EASTPOINTE — Next year will mark the 100-year anniversary of St. Veronica Catholic Church, and parishioners have already begun planning for the milestone celebration.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Over two years since the Old Township Hall was relocated to the corner of Broughton Road and Plattsburg Street, plans to make the historic space stand out have been progressing at pace.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Louise Day-George has been named the Shelby Township Senior Center’s featured artist for the months of July and August.

UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Niken Patel and Logan Lawler, 2025 graduates from the Utica Center for Science and Industry, were named national champions in the SkillsUSA robotics and automation problem-solving competition earlier this summer.

METRO DETROIT — Retired Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois is a history buff, especially when it comes to Detroit landmarks and legends.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Two events are in the works this month for art appreciators in Madison Heights.

EASTPOINTE — For several years, Kesh Gallman has been making people laugh as a stand-up comedian in metro Detroit and around the country.

FARMINGTON — This year’s Farmington Founders Festival was filled with fun, food, entertainment and activities for guests of all ages — even their dogs.

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NOVI — A dance showcase at Fuerst Park in Novi July 17 highlighted some of the various types of Indian dances, and the talents of local performers of all ages.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield’s local television station is starting an initiative to digitize and preserve videos that pertain to the city.

HOLLAND, MI — There’s no shortage of sandy shores or charming beach towns along the Lake Michigan coastline. Ask any avid Michigan beach goer to share their favorite sunbathing spot or lakeside town and they’ll likely have a favorite or two.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge’s drive to install new public art made progress at a recent City Commission meeting.

NOVI — People came out in droves for the 40th annual Festival of Chariots in Novi on July 20.

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.