ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on April 6, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-0 to approve adding a $50,000 match to a grant they received to renovate bathrooms at the Civic Ice Arena. 

FERNDALE — A member of the Ferndale City Council announced his resignation, leaving a vacancy that the council will have to fill.

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson is going to hold interviews to fill a vacancy on the City Council on April 23 following the resignation of Heather Rinkevich in March. 

MACOMB COUNTY — On April 20, changes will be coming to the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation bus services in Macomb County.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Development of a new “flagship” city park picked up momentum this month when officials approved a $4.7 million construction bid.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A city-county partnership is quite literally paving the way for a new pedestrian trail in Sterling Heights.

WARREN — Warren Mayor Lori Stone has presented a $445.5 million proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year, outlining modest overall growth while warning that aging infrastructure and rising costs are putting increased pressure on the city’s finances.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At the Farmington Hills City Council meeting April 13, members voted unanimously to approve amendments to a planned unit development, paving the way for a Culver’s restaurant at the Orchard Twelve Plaza, located on the northwest corner of Orchard Lake and 12 Mile roads.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Over $866,000 was allocated for roadwork projects across Clinton Township, with the Board of Trustees entering two cost-sharing agreements with the county on April 13.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Discussions about a special assessment district for canal dredging continued at the Harrison Township Board of Trustees meeting on April 13.

SYLVAN LAKE — At its meeting March 11, the Sylvan Lake City Council heard a proposal for a planned unit development for Trailside, at the former site of the Daniel Whitfield School at 2000 Orchard Lake Road. 

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson is looking to fill a vacancy on the City Council following the leave of Heather Rinkevich in March. 

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Nearly 400 people gathered in Lathrup Village on March 28 to participate in the national No Kings protest.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A volunteer board that focuses on quality-of-life matters for current and future generations is drawing praise for its efforts.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Road improvements, more firefighters and solar energy investment are highlights of the city’s spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is hoping to expand its inventory of electric vehicle chargers in the near future.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Planning Commission met on March 24 and gave its recommendation for changes being made at a Sheetz gas station under construction on the township’s border.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved an agreement for a cross-connection inspection plan at its March 25 meeting.

FRASER — At its meeting on March 12, the Fraser City Council decided on a number of items including park trash cans, the pavement program, and a sewer lining contract recommendation. 

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Business View Publishing recently recognized Shelby Township as a “best managed” community for 2025.