MACOMB COUNTY — Opportunity awaits. That was a recurring theme at the Macomb County 2026 Economic Forecast held March 2 at Macomb Community College’s South Campus. The annual event brings government and business audiences together to hear insights and expectations for the year ahead.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County will be holding its annual State of the County address this week.

NOVI — The Novi City Council recently amended its code of ordinances to allow it to adjust garbage and refuse rates, specifically to pass along increased recycling expenses to residents.

CLAWSON — Residents are being invited to an open house to discuss Consumers Energy’s Four Cities Metro Pipeline Project from 5 to 7 p.m. March 4 at the Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court in Clawson.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Animal Control, in partnership with the Martha T. Berry Foundation, officially launched the Martha’s Mutts Puppy Love Social at the Martha T. Berry medical care facility on Feb. 13.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Lathrup Village has been awarded a $21,678 cybersecurity grant through the fiscal year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.

SOUTHFIELD — Amid the federal government reportedly leasing office space in Southfield for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrative activities, the city of Southfield released a statement, as well as adopted a resolution, about public safety, civil rights and local policy.

ROYAL OAK — As winter turns to spring, homeowners are beginning to see the effects that snow, ice, and the cold have had on their homes. 

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In its sole meeting for February, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees got a preview of accessibility updates coming to the township’s website.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms Mayor John Gillooly is launching a new effort to celebrate the work of employees who keep the city running smoothly and make it what it is today.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 17, the Macomb Township Planning Commission met to consider a special land use request for a proposed Pilates studio in the township.

FRASER — At its meeting on Feb. 12, the Fraser City Council voted 7-0 to approve the proposed text of an ordinance amendment governing corner lot fences. 

BLOOMFIELD  TOWNSHIP — At the Feb. 16 Bloomfield Township Planning Commission meeting, residents spoke up about their opposition to a proposed text amendment to the township zoning ordinance and a site plan to develop an event center.

UTICA — During the Utica City Council’s Feb. 10 meeting, the presentation of the 2025 fiscal year auditor’s report noted growth in fund balances as well as some concerns with the audit process.

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe will be joining six other communities to participate in an effort aimed at revitalizing downtowns.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — While the weather is warming, last month saw higher levels of snowfall than in recent years, keeping county road crews busy clearing snow and ice.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Late last year, West Bloomfield Township filed a lawsuit against its trash hauler, Priority Waste Management, citing an alleged breach of contract.

WARREN — A routine reappointment recently turned contentious as the Warren City Council challenged the mayor’s appointment process, citing transparency concerns, inconsistent timing and a lack of information.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A new City Hall moves closer to reality as the Mount Clemens City Commission approved Partners in Architecture as the project’s architect on Feb. 17.

HAZEL PARK — Two men, allegedly in the country illegally, are in custody after federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement tracked them to the Amazon facility in Hazel Park where they work as delivery drivers.