TROY — The Senior Dining Room in the Troy Community Center has recently been revamped into the Troy Senior Center.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — There is a group of local residents and students who are always going the extra mile to help others, stay positive and strive to do the right thing.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland County’s first “neuro-inclusive” neighborhood, Walton Oaks, is coming to Rochester Hills.

ROYAL OAK — An array of complaints brought forth by the Sdao family have been circling the Oakview Cemetery mausoleum.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The auditorium in Bloomfield Township Hall will be getting some renovations later this year.

SOUTHFIELD — The City Council unanimously approved a plan to adapt and reuse the Holiday Inn building at 25100 Northwestern Highway for multiple-family residential use Sept. 30.

TROY — Since opening in 2014, the Troy Transit Center has served thousands of riders not only through Amtrak trips but also through its bus and taxi access.

UTICA — A brand-new interactive gaming and activities center called Activate has opened in Utica.

FRANKLIN — In November, voters will see a proposal to approve or deny a new liquor license in the village. Gray Dog Café LLC plans to open in 2025 and is requesting a Class C on-premises liquor license at its future location, 32644 Franklin Road.

ROSEVILLE — John Saylor was a junior high school student living in Roseville when Macomb Mall first opened in 1964 at Gratiot Avenue and Masonic Boulevard.

ROYAL OAK — Two muralists have been approved to start painting in the downtown area after the unanimous decision of the City Commission at its Sept. 23 meeting.

BERKLEY — Plans to open a gun shop in downtown Berkley have been abandoned after outcry from residents.

ROSEVILLE — Roseville is the latest Michigan city to get a Chick-fil-A location. The new popular poultry location, which had its grand opening Oct. 3, is at the intersection of Masonic Boulevard and Gratiot Avenue.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights recently put together a tribute for one of its premier industrial factories that is celebrating its big four-oh. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — At a Farmington Hills Planning Commission meeting Sept. 19, residents had the opportunity to share their thoughts about a proposal that has stirred up controversy in the city.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A development proposal that caused a stir among some residents last year has yet to be resolved.

FRASER — The public will once again be able to voice their opinion before the City Council about the fate of the former State Bank of Fraser building A hearing about Sheetz’s conditional rezoning request for the property will take place Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.

BIRMINGHAM — As new businesses open in downtown Birmingham, they now have a guide to help answer questions about operating in the city.

TROY — The site that previously housed the international headquarters of Kmart Corp. could see multiple land uses in addition to the initial plans for University of Michigan Health’s potential medical facility.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Adults with diverse learning needs will have more opportunities to further their educations and develop new skills, thanks to a new initiative.