MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission met on July 5 and unanimously supported a social district permit for Gumbo’s LLC.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A planned unit development proposal for a new apartment complex recently failed to stick the landing.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Blossom Ridge, a luxury senior living campus at Adams and Dutton roads in Oakland Township, recently celebrated its three-year anniversary.

ROSEVILLE — Rumors have been circulating in Roseville about what the former Toys R Us building might become.

TROY — The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Automation Alley, Oakland County and the Michigan Department of Economic Development, announced June 1 that the first U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing will be located in Troy.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights recently gave a well-known local developer a chance to put rental units on Park Place.

WARREN — General Motors Co. has announced an investment at the company’s Global Technical Center to prepare it to build a car that will “challenge the ultra-luxury space with defining design, technology and performance,” the company said in a press release.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clintondale Community Schools is embarking on a $5.2 million project to upgrade facilities around the district, including improvements and new field turf at Clintondale High School’s Don Seiferlein Stadium.

ROCHESTER — Shoppers will have the opportunity to hunt for bargains and support local businesses as they stroll along Main Street in downtown Rochester next month.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The changing Michigan weather shuts down boats and seasonal restaurants each year, but they’re all ready to set sail as summer kicks in.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Another Hill restaurant is expanding its outdoor dining space.

BERKLEY — Two marijuana businesses in Berkley were given approvals for licenses by the City Council.

BIRMINGHAM — The concept of social districts has been discussed by city of Birmingham officials, but after consideration of their vision of Birmingham’s potential, they decided they do not want to pursue social districts.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Plans are coming together for the new Active Adult Center, to be located between Madison Heights City Hall and the Madison Heights Public Library at Civic Center Plaza on 13 Mile Road west of John R Road, and connected to each building.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local business is offering haircuts for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting the Madison Heights Food Pantry. 

METRO DETROIT — Six C & G Newspapers staffers recently received a total of 11 Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Excellence in Journalism awards in the print Class C category — circulation over 15,000.

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Civic Theater is making an offer that is likely to get the attention of local movie buffs.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With multiple restaurants offering dinner with a view, summertime in Michigan specifically appeals to restaurants in St. Clair Shores.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Cranbrook Educational Community recently purchased the St. Elizabeth Briarbank Home, which was previously used as a Catholic assisted living community for local women.

FARMINGTON HILLS — When furnishing a new home, clocks are often part of the décor. While they are functional to measure and indicate time, they also can be a decorative piece to provide the right finishing touch.