NOVI — Dear Asian Youth Novi, in conjunction with the city of Novi and the Novi Public Library, will hold its second annual Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. June 2 at Fuerst Park.

HAZEL PARK/WARREN — On May 17, the Michigan Bureau of Elections determined former Warren Mayor James Fouts’ affidavit of identity was valid as a candidate in the newly redistricted District 14 of the Michigan House of Representatives.

ROYAL OAK — The long-awaited design of the Detroit Zoological Society water tower was finally revealed on the morning of May 21. 

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/FARMS — Memorial Day is a solemn holiday set aside to acknowledge those who lost their lives in service to their country, and in the Grosse Pointes, there are two programs on that day that pay tribute to members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice.

NOVI — People from all over the world came to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi May 17-19 to attend the Motor City Comic Con and have the chance to meet their favorite celebrities and comic book artists.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A passion for teaching runs in the family of Rochester High School teacher Kelley Cusmano, who was recently named the 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year.

FRANKLIN — This year, Franklin resident and bestselling author Mitch Albom will be joining the community at the historic Franklin Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day service, presented by The Franklin Cemetery Association. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. May 27.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Every day, law enforcement officers enter harm’s way to protect the people and communities they serve.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham recently received a grant from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments for a road safety audit of the intersection of Maple Road and Eton Street.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Corewell Health Children’s held its big Bike Day on May 11, where 100 children were fitted for adaptive bicycles.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale’s massive celebration of Pride and the LGBTQ+ community will make its colorful return next month.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Intelligent. Upbeat. Caring. Humble. Successful. Energetic. Family-oriented. These are just some of the words that those who knew him used to describe Grosse Pointe Woods City Councilman Thomas Vaughn, who died May 11 at the age of 68 after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.

ROYAL OAK — Memorial Day is coming up on May 27, and the city of Royal Oak has been hard at work planning the annual Memorial Day Parade.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At approximately 8 p.m. May 18, the Farmington Hills Police Department responded to a residence in the 22000 block of Elmgrove Street on a report of an injured man who had been attacked by a family dog, which is believed to be a pitbull mix, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

ROYAL OAK — Lois Mann, of Oak Ridge Elementary School, smiled ear to ear throughout the celebration May 17 of her 50 years of teaching kindergarten.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Commuters who rely on taking the Clinton River Road bridge over M-53 will have to make alternative plans.

ROCHESTER — A propane tank caught fire and exploded on the sidewalk in downtown Rochester, injuring seven people, including five who were taken to the hospital, May 18.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — Local residents will have the opportunity to honor U.S. military service members this Memorial Day.

METRO DETROIT — Each time Bart van der Sterren visits the Netherlands American Cemetery, he places a bouquet of fresh flowers at the Wall of the Missing.

EASTPOINTE — A heated argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend took a violent turn when the boyfriend was stabbed at least six times.