BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The summer between her freshman and sophomore years of high school, Bloomfield Hill’s resident Ananya Singla started her first job at McDonald’s. At the age of 15, she learned life lessons that she wanted to share with other teenagers — inspiring her to write a book.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Art enthusiasts will gather at the Village of Rochester Hills July 26-27 for the 21st annual Fine Art at The Village.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — As part of its celebration of 75 years as a city in 2025, Grosse Pointe Woods invites its residents and their guests to Music on the Lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. July 25 in front of City Hall at 20025 Mack Plaza.

GROSSE POINTES — He might have retired as the longtime news anchor at WDIV-TV on Dec. 13, but Devin Scillian, of Grosse Pointe Park, has hardly been idle since.

METRO DETROIT — Whether he’s on stage performing his comedy/magic “Just Joe Magic Show” or teaching students inside the classroom, Joe Chasney knows how to capture an audience.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For almost as long as she can remember, Grosse Pointe Farms resident Carol LaChiusa has been making art. And for someone who’ll celebrate her 95th birthday this week, that’s more than eight decades.

BERKLEY  — Downtown Berkley saw many visitors on Coolidge Highway to check out the Berkley Street Art Fest.

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak will be bringing the glam on July 26 during the annual Pride event in downtown Royal Oak.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Aquafest will look a little different this year, but it will still be a blast with fun activities for families to enjoy.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Parade of Lights is back this year to support another awesome charity and spread light and joy on Aug. 2.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Now in its 22nd year, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show will return to West Bloomfield this weekend.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Samantha LaLonde, 29, a Farmington Hills native and graduate of Harrison High School, was named “Rookie of the Year” in the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race by finishing with the best time for the first-time mushers.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Words and art combined during Farmington Hill’s inaugural Literary Art Exhibit at Farmington Hills City Hall June 25.

TROY — Multiple Troy students were among the winners of Oakland County’s first Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village recently opened its summer exhibit on the Underground Railroad, open now through Aug. 28.

NOVI — Grammy-nominated artist Gaura Mani is scheduled to perform at the 40th annual Festival of Chariots in Novi on July 20.

WALLED LAKE — “Now.Here.This.” The Inspired Acting Company’s production of the musical by that name is set to open on July 11.

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTES — The Detroit Institute of Arts is home to masterpieces from the past and present, and now they can say future as well.

BERKLEY — As Pride month came to an end last month, the city of Berkley held a celebration for its LGBTQ+ community.

BERKLEY — Berkley’s colorful art festival is back to transform the streets of the downtown with chalk.