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.

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

DETROIT — Cultural history and traditions meet modern influences in “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation,” on display through April 5 at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

METRO DETROIT — Samaritas and “be nice.” are officially taking nominations for the second class of the Coaches Who Care Mental Health Hall of Fame.

METRO DETROIT — Music meant everything to Brian Pastoria.

ROYAL OAK — The City Commission March 9 unanimously approved a request to apply for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant to fund Fernwood Park playground equipment. 

DETROIT — Tickets for the 2026 Rocket Classic presented by AlumniFi will go on sale on April 7 at 10 a.m., according to a March 10 press release by the tournament.

DETROIT — Joe Hooks, a graduate of Wayne State University and University of Detroit Jesuit High School, has been given a tournament exemption for the 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic.

METRO DETROIT — Jewish local and state officeholders gathered in Detroit March 16 for a community rally against antisemitism and in support of antiterrorism legislation.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 19-22.

ROYAL OAK — On March 6, the 44th District Court announced that it is going to unveil a permanent memorial wall honoring the late Judge Jamie Wittenberg. 

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 13-15.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the Chamber and an awards ceremony 9-10:30 a.m. March 26 at the Red Run Golf Club, 2036 Rochester Road. 

ROYAL OAK — Follow the story of Jershua Abbott and Jervis Pendleton in “Daddy Long Legs,” taking the second stage March 20-29 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. 

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools announced in a press release that it has been awarded a $4.45 million Clean Bus Energy Grant from the Michigan Department of Education. 

METRO DETROIT — Local officials from three counties are uniting with a message to Lansing lawmakers: Work with us, not against us.

METRO DETROIT — As people consider revitalizing their homes during the warmer months, there are many different ways to utilize antiques or secondhand furniture and trinkets as decorations for both the outside and inside of residences.

METRO DETROIT — Many things come with aging including a need to take a closer look at your finances. Here’s some advice from experts when retirement age approaches.

METRO DETROIT — A “perfect storm” of weather conditions and seasonal trends prompted state officials to issue an air quality alert over a mid-February weekend.

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