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Sunset at the Zoo to return June 18

2026-06-16T18:00:00-05:00

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo will host the annual Sunset at the Zoo presented by KeyBank from 7 to 11 p.m. June 18.

Pastor files lawsuit alleging religious discrimination by city

2026-06-16T14:08:00-05:00

WARREN — A Warren pastor has filed a federal lawsuit against the city, alleging a years-long campaign of harassment, selective enforcement and religious discrimination that he says has hindered his ability to serve residents in need.

Local businessman is a cut above

2026-06-16T14:06:00-05:00

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — There are legends, and then there is Legends Salon. Kevin Manny, owner of the salon/barber shop located at 32772 Ryan Road in Warren, recently gave back to the community in the way of go-karting, zip-lining and more.

Foundation revives bike parade to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

2026-06-16T13:19:00-05:00

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park youngsters are invited to get creative as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial July 4, the nonprofit Grosse Pointe Park Foundation is hosting an America 250 bike parade for kids ages 12 and younger.

Grosse Pointe Woods couple shares historically significant gift with city

2026-06-16T13:17:00-05:00

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — They say every picture tells a story. Grosse Pointe Woods businessman Burgess Foster and his wife, Traci, want to share some uniquely American stories and are gifting local communities with historical painting reproductions in honor of America’s 250th birthday July 4.

Girl Scouts build bat houses to reduce pesky insects in Grosse Pointe Woods

2026-06-16T13:12:00-05:00

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Most bats in Michigan have bodies no bigger than a thumb and their weight can be measured in standard paperclips, but their appetite for insects — they can eat 600 to 1,000 flying insects per night, according to the Huron-Clinton Metroparks website — makes them worthy of superhero status.

EyesOn Design’s 2026 theme, Power and Elegance, evident in awe-inspiring vehicles

2026-06-16T13:01:00-05:00

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — All eyes will be on and around the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House the weekend of June 19-21 as the 39th annual EyesOn Design fundraising car show and related events bring some of the most beautiful and unique vehicles to metro Detroit.

Berkley rings in fifth year for Pride Block Party

2026-06-16T12:57:00-05:00

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley will be celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community with its annual block party at the end of the month.

Ferndale ballot question asks if council members must resign to run for mayor

2026-06-16T12:56:00-05:00

FERNDALE — Ferndale is considering a big change to its charter in regard to its elections and City Council members.

Vendors, customers take to downtown Berkley for Art Bash

2026-06-16T12:53:00-05:00

BERKLEY — Downtown Berkley was packed June 13 with thousands of people shopping at the 24th annual Berkley Art Bash. Visitors took to 12 Mile Road in Berkley to visit and possibly purchase from more than 180 vendors selling anything from T-shirts and paintings to handmade jewelry and special scents.

Pleasant Ridge moves forward with short-term rental ordinances

2026-06-16T12:50:00-05:00

PLEASANT RIDGE — For almost a year, regulating short-term rentals has been a consistent topic in the city of Pleasant Ridge, but it’s now one that has reached a conclusion. At its June 9 meeting, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved ordinance amendments designating the zoning and licensing standards for short-term rentals operating in town.

Awareness cuts risk for elderly financial abuse

2026-06-16T08:38:00-05:00

METRO DETROIT — It’s a warm spring day in Sterling Heights and an 84-year-old woman is sitting at home when the phone rings. “Your grandson is in big trouble,” the caller says. “He needs money now!”

Scouts Night is a hit at Royal Oak Leprechauns game

2026-06-16T08:00:00-05:00

ROYAL OAK — Scouts and families gathered at Memorial Stadium on May 29 as Cub Scout Pack 1604 hosted Scouts Night at the Royal Oak Leprechauns game.

Finances set tone at board of trustees meeting

2026-06-16T08:00:00-05:00

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The books for the coming year were set and approved at the June 10 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting.

Custodian goes above and beyond for special needs students

2026-06-16T08:00:00-05:00

FRASER — A day rarely goes by at Fraser High School without a fist bump or friendly word from Dan Hogan.

Eastpointe council refers vehicle ordinance to Planning Commission

2026-06-16T08:00:00-05:00

EASTPOINTE — A proposed ordinance aimed at addressing abandoned, unlicensed and inoperable vehicles in Eastpointe will undergo additional review.

Council approves 11 Mile Road patching

2026-06-16T08:00:00-05:00

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on June 1, the St. Clair Shores city council voted 7-0 to approve concrete patching on 11 Mile Road from Little Mack Avenue to Jefferson Avenue.

Macomb teen in the running for student acting’s top prize

2026-06-15T20:00:00-05:00

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — AJ Denomme has only been acting for a few years, but the Dakota High School graduate is flying to New York for a shot at the biggest prize in youth theater.

Juneteenth event to stress education and outreach

2026-06-15T15:58:00-05:00

ROYAL OAK — The sixth annual Juneteenth celebration in Royal Oak will return from 3 to 7 p.m. June 19 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Rambler on: Fraser celebrates Class of 2026

2026-06-15T14:55:00-05:00

FRASER — Fraser High School’s Class of 2026 graduated under sunny skies June 6 and is looking forward to an even brighter future.

City council OKs ballot questions for November

2026-06-15T13:27:00-05:00

STERLING HEIGHTS — Questions about how City Council vacancies are filled and the dollar amount government administrators can spend without the formal approval of elected officials will be up to voters to decide this fall.

Vibe Credit Union approved for Farmington

2026-06-15T13:24:00-05:00

FARMINGTON — At a special meeting May 28, the Farmington Planning Commission unanimously approved a special land use and site plan for Vibe Credit Union.

American Sign Language story time helps kids and parents communicate

2026-06-15T12:54:00-05:00

BIRMINGHAM — The Baldwin Public Library will be holding a story time that integrates American Sign Language into its programming.

Annual JARC event moves to indoor format

2026-06-15T12:53:00-05:00

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Until this year, Jarc would annually bring families in the community together by hosting an outside carnival.

New police program helps support people with autism

2026-06-15T12:51:00-05:00

FRANKLIN/BINGHAM FARMS — Through the Franklin-Bingham Farms Autism Emergency Response Support Program, people with autism can voluntarily register for free cards that are designed to help officers and the community communicate with and support them.

Henry Ford II High School junior competes for musical theater honors

2026-06-15T12:29:00-05:00

STERLING HEIGHTS — Henry Ford II High School junior Eva Wassom was recently selected from approximately 150 high school performers across Michigan to be a finalist at the 2026 Sutton Foster Awards. Wassom was one of only four female finalists.

Pontiac to celebrate 100-year anniversary of Pontiac brand

2026-06-15T12:21:00-05:00

PONTIAC — The city of Pontiac is gearing up to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Pontiac automobile brand June 22–27.

Man dies following rollover crash in Shelby Township

2026-06-15T12:19:00-05:00

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old man from Macomb Township was killed in a rollover crash in Shelby Township June 12.

Shelby Township Summer Fest to return June 26-27

2026-06-15T12:17:00-05:00

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 2026 Shelby Township Summer Fest will kick off summertime June 26-27 at the Shelby Township Civic Center Campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave.

Red Wings legend stops by high school to support project on historic game

2026-06-15T12:14:00-05:00

STERLING HEIGHTS — Detroit Red Wings hockey legend Darren McCarty stopped by the Stevenson Manufacturing, Automation, and Design Engineering program on May 26 to hear firsthand the students’ final report on a historic matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings.

Shelby Township Library’s summer reading program begins

2026-06-15T12:13:00-05:00

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Summer is here and with it comes a bunch of free time to fill. The Shelby Township Public Library is once again inviting youth, teens and adults to spend their summer enjoying books and other fun programming at the library through the “Plant a seed, read” summer reading program.

Center Line council approves budget, public safety assessment

2026-06-15T10:58:00-05:00

CENTER LINE — The Center Line City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026-27 budget and a new public safety assessment June 1, a move officials say is necessary to maintain police and fire services amid rising costs and a growing deficit.

Downtown champion honored at commission meeting

2026-06-15T10:06:00-05:00

MOUNT CLEMENS — At the Mount Clemens City Commission meeting on June 1, a longtime champion of the city’s downtown was recognized for her volunteer work.

Festival in the Park to celebrate 250 years of independence

2026-06-15T09:52:00-05:00

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Pre-Fourth of July Festival in the Park will be extra special this year, celebrating 250 years since the nation’s founding with the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Eastpointe retirees honored at school board meeting

2026-06-15T08:00:00-05:00

EASTPOINTE — The sound of school bells ringing last Monday from inside Eastpointe City Hall came from a group of Eastpointe Community Schools employees who recently retired.

Car buffs cruise down memory lane

2026-06-14T20:37:00-05:00

EASTPOINTE — “I’m gonna ride around in style. I’m gonna drive everybody wild. ’Cause I’ll have the only one there is around.”

Roseville celebrates completion of sewer pump station upgrade

2026-06-14T15:45:00-05:00

ROSEVILLE — City officials in Roseville recently celebrated the completion of a major infrastructure project.

Lake Shore unveils new early childhood and community center

2026-06-14T08:00:00-05:00

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On June 6, the Lake Shore Public Schools community gathered for the grand opening of the new early childhood and community center located on Harper Avenue.

Pulling garlic mustard stops spread of invasive plant

2026-06-14T08:00:00-05:00

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that can be detrimental to nearby plant and wildlife if allowed to spread.

Orchard Lake man ordained a priest

2026-06-13T08:51:00-05:00

ORCHARD LAKE — On May 23, the Rev. Daniel Whalen was ordained a priest in Detroit, and on May 24, he celebrated his first Mass as a priest at his home parish in Orchard Lake.

Roseville City Council approves social district for downtown area

2026-06-13T08:00:00-05:00

ROSEVILLE — Residents and visitors may soon be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages while walking through portions of downtown Roseville.

Mayor, council members address Jefferson Avenue project concerns

2026-06-13T08:00:00-05:00

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on June 1, Mayor Kip Walby addressed frustration and confusion about the relief sewer project on Jefferson Avenue.

Eastpointe’s Cruisin’ Gratiot ready to roll today

2026-06-13T00:00:00-05:00

EASTPOINTE — Start your engines for the 27th annual Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot June 13.

Fireworks set to explode over St. Clair Shores

2026-06-12T20:00:00-05:00

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the city and the nation’s 250th birthday with fantastic flair at the Fireworks Extravaganza in St. Clair Shores on June 26.

Shores taps Express Waste Services for new trash contract

2026-06-12T15:52:00-05:00

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on June 1, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 7-0 to use Express Waste Services for waste management services.

National Onion Ring Day will satisfy cravings June 22

2026-06-12T14:03:00-05:00

METRO DETROIT — Onion ring fanatics, get your tastebuds ready. It’s time for National Onion Ring Day, coming to a platter near you on June 22.

Champine announces retirement as Center Line city manager

2026-06-12T13:57:00-05:00

CENTER LINE — After nearly a decade as Center Line’s city manager, Dennis Champine has announced his retirement, closing a chapter that saw major investments in parks, downtown revitalization efforts and millions of dollars secured through grants and alternative funding resources.

Macomb County drain work includes extra benefits

2026-06-12T13:40:00-05:00

STERLING HEIGHTS — Construction is underway on a project using green infrastructure — including thousands of new trees and shrubs — to reduce and filter stormwater in Sterling Heights and to extend a recreational trail from a city park.

Suspect pleads guilty in vandalism case

2026-06-12T13:35:00-05:00

STERLING HEIGHTS — Two out-of-state men accused of spreading offensive graffiti in Sterling Heights earlier this year are taking different paths forward through the court system.

Students collect community foundation scholarships

2026-06-12T13:32:00-05:00

STERLING HEIGHTS — Local students with goals ranging from fighter pilot to physician got a boost for their future plans with scholarships awarded by the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation.