METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a story that brings feelings of nostalgia, most people have a favorite holiday movie they watch every year that puts them in the Christmas spirit.

HAZEL PARK — Authorities in Hazel Park are working to piece together five break-ins at vacant properties that occurred around town last month. They’re also urging property owners to secure any unoccupied homes and encouraging the public to be vigilant about suspicious activity.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For the second time this year, voters in the Lamphere Schools district rejected a bond proposal on Nov. 4, in a possible sign that taxpayers may be at their limit. The final vote was 51.96% voting no (1,812 votes) and 48.04% voting yes (1,675 votes).

HAZEL PARK/MADISON HEIGHTS — Residents in Madison Heights and Hazel Park each had big decisions to make on Election Day Nov. 4, deciding the next mayor of each town. Madison Heights voters also decided several contested council seats.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 6-9.

WARREN — Two Warren residents take pride in their handmade Halloween display pieces, which they’ve been creating for a number of years.

METRO DETROIT — The F-Hole Wreckers prove that sometimes all you need are rockabilly tunes and a vintage hearse.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

METRO DETROIT — As they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.

METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.

HAZEL PARK/WARREN — The cities of Hazel Park and Warren will both receive state funding for public safety investments as part of a combined $3.4 million for Michigan House District 14. Local school districts will see an increase in funding as well.

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Drama will soon deliver a different sort of “stage fright,” and right in time for Halloween. The club’s production of “Night of the Living Dead” is a retelling of the George Romero cult classic film of the same name, about a group of strangers holed up in an isolated farmhouse under siege by ravenous ghouls.

MADISON HEIGHTS — As artificial intelligence continues to develop, society is grappling with the best ways to use it. This includes the city of Madison Heights, where officials say AI has potential to do good — if handled responsibly.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 24-26.

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to metro Detroit car shows, the camaraderie between gearheads is on display as much as the classic cars. 

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 16-19.

HAZEL PARK/MADISON HEIGHTS — In the coverage area of the Madison-Park News, voters will select candidates for mayor and City Council on Nov. 4. In the Lamphere Public Schools district, voters will also decide a bond issue. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. The answers are printed verbatim.

HAZEL PARK — Officials with Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County are taking stock of last month’s Rock the Block initiative in Hazel Park, deeming it a success.

METRO DETROIT — Alyssa Slanec describes her daughter as a ball of joy. She also said her daughter has met her cancer diagnosis with strength.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights will be changing its web domain from .org to .gov, improving the security of a website used by residents and business owners alike.