ROYAL OAK — Some big changes are being made at the Detroit Zoo to align with the rebranding that took place in 2024, including a revamp of the Zoofari Market involving a coffee shop at the front of the zoo.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An over 150-year-old historic barn has been saved from demolition in Oakland Township.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The old Annie Lathrup school building, located at 27700 Southfield Road, which is owned by the Surnow Company, has become the talk of the town.

CLAWSON — As the second anniversary of Alexandria Verner’s tragic death approaches, the Clawson community will be holding a memorial to honor and remember her.

FRASER — The Baumgartner House Museum is celebrating its 150-year anniversary this year. Its rich history shows what Fraser looked like in the beginning.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will be hosting public interviews Feb. 6 with the finalists for its open city manager position.

TROY — At 7:54 a.m. Jan. 31, the Troy Fire Department and the Troy Police Department responded to a report of a hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed a 5-year-old boy from Royal Oak.  The explosion took place at the Oxford Center, located at 165 Kirts Blvd.

ROSEVILLE/WARREN — The ex-boyfriend of a missing Warren mother is now facing additional charges after police said that DNA collected at what they believe to be the crime scene was matched to her.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills City Council members voted “no” to Sheetz coming to their community after residents made it clear that “this is not the place” at a Council meeting Jan. 13.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights man has been found guilty on five charges related to 2023 sexual assaults following a jury trial.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The printing plant on the corner Mound Road and Metro Parkway, which has been cranking out papers since the early 1970s, is set to shutter in August.

WARREN — A petition to recall Warren Mayor Lori Stone citing her delayed action to establish a land bank in the city was suspended Jan. 21.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Capital improvements and a tax reduction? It is what the leadership of Mount Clemens Community Schools believes is possible.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Following an extensive public feedback process last year, officials at Oakland County Parks have unveiled the renovations planned for Red Oaks Park — the space once known as Ambassador Park, leased from the city of Madison Heights.

WEST BLOOMFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — Amid community support for Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum, the West Bloomfield Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant two variances for the long-time Oakland County establishment to operate in West Bloomfield Township at a meeting Jan. 21.

METRO DETROIT — Drastic changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage will go into effect Feb. 21. Both of Michigan’s major political parties are currently trying to rein in these efforts in the Legislature.

METRO DETROIT — This year, the Progressive Detroit Boat Show is back with magnificent boats and activities for the whole family.

ROYAL OAK — Shrine Catholic Schools are in the midst of National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 and are celebrating with service and activities. 

ROYAL OAK — A new way to work out has given South Oakland YMCA members the motivation needed to continue their New Year’s workout resolutions into the rest of the year.