DETROIT — The 47th annual Detroit Jazz Festival promises to bring more unforgettable concerts to downtown Detroit over the Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 to 7.

METRO DETROIT –– As severe weather rears its head throughout Michigan, there are important tools and tips Michiganders should keep in mind when protecting themselves and their families. 

BIRMINGHAM — From March 25 to 28, Detroit was the host of the 60th conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, and that show has yielded two inspired ceramics exhibits that will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center through April 30.

BIRMINGHAM/SOUTHFIELD — Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians elder and quillwork artist Yvonne Walker Keshick will be visiting Birmingham and Southfield to share traditions. At both events, Keshick will be joined by her daughter and fellow quillwork artist Odeimin Walker Keshick.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — New York Times best-selling author Kate Messner will be coming to the Bloomfield Township Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — At the Bloomfield Hills Board of Education meeting March 23, a resolution to enter into two separate interlocal agreements with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission for Bowers Farm and the E.L. Johnson Nature Center passed unanimously.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — A bipartisan proposal currently in committee in the state Legislature aims to crack down on scams at virtual currency kiosks — machines that are ubiquitous but undocumented, and where stolen money is rarely recovered.

METRO DETROIT — Jack Frost had a love for cars that stretched for miles. A true gearhead, he was forever tinkering under the hood of different vehicles, and over his lifetime he restored 55 different makes and models.

METRO DETROIT — The Federal Bureau of Investigations held a press conference March 30 with more insight on the possible motives behind the March 12 attack on Temple Israel. 

BIRMINGHAM — From March 25 to 28, Detroit was the host of the 60th conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, and that show has yielded two inspired ceramics exhibits that will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center through April 30.

METRO DETROIT — When crews arrive at homes for spring cleanouts, they often find more than just clutter.

METRO DETROIT — Music fans, this is your day. We know that on April 18, you’ll head to your favorite independent music store for the annual Record Store Day.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Kruze Detorrian Jelks, a 35-year-old man from Pontiac, was charged in March after allegedly exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl in Bloomfield Hills on Feb. 17.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 27-29.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 27-29.

METRO DETROIT — With the cost of gas going up and inflation still nipping at pocketbooks, spring break plans that seemed viable even months ago may not be nearly as doable.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Petrucci family’s business will receive a Detroit Design Award this year, following numerous other times of being honored with these awards in previous years.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/ BIRMINGHAM/ ROCHESTER HILLS — Grosse Pointe Woods resident Theodore Goolsby, 54, was recently charged by Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald with multiple charges related to home invasions.

BIRMINGHAM — During Birmingham Public Schools’ midwinter break, the Minor family traveled to Tanzania to deliver donations two of the Minor siblings collected for their Eagle Scout projects.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks announced last week that it will open its five golf courses at the start of April.