TROY — At its meeting Jan. 26, the Troy City Council waived the bidding process and awarded a contract for the Daupler Response Management System, from Daupler Inc., which will assist the city with internal and public emergency notices.

FERNDALE — At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Ferndale City Council approved a deficit elimination plan for its auto parking fund.

BIRMINGHAM — Throughout 2026, people from Birmingham’s local history will be highlighted in the “They Changed Birmingham” display that can be found in the central lobby of City Hall.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Local nonprofits looking for a hand from the city of Mount Clemens found themselves with nothing following a vote by the City Commission on Feb. 2.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Saluting standout performers is a yearly tradition in Sterling Heights, a time to pause and applaud the workers who keep the city running strong.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s development of its government surveillance ordinance continued at recent City Council meetings.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A proposed housing development along 23 Mile Road appears to be headed for denial before the township’s Board of Trustees, as developers and members of the Macomb Township Planning Commission could not resolve issues with the project.

FRASER — On Jan. 29, staffers at Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick presented a proposed plan for a Mulvey Road pathway in Fraser. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills recently received a $500,000 grant through the state’s Land and Water Conservation Fund program to improve the playground and parking lot at Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills.

BEVERLY HILLS — The community has until March 1 to share feedback with the village of Beverly Hills through the Southfield and Beverly Roads Traffic Calming Intersection Study Survey.

MADISON HEIGHTS — By the end of January, the city of Madison Heights had already declared 22 snow events and one snow emergency, with more possibly on the horizon.

MADISON HEIGHTS — In an effort to improve street safety, the city of Madison Heights has received grant funding to install new crosswalks in select areas, as well as mini traffic circles.

STERLING HEIGHTS — City officials are taking a proactive approach to the possibility of data centers coming to Sterling Heights.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Pickleball is a popular activity in Sterling Heights, so much so that the city is opening a designated facility for players this summer.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills City Council recently voted not to reconsider a project for the Paker/Lundy neighborhood that had been proposed by the Forest at Riverwalk Development, LLC.

EASTPOINTE — Community members and leaders came together Feb. 2 for the annual State of the City address.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their meeting on Feb. 2, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a resolution to adopt an updated Federal Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation plan in a 7-0 vote. 

WARREN — Warren is joining the list of cities that may soon see delivery drones flying overhead — but not without some concerns.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After nearly two years of back and forth between city officials and developers, the Farmington Hills City Council approved a planned unit development located at 13 Mile Road west of Middlebelt Road. The decision was made at the council’s Jan. 12 meeting amid community opposition.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At their meeting on Jan. 26, Harrison Township trustees approved the demolition of a South River Road property in a 6-0 vote.