METRO DETROIT — Cruising season has officially driven into metro Detroit for 2026. As classic car owners, hot-rodders and motorcycle enthusiasts retrieve their prized possessions from storage, two local events were held recently to ensure safe travels. 

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 8-10.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for victims who may have unintentionally doled out money to a new scam that claims to support a fake summer camp for youth with special needs.

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching and feeding offers a lot of benefits to humans and the animals themselves. The foods and feeders are as diverse as the species themselves. Here’s information on where to start.

METRO DETROIT — Box tree moths, an invasive species of insects that can defoliate and kill boxwood shrubs, have been detected in Michigan. Experts say it is important to know how to identify them and eliminate them from your backyard.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State High School Clay Target League has kicked off its 2026 spring season with more participation than ever.

METRO DETROIT — When Nick Binson went to work for his dad James Binson in the family business, he learned, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” That philosophy is what made James a successful entrepreneur and longtime owner of Binson’s Medical Equipment and Supplies.

HAZEL PARK — A growing series of crafting classes in Hazel Park has spread to Clawson, Farmington Hills and soon Armada, attracting people of all ages to enjoy evenings painting, making crushed glass, crocheting, and even baking sourdough bread.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When Mary Curry, the general manager at Charlie’s Restaurant in Madison Heights, received a text from one of her servers, she thought it would be small talk about baseball. Instead, it was about a harrowing situation that had just unfolded at the diner.

MADISON HEIGHTS/CHESTERFIELD — Austin Catholic High School kicks off May with a new face around the halls, as Allison Hoover becomes the school’s new president on Monday, May 4.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Mayor Mike Webb and Madison Heights Mayor Corey Haines spoke to the achievements of their towns during the annual State of the Cities event April 24.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 1-3.

METRO DETROIT — April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring pollen. The annual arrival of spring means it’s high time for pollen and other particulates to make their debut, creating the conditions for the constant sneezing and runny noses that mark the ever-dreaded allergy season.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 23-26.

DETROIT — The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s announced on April 6 that the Detroit Tigers have named the team’s April 23 game against the Milwaukee Brewers “Gibby’s Day.”

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an uptick in phone scams from people impersonating local police and threatening residents’ arrest for failure to show up for jury service.

SOUTHFIELD — Teams of Lawrence Technological University students have built their own vehicles from scratch this year to race at competitions across the country in the spring and summer.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library will soon host a fair featuring authors with connections to the city, alongside a sale where books will be sold at prices set by the buyer, with all proceeds supporting the library.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s inaugural season of boys volleyball is officially underway.