METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 8-10.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for victims who may have unintentionally doled out money to a new scam that claims to support a fake summer camp for youth with special needs.

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching and feeding offers a lot of benefits to humans and the animals themselves. The foods and feeders are as diverse as the species themselves. Here’s information on where to start.

METRO DETROIT — Box tree moths, an invasive species of insects that can defoliate and kill boxwood shrubs, have been detected in Michigan. Experts say it is important to know how to identify them and eliminate them from your backyard.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State High School Clay Target League has kicked off its 2026 spring season with more participation than ever.

METRO DETROIT — When Nick Binson went to work for his dad James Binson in the family business, he learned, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” That philosophy is what made James a successful entrepreneur and longtime owner of Binson’s Medical Equipment and Supplies.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Nearly 300 people from around metro Detroit gathered at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township April 22 to hear bestselling author Patrick Ryan speak about his latest book, “Buckeye.” 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At its April 22 meeting, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission heard from Kelly Hyer, the executive director for the township’s Parks and Recreation Department, who sought approval for items needed to advance a budget for the new Connect Community Center. 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On June 27, Mark Lawry will begin as the new fire chief for West Bloomfield Township, following the June 26 retirement of the current chief, Greg Flynn.

KEEGO HARBOR — Det. Kevin Oliver and officer James Dennis of the Keego Harbor Police Department were honored with an award of valor by Police Chief Robert Barnes and the Keego Harbor City Council at the April 16 council meeting.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 1-3.

METRO DETROIT — April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring pollen. The annual arrival of spring means it’s high time for pollen and other particulates to make their debut, creating the conditions for the constant sneezing and runny noses that mark the ever-dreaded allergy season.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 23-26.

DETROIT — The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s announced on April 6 that the Detroit Tigers have named the team’s April 23 game against the Milwaukee Brewers “Gibby’s Day.”

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an uptick in phone scams from people impersonating local police and threatening residents’ arrest for failure to show up for jury service.

SOUTHFIELD — Teams of Lawrence Technological University students have built their own vehicles from scratch this year to race at competitions across the country in the spring and summer.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s inaugural season of boys volleyball is officially underway.

METRO DETROIT — Female business ownership is on the rise. A 2026 report by Wells Fargo showed that women owned 15.7 million businesses in the United States — 40.6% of the total.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Seeking an ordinance change that would have allowed for a different mix of building materials in the construction of new homes, Schafer Development was denied by the West Bloomfield Planning Commission at its meeting March 23.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Lisa Berkey, executive director of the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition, will retire in May after 13 years in the position.