STERLING HEIGHTS — Ford Motor Co.’s Van Dyke Plant is shown here under construction at the northwest corner of Van Dyke Avenue and 18 Mile Road.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Community Center was a melting pot of ethnic pride and people March 13 during the city’s annual Cultural Exchange.

WARREN — Every Sunday morning just before 10 a.m. worship, the Rev. K.C. Lazzara heads up to the loft at St. Paul United Church of Christ to ring the rooftop bells.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens Farmer’s Market is leaving its long-time home on North River Road this year, but the market is not happy about it.

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host its annual games, esports and anime expo, called “LTUX,” from noon to 8 p.m. April 4 at its Southfield campus, located at 21000 W. 10 Mile Road.

UTICA — During the Utica City Council’s March 10 meeting, representatives with the Clinton River Watershed Council discussed potential canoe and kayak launch site updates that could be accomplished at sites in Utica in the near future.

FERNDALE — The Lawrence Street Gallery has been hosting an exhibition specializing in pottery that will continue through the end of the month.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — History buffs and baseball fans alike might find the upcoming presentation at the Bloomfield Township Public Library on Tuesday, March 24, particularly interesting as Jose Guzman Jr. will talk about his lifelong love for baseball and dig into its history of inclusion and diversity. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. 

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham will host a new event this spring. 

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The city of Lathrup Village hosted a Black History Month panel on Feb. 26 in the City Hall Community Room at 27400 Southfield Road.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After 166 years, Elizabeth Packard may soon become better known and receive some of the credit she deserves, thanks to theater students at Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills.

TROY — Hockey Mentors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free ice skating and hockey opportunities for individuals of all ages with disabilities.

ROSEVILLE — Last year, Roseville Community Schools celebrated 100 years of educating students.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city’s diversity will be on display March 13 during the 2026 Cultural Exchange, an annual event showcasing food, art, music, clothing and more from a variety of ethnicities.

The boil water advisory for Novi has been lifted as of March 11, but there are many things to do to ensure that contaminated water particles are removed from all lines into one’s home or business.

NOVI — Members of the Novi Community School District plunged into frigid water on Feb. 28 to raise money for Special Olympics.

TROY — The next production by the Ridgedale Players is an aquatic adventure that adapts a modern Disney classic.

TROY — Just in time for syrup-making season, the Troy Nature Society celebrated the grand opening of its new sugar shed.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Museum Director Leslie Pielack has published a user-friendly guide that documents local history of the Underground Railroad. The book, “An Illustrated Guide to the Underground Railroad in Oakland County,” can be found at the Baldwin Public Library, among other places.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center recently launched  Memory Café @ the BBAC, a program designed to support caregivers and people living with dementia by providing a safe place to connect.