ROYAL OAK — The sixth annual Juneteenth celebration in Royal Oak will return from 3 to 7 p.m. June 19 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. 

BIRMINGHAM — The Baldwin Public Library will be holding a story time that integrates American Sign Language into its programming.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Until this year, Jarc would annually bring families in the community together by hosting an outside carnival.

PONTIAC — The city of Pontiac is gearing up to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Pontiac automobile brand June 22–27.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 2026 Shelby Township Summer Fest will kick off summertime June 26-27 at the Shelby Township Civic Center Campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Summer is here and with it comes a bunch of free time to fill. The Shelby Township Public Library is once again inviting youth, teens and adults to spend their summer enjoying books and other fun programming at the library through the “Plant a seed, read” summer reading program.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Pre-Fourth of July Festival in the Park will be extra special this year, celebrating 250 years since the nation’s founding with the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that can be detrimental to nearby plant and wildlife if allowed to spread. 

ORCHARD LAKE — On May 23, the Rev. Daniel Whalen was ordained a priest in Detroit, and on May 24, he celebrated his first Mass as a priest at his home parish in Orchard Lake.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the city and the nation’s 250th birthday with fantastic flair at the Fireworks Extravaganza in St. Clair Shores on June 26. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — Come hungry. Come thirsty. That’s the advice organizers of this month’s American Polish Festival & Craft Show have for folks interested in attending the fun-filled, three-day event.

METRO DETROIT — Every time Steven Schechter drives his rare Land Rover 101 Forward Control military vehicle in a local car cruise, he brings a piece of British military history with him. The Franklin resident purchased the 1972 model from Auto Europe, which has a service center and a showroom in Birmingham.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Juneteenth commemorates the date that the last slaves learned they were freed following the Civil War. Its holiday is an opportunity for Americans to celebrate the country’s progress toward equality for all.

METRO DETROIT — If you want a better body, get a personal trainer. If you want a better landscape, try a garden coach.

MOUNT CLEMENS — As the United States gets ready to be one of the hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, unearthed art from the last US-hosted cup serves as the centerpiece for an exhibit that brings the beautiful game close to home.

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak is gearing up to welcome back the popular Arts, Beats & Eats festival on Labor Day weekend.

TROY — Jen Peters, the executive director of the Troy Historic Village, recently received the Peninsulas Prize for Advocacy from the Michigan Museums Association.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Jose Guzman Jr., the president nominee for Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club, recently completed a 10K for Picking Up the Pieces through the Bloomfield Rotary Club. Guzman completed the run May 24 and collected a total of $3,200 in donations.

FRANKLIN — Franklin is going back in time in the world of baseball. At 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, the village will host “A Gentleman’s Game” as the Franklin Base Ball Club plays the Wyandotte Stars on the grassy village green in a 1860’s game of baseball.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — In the coming weeks, the Bloomfield Township Police Department will be posting about a jewelry heist where five pieces of jewelry are stolen from Fredrick Jewelers.