EASTPOINTE — The “road diet” plan to change Nine Mile Road from five lanes to three lanes between Pleasant and Tuscany avenues has been nixed.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In a 5-2 vote, the St. Clair Shores City Council, at their March 18 meeting, approved ballot language for a streets millage proposal to be put on the August 2024 ballot.

WARREN — In keeping with Women’s History Month, the Women of Warren shared their vision board for the city at the March 26 City Council meeting.

ROYAL OAK — Vinsetta Boulevard, a street with a dense history, is lined with historic homes and a few significant bridges.

TROY — The legally required update to Troy’s master plan has been delayed, and the proposed plan was returned to the city’s Planning Commission for further input and discussion.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak War Memorial will be getting an addition to honor those who lost their lives due to toxic exposure to chemicals or hazardous substances during their military service.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees began its March 13 meeting honoring the work of a firefighter.

MACOMB COUNTY — Two Macomb County leaders have been recognized by the federal government for their community policing efforts.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Republican Dan Kress won the Feb. 27 election for the open Clinton Township Board of Trustees seat for a partial term which will be up for election again this August.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At a recent State of the Cities Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce event earlier this month, Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich had an opportunity to advocate for her city.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — At a State of the Cities Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce event March 6, Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa cited what he considers multiple strengths of his city.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A day after President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address, the mayors of Madison Heights and Hazel Park spoke to each city’s standing in 2024.

KEEGO HARBOR — A familiar face has returned to Keego Harbor City Hall.

ROYAL OAK — Conceptual designs for a pedestrian plaza on West Fifth Street between South Center Street and South Lafayette Street are still up for discussion as City Commission members had a few suggestions last month on how to make it better for the downtown community.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a large investment into its parks system.

ROCHESTER — Many commercial and residential projects are currently underway in Rochester, with many more in the planning stages, making for an exciting start to 2024, officials said.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees took steps toward ensuring the township’s water and sewer infrastructure remains in order by approving a five-year $53 million capital improvement plan at its Feb. 28 meeting.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — For generations, pet parents have been entrusting the medical care of their ill or injured animals to Dr. Lawrence Herzog, of Grosse Pointe Animal Clinic in Grosse Pointe Park.

WARREN — Warren resident Michael Howard has been actively involved in the community for nearly a decade, hosting block parties, founding Warren’s first Juneteenth celebration, running for City Council — and now organizing monthly community coffee nights.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, when the Madison Heights Arts Board told the City Council its plans for the year, it included a proposal to secure a bandshell for Civic Center Park in five years. As a result, city staff got involved and grants were found.