BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham is encouraging residents to build rain gardens in their yards. To make the process more accessible to the public, the city put together a step-by-step guide to building a rain garden at home.

FERNDALE — Looking for more outings that fit their schedule, two women have created a new early evening clubbing event: Cinderellas on the Dance Floor.

METRO DETROIT — Now that the snow has melted from yards, it is the time of year when homeowners start working toward a thriving garden and landscape.

ROYAL OAK — Michigan has been a part of KISStory for 50-plus years.

NOVI — MapleFest at Michigan State University’s Tollgate Farm in Novi, which was held March 7-8, celebrates the farm’s maple syrup harvest while educating the public on the process required to make maple syrup, as well as the other things that the farm has to offer.

ROYAL OAK — On April 26, join the Best Buddies of Michigan at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk at 8 a.m. at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. 

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University’s campus was bursting with activity April 4 as hundreds came to attend LTUX, the university’s annual games and anime expo.

EASTPOINTE — As board members of the Urban Seed Community Garden on Nine Mile Road, east of Gratiot Avenue, prepare for its 14th season, they are looking to make a few changes, as well as recruit more volunteers.

TROY — On March 27-28, Troy Historic Village hosted its 2026 Spring Egg Hunt.

WARREN — The former Ascension Catholic Church, once located at 21050 Ascension Ave. in Warren, assembled a 50-year anniversary booklet in 1976 that highlighted many aspects of the parish, including its popular sports teams.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With over 50 years of hosting life’s most important celebrations, Lakeland Manor has been a staple in the community. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade preparations are in full swing to celebrate Memorial Day the St. Clair Shores way.

SOUTHFIELD/DETROIT — “Hip Hop Expansion” on March 27 at the Detroit Institute of Arts celebrated the museum’s exhibit “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation” with music, lights and cultural exchange.

BERKLEY — Currently standing at 2219 Coolidge Highway is The Ivy Lofts, which opened in 2023 after years of proposals and planned developments.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods Men’s Club’s annual auction, taking place for its 45th year, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Gillham Recreation Center, 26363 Scotia Road.

FERNDALE — A new piece of public art is being donated to the city of Ferndale and will be located in the Woodward Avenue median.

DETROIT — The 47th annual Detroit Jazz Festival promises to bring more unforgettable concerts to downtown Detroit over the Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 to 7.

METRO DETROIT –– As severe weather rears its head throughout Michigan, there are important tools and tips Michiganders should keep in mind when protecting themselves and their families. 

BIRMINGHAM — From March 25 to 28, Detroit was the host of the 60th conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, and that show has yielded two inspired ceramics exhibits that will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center through April 30.

BIRMINGHAM/SOUTHFIELD — Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians elder and quillwork artist Yvonne Walker Keshick will be visiting Birmingham and Southfield to share traditions. At both events, Keshick will be joined by her daughter and fellow quillwork artist Odeimin Walker Keshick.