Seasonal Features

Published June 7, 2021

City lays down rules for another summer fireworks season

STERLING HEIGHTS — When it comes to launching consumer fireworks, following state and local regulations may make the difference between an event that sizzles and one that fizzles, according to Sterling Heights officials.

Published June 5, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Hitting the road for fun in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Know Kate Upton’s beau? What about the nickname of George Anderson? Who is Miggy? People who had some clue what those questions referred to would have had a leg up at the first Harrison Township Road Rally, which had a Detroit Tigers theme.

Crowd applauds return of parade, normalcy

Published June 4, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Crowd applauds return of parade, normalcy in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Sitting in a lawn chair along Jefferson Avenue, Anna Robinson said she was “100%” ready for normal life to return.

Published June 4, 2021

Metro

USPBL celebrates five-year anniversary

UTICA — Though COVID-19 presented plenty of obstacles to the United Shore Professional Baseball League, the league is still going strong, kicking off its fifth year May 28 at Jimmy John’s Field.

Published June 3, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Memorial Day service pays tribute to America’s fallen

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Over 100 people paid their respects to fallen members of the armed forces by way of a Memorial Day service recently.

Published May 31, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley’s Art Bash, Street Art Fest get conditional approvals

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council gave tentative approvals for two art festivals to occur later this year.

Published May 31, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

UCS alumni share experiences in Army, moving up the ranks

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Ferguson II joined the Army in August 1996 as a combat engineer just after graduating from Utica High School.

Published May 30, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley bringing back SummerFest events after pandemic delay

BERKLEY — The Berkley Parks and Recreation Department will be bringing back its slate of summer events after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published May 27, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield Garden Walk returns

SOUTHFIELD — After being forced to take a year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southfield Parks and Garden Club will host its 14th annual Garden Walk 2-5 p.m. June 20.

Line dancers take the floor during a 2019 concert in Veterans Memorial Park.

Published May 27, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Music on the Lake returns for summer in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Proclaiming that “it’s like we’re getting back to normal,” Mayor Kip Walby thanked Petitpren for bringing its 30th season of Music on the Lake back to Veterans Memorial Park in June, July and August.

Published May 26, 2021

Metro

Secondhand shines during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — If you haven’t wanted to do any secondhand shopping for the past year, who could blame you? Folks have been doing their best to keep their hands to themselves and stop the spread of germs for fear of contracting COVID-19.

Published May 26, 2021

Madison - Park News

Date announced for memorial service in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Memorial Day parade will not take place this year in the city of Madison Heights, out of an abundance of caution over the pandemic. But there will still be a memorial service to pay respects to those who died serving in the military and those who continue to serve.

Published May 26, 2021

Warren Weekly

Center Line, Warren prepare for festival and cruise

CENTER LINE/WARREN — It’s still technically spring, but the festival and car cruise season are about to kick into high gear in Center Line and Warren.

Published May 25, 2021

Metro

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 25, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods to host Juneteenth celebration

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods residents and Wayne County Community College District are inviting the community to join them in celebrating one of the landmark moments in United States history.

Published May 25, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

CMPL presentation focuses on Mackinac summer cottages

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The unofficial start to summer is nearly here. For some, that means taking a trip up north, to the area where Michigan’s lower and upper peninsulas meet.

Published May 24, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby to host in-person Memorial Day event

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In honor of all the veterans who have served the country and the veterans who died during the pandemic, Shelby Township will be hosting its first public event since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all public gatherings last year.

Published May 21, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Memorial Day Parade canceled

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Memorial Day Parade Committee announced May 11 that the 2021 Memorial Day Parade has been canceled.

Published May 12, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Franklin Garden Walk returns in June after COVID hiatus

FRANKLIN — The 36th annual Franklin Garden Walk will be held on Wednesday, June 9, and tickets are on sale now.

Published May 12, 2021

Rochester Post

Inside|Out program brings art to Paint Creek Trail

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Detroit Institute of Arts’ 2021 Inside|Out program will once again bring art to the Rochester area this summer.