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.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — A bipartisan proposal currently in committee in the state Legislature aims to crack down on scams at virtual currency kiosks — machines that are ubiquitous but undocumented, and where stolen money is rarely recovered.

FARMINGTON — Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa wasted no time declaring the upward trajectory of his city during his State of the Cities address March 6.

FARMINGTON — Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich outlined her city’s strategic vision during her State of Cities address, held March 6 at Farmington High School.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At the March 23 meeting of the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees, local first responders were recognized for their response to the March 12 attack at Temple Israel. 

STERLING HEIGHTS –– The Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation will look back and ahead at a public meeting this month.

FARMINGTON HILLS — There were many familiar questions — and few answers — when the Farmington Hills City Council heard again from representatives of the restaurant chain Culver’s on the topic of a new diner proposed for Orchard Twelve Plaza, on the west side of Orchard Lake Road just north of 12 Mile Road.

MOUNT CLEMENS — It can happen to anyone. Lose a job, miss some paychecks, and suddenly anyone could be at risk of losing their home — or facing homelessness altogether.

MADISON HEIGHTS — As winter loosens its icy grip, it’s time to start warming up for a springtime tradition in Madison Heights: the ‘Run for the Health of It’ 5K Run/Walk.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the Madison Heights City Council reduced the number of licenses and parcels available for medical and recreational marijuana businesses, and officials are hopeful this “rightsizing” will make for a more well-rounded mix of businesses.

ROYAL OAK — On March 23, the Royal Oak City Commission was presented with $3.3 million in grant funding from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments for traffic signal modernization.