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

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods is inviting residents to learn more about sustainability this Sunday.

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.

BERKLEY — The students of Berkley High School will take on the Greek underworld in their new musical. Berkley High School’s Be Drama club will perform “Hadestown” April 23-25 at the Bonstelle Playhouse in Detroit, 3424 Woodward Ave.

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.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Val Jones Skate Park has had a delayed opening this spring, while the inline skating rink will not open at all this year.

FERNDALE — The Cinco de Mayo Festival is back again in Ferndale for its fourth year. Held annually since 2023 in downtown Ferndale, the Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 3, on East Nine Mile Road.

FERNDALE — A member of the Ferndale City Council announced his resignation, leaving a vacancy that the council will have to fill.

FERNDALE — Ferndale has long had issues with rat infestations in the city. The issue persisted so much that it led to the formation of the Ferndale Rat Patrol a decade ago to help both eliminate infestations and educate community members on what they can do to take out Ferndale’s rats.

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.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 16-19.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division is alerting the public that a skunk has tested positive for rabies after biting a county resident.

METRO DETROIT — Spring brings fluctuating temperatures and storms, and that could mean damage for Michiganders’ homes.

FERNDALE — Looking for more outings that fit their schedule, two women have created a new early evening clubbing event: Cinderellas on the Dance Floor.

METRO DETROIT — Now that the snow has melted from yards, it is the time of year when homeowners start working toward a thriving garden and landscape.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is once again asking local houses of worship that want to learn additional techniques to keep their congregations safe and secure to register for an upcoming class.