ROCHESTER HILLS — Construction is underway at Nowicki Park, the city’s first new park in the northwest section of Rochester Hills.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A second “neuro-inclusive” neighborhood, Auburn Oaks, will be opening in Rochester Hills.

TROY — A Circuit Court judge has denied an appeal by the city of Troy to overturn a lawsuit ruling in favor of a volunteer firefighter whose employment had been terminated.

MADISON HEIGHTS — In the days leading up to the city’s LGBTQ+ Arts & Pride festival at Civic Center Park June 7, a narrowly divided Madison Heights City Council held an emergency meeting that canceled a storytime and singalong by a drag performer.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Tiffani Allen.

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Over 300 graduates from Southfield Public Schools crossed the stage at commencement ceremonies on June 5 at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, located at 2600 Atwater St. in Detroit.

ROSEVILLE — As Roseville Community Schools closed out the 2025-2026 school year, educators set time aside at the June 1 Board of Education meeting to recognize staff and students during “Nice Things Happening.”

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clintondale High School students looking forward to prom night had their dreams dashed.

SOUTHFIELD — After nine weeks of learning the ins and outs of police operations, 24 people graduated June 2 from the 2026 Southfield Police Department Citizens Police Academy.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village City Council and city staff hosted a town hall on June 1 at the Lathrup Village City Hall to discuss a special assessment and two millages, the latter of which are expected to appear on the upcoming August and November ballots.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 27-year-old man from Waterford Township is in critical condition after crashing his car into a parked patrol vehicle on westbound M-59 in Rochester Hills May 29.

ROCHESTER HILLS — “This place is really special to me and, hopefully, special to you,” Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett told the crowd as he officially opened the city’s newest park, Brooklands Plaza, to the community May 21.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — About three years after breaking ground, the A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Center for the Performing Arts in Grosse Pointe Park is finally finished and welcoming visitors.

BERKLEY — A Berkley writer soon will be releasing a massive behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential comedy films of all time.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council has chosen its newest member. At its May 26 meeting, the council members voted 4-0 to appoint Nina LaSalle to join them. She succeeds Donnie Johnson, who resigned last month due to new job requirements.

FERNDALE — The 16th annual Ferndale Pride festival took place this past weekend, bringing together thousands to celebrate the LGBTQIA community.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As population growth drives development throughout Macomb Township, local officials are racing against time, the bulldozer and future uncertainty to preserve a sliver of nature along the North Branch of the Clinton River.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission in a 5-1 vote May 18 approved a first reading for the rezoning of 2800 W. 14 Mile Road from general industrial to planned unit development to accommodate plans for a Kroger and a building with 85 dwellings.

FRASER — The Fraser Department of Public Safety has confirmed that a 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer May 30 was armed with a knife.