HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park has applied for a federal grant that would help fund design and walkability improvements along the John R corridor, something officials hope will maintain the momentum of a growing downtown.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — It was an unfortunate year, financially speaking, for Harrison Township, according to Township Treasurer Lawrence Tomenello.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their April 3 meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a request to participate in the new National Opioids Settlement. This will be the third settlement the city has opted into.

BERKLEY — The arrival of a puppy store in Berkley caused much attention a couple months ago, and the City Council is on the verge of passing an ordinance to temporarily prohibit future businesses from settling in the city.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A new online program called WaterSmart can give residents more knowledge and control over their “liquid” assets.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City is looking for its next city manager, but until it finds that person, a familiar face will be acting as the city’s top administrator.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Nobody likes blight on their block.

EASTPOINTE — As chairman of the Michigan Senate Pre-K-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, has been visiting school districts around the state to determine their individual needs.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission has approved two changes designed to improve its downtown parking system.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Prince Drewry Park Market Days event series is back for 2023 after a unanimous vote at the April 10 Board of Trustees meeting.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees took a step to expand the footprint of one of its newest parks, buying a home located around the soon-to-be Pitchford Park at its April 12 meeting.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Old, flat, unused and expensive: so says the Harrison Township Board of Trustees about a strip of land the township owns.

MOUNT CLEMENS — At its meeting on April 3, the Mount Clemens City Commission paved the way for the Administrative Hearings Bureau to have the force of law.

NOVI — The Novi City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 3.93 acres of land, located at 25901 Beck Road, from Novi Funeral Home LLC, during its regular meeting March 20.

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — The city at “the center of it all” talked of aspirations for 2023 and beyond at the annual state of the cities address March 27.

NOVI — Residents of the historic Lake Wall subdivision, which was first deeded in 1919, have rallied after the city of Novi took legal action to remove the access privileges to Walled Lake of one of their neighbors, which they fear could remove lake access for all of them.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Severe flooding and basement backups from a record-breaking rainstorm in June 2021 resulted in billing confusion for the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority, which serves the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On March 24, representatives from Shelby Township and the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce came together for the State of the Township address to share a comprehensive look at the recent accomplishments and plans in the township.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission approved a motion to change the 65 Market Street tax capture and reimbursement plan at its March 20 meeting.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township is asking residents for their input through a survey to help plan the township’s updates to its master plan and its annual top priorities.