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.

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.

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson is going to hold interviews to fill a vacancy on the City Council on April 23 following the resignation of Heather Rinkevich in March. 

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

METRO DETROIT — Female business ownership is on the rise. A 2026 report by Wells Fargo showed that women owned 15.7 million businesses in the United States — 40.6% of the total.

ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial will host a V-E Day Commemoration Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak.

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

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division is alerting the public that a skunk has tested positive for rabies after biting a county resident.

METRO DETROIT — Spring brings fluctuating temperatures and storms, and that could mean damage for Michiganders’ homes.

FERNDALE — Looking for more outings that fit their schedule, two women have created a new early evening clubbing event: Cinderellas on the Dance Floor.

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson is looking to fill a vacancy on the City Council following the leave of Heather Rinkevich in March. 

METRO DETROIT — Now that the snow has melted from yards, it is the time of year when homeowners start working toward a thriving garden and landscape.

ROYAL OAK — On April 26, join the Best Buddies of Michigan at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk at 8 a.m. at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Leprechauns have begun offering featured ticket packages for the 2026 season.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is once again asking local houses of worship that want to learn additional techniques to keep their congregations safe and secure to register for an upcoming class. 

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 10-12.

ROYAL OAK — The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica is opening its doors for a walk through history during its Centennial Tours from 12:30 to 3 p.m. April 18. 

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.