Troy with Betty and Buddy Beaver.”

TROY/WARREN — Did you “hair” about head custodian Adam Wilson at Susick Elementary School? He’s such a proponent of March is Reading Month that he volunteered to have his head shaved as an incentive for students to pick up books and other reading materials this month.

TROY — Christina Rick, an English language development teacher at Troy High School, has been named an Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

TROY — The Troy City Council has unanimously approved conditional rezoning for a 33.9-acre site on the east side of Livernois Road, north of Big Beaver Road, as well as a site plan for a project there, setting the stage for the development of 156 residential units.

METRO DETROIT — With the cost of gas going up and inflation still nipping at pocketbooks, spring break plans that seemed viable even months ago may not be nearly as doable.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks announced last week that it will open its five golf courses at the start of April.

DETROIT — Cultural history and traditions meet modern influences in “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation,” on display through April 5 at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

METRO DETROIT — Samaritas and “be nice.” are officially taking nominations for the second class of the Coaches Who Care Mental Health Hall of Fame.

METRO DETROIT — Music meant everything to Brian Pastoria.

DETROIT — Tickets for the 2026 Rocket Classic presented by AlumniFi will go on sale on April 7 at 10 a.m., according to a March 10 press release by the tournament.

DETROIT — Joe Hooks, a graduate of Wayne State University and University of Detroit Jesuit High School, has been given a tournament exemption for the 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic.

METRO DETROIT — Jewish local and state officeholders gathered in Detroit March 16 for a community rally against antisemitism and in support of antiterrorism legislation.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 19-22.

TROY — As spring approaches and the weather warms up, officials in Troy are taking stock of a winter season that was busier than usual for snow control.

TROY — Hockey Mentors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free ice skating and hockey opportunities for individuals of all ages with disabilities.

TROY — The Troy High School boys swim team won the Oakland Activities Association Red Division title Feb. 27 and placed among the top five teams for Division 1, according to the most recent rankings posted by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

TROY — The next production by the Ridgedale Players is an aquatic adventure that adapts a modern Disney classic.

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