METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Feb. 5-8.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 29-Feb. 1.

PONTIAC — Online registration will open Feb. 1 for Oakland County’s Adaptive Recreation Experience.

METRO DETROIT — The winter months of the year often get gloomy with the lack of sun and greenery outside, which leads people to sprucing up the insides of their homes to make them lively.

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to educating your children, there are a multitude of options to consider before choosing the right fit. The key, experts say, is finding a suitable learning environment for your child — whether it be at a traditional public, charter, private, home, virtual or other school.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At the Jan. 12 meeting of the Farmington Hills City Council, members voted to postpone a vote on a site plan for a Culver’s restaurant at 12 Mile and Orchard Lake roads until the applicant completes traffic and parking studies.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Jackie Boleware, a longtime member of the Farmington Hills City Council, was sworn in as mayor pro tem by City Clerk Carly Lindahl at a council meeting Jan. 12. The council previously approved her for the role with a unanimous vote Dec. 8.

METRO DETROIT — There is an urgent need for blood donations. On Jan. 20, the American Red Cross held a virtual news briefing via Zoom to announce blood supplies are down 35% nationally, which is about 40,000 units.

FARMINGTON HILLS — During a closed session of the Farmington Hills City Council Jan. 7, council members discussed the resignation of the city manager, Gary Mekjian.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 23-25.

METRO DETROIT — Anyone who donates blood for the American Red Cross before Jan. 25 will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in February in Santa Clara, California.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Jan. 16-18 and Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 19.

DETROIT — Roger Faulkner, the co-founder of the Detroit Express, of the North American Soccer League, and former president of the Michigan Soccer Association, is releasing a book, “You Can’t Get There from Here: My Soccer Journey from Derby to Detroit,” on Feb. 24.

NOVI — In the aftermath of the September shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, and with other shootings at places of worship, the Michigan State Police has resurrected a training program for security at places of worship, which had been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METRO DETROIT — AAA is reminding homeowners of how essential it is to stay proactive on maintenance during the winter cold, and it shared 10 tasks to help people stay prepared and safe during this time.

METRO DETROIT — Residents should be wary of a circulating phone scam where callers impersonate deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and demand payments.

METRO DETROIT — When starting a business, entrepreneurs think about all aspects that will make it successful: daily operations, building a customer base, hiring employees, managing cash flow, city zoning ordinances and much more.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At the Dec. 8 meeting of the Farmington Hills City Council, residents were still reeling from the council’s decision to move forward with plans to build the new senior center on the campus of The Hawk.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Carter O’Driscoll, 16, a junior at Farmington High School, recently turned a class assignment into a $10,000 licensing deal with YouTube.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The holiday season is over, but Oakland County Parks and Recreation is still offering a full schedule of events and activities for metro Detroiters this winter.