ROYAL OAK — Several local businesses received a letter regarding next year’s Rochester Road resurfacing project that has raised concerns and questions about the potential impact on parking.

ROYAL OAK — Several local businesses received a letter regarding next year’s Rochester Road resurfacing project that has raised concerns and questions about the potential impact on parking. 

SOUTHFIELD — At a March 24 meeting, Southfield City Council members unanimously approved a request to rezone the parcel at 16400 JL Hudson Drive from regional shopping zoning to an overlay development district to permit the renovation and reuse of the former Plaza Hotel for mixed-use apartments and support services for the New Foster Care.

BIRMINGHAM — At the Birmingham City Commission meeting April 7, the commission unanimously voted in favor of a resolution that approved the proposed Willits and Bates Project design.

TROY — At a meeting April 8, the Troy Planning Commission unanimously approved the recommendation for a conditional rezoning of a subject parcel from NN (Neighborhood Node) and R-1B to RT, as a part of the Village of Hastings residential project, located in the Telford Ridge subdivision near the east side of Livernois Road and the north side of Square Lake Road.

ROYAL OAK — The public was called to City Hall during the April 8 Planning Commission meeting to voice their opinions about the proposed master plan of 2050.

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is looking to connect with small business owners who are affected by the ongoing construction around the city.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Once school is out for summer, construction will start on the roadway and right of way along 11 Mile Road from John R Road to Lorenz Street, implementing changes that aim to improve safety and walkability.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With construction looming along the Nautical Mile, business owners are understandably worried about its impact.

ROSEVILLE — An outspoken Roseville artist, known for the vibrant murals on his Utica junction studio, is trying to block a new gas station and convenience store from moving in.

UTICA — The Utica Reptarium has been planning on expanding to another building just across the street with an additional 30,000 square feet on Van Dyke Avenue in Utica called the LegaSea Aquarium.

OXFORD — The Metamora Golf & Country Club ownership group announced that they have acquired Boulder Pointe Golf Club in a sale that closed on Friday, Feb. 28.

BERKLEY — The marquee that stands tall over the city of Berkley in the heart of its downtown soon will have a transfer of ownership.

MACOMB COUNTY — As the temperatures rise, local fishing stores prepare for the new season by stocking up and hoping for good weather.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees March 4 approved the construction of an $8.5 million Sheetz gas station to be built at 48945 Van Dyke Ave. and 7828 22 Mile Road on 1.614 acres in Shelby Township.

MOUNT CLEMENS — It has been a long time coming, but now it is here. Beginning the week of March 24, work on Mount Clemens’ Downtown Revitalization Project is underway.

NOVI — The flex lanes on Interstate 96 in Oakland County are now open.

TROY — Although members of the Troy Planning Commission unanimously agreed to table an agenda item related to the latest version of the Village of Hastings residential project, some community members appeared to be more receptive to the revamped plans at a meeting Feb. 25.

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Wellness Center in Pleasant Ridge’s Community Center is set to undergo some improvements next month.

BEVERLY HILLS — Sidewalks continue to be a priority to the village of Beverly Hills, as a process is in place to implement grant money to improve connectivity throughout the village.