METRO DETROIT — Detroit Country Day School has been accepted as a member of the Catholic High School League beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, according to an announcement by the league on Feb 11.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — Michigan students in kindergarten through 12th grade won’t be bringing their cellphones inside the classroom next year while at school.

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s early detection screenings or following your own intuition on your health, it’s never a bad decision to get checked for cancer. Cancer screening can come in many ways, from mammograms and blood tests to colonoscopies and biopsies.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department arrested a 26-year-old Macomb Township woman for allegedly extorting two Berkley men online.

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

BERKLEY —  A fire that ignited at a Berkley home on Sunday soon was put out by members of the Berkley Public Safety Department.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge soon will be adding new charging stations for electric vehicles.

BERKLEY — A notable Berkley event that previously was scheduled for this past weekend was postponed due to inclement weather.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Feb. 12-15.

FERNDALE — At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Ferndale City Council approved a deficit elimination plan for its auto parking fund.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s development of its government surveillance ordinance continued at recent City Council meetings.

BERKLEY — A longtime Berkley business is looking to close up shop after decades of operation. George’s Shoe Repair, located at 3442 12 Mile Road, was built in this location in 1945 by Goran Georgeff. For over 80 years, the business has remained in the city and in the same family.

LANSING/METRO DETROIT — A proposal for a new state-based, single-payer health care system is now in committee in the Michigan House of Representatives, while its sponsor seeks feedback from the public.

FERNDALE — A man found guilty of the murder of a DoorDash driver last year in Ferndale presumably will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Feb. 5-8.

FERNDALE — A fire that ignited a Ferndale home Jan. 29 was strong enough to force its eventual demolition.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 29-Feb. 1.

PONTIAC — Online registration will open Feb. 1 for Oakland County’s Adaptive Recreation Experience.

PLEASANT RIDGE — The topic of short-term rentals in Pleasant Ridge came forth again at a recent City Commission meeting.

FERNDALE — Ferndale will be busy keeping its roads maintained this year. The City Council, at its Jan. 12 meeting, approved a $70,990 contract for its pavement joint and crack sealing program.