METRO DETROIT — A look at the top five things to do during the weekend of July 22-24, 2022.

METRO DETROIT — The legalization of apps that allow sports betting on smartphones has been an economic boom in many places and a fun activity for many people.

METRO DETROIT — A look at the top five things to do during the weekend of July 15-17, 2022.

METRO DETROIT — Since 1859, two years before Abraham Lincoln became president, the South Channel range lights have stood tall at the southeastern tip of Harsen’s Island.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this year, two prominent nonprofits in the metro Detroit area merged into one, but they lacked a name for the new organization — until now.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The vision of where Sterling Heights may be headed — both in the next year and in the next 18 — became a little clearer after City Council members and administrators gathered June 11 for a special strategic planning session.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A planned unit development proposal for a new apartment complex recently failed to stick the landing.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lynn Anderson was a child in the late 1960s when her mom and dad took her to the Bel-Air Drive-In Theater in Detroit to see “The Love Bug.”

METRO DETROIT — July is Wildlife Conservation Month in Michigan, and the Michigan Wildlife Council is celebrating by hosting a few special activities for the public to enjoy.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County’s environmental improvement initiative “Green Macomb” has received a $250,000 Consumers Energy 2022 Planet Awards grant.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters in the Aug. 2 primary election will choose party representatives to run in the Nov. 8 general election for the gubernatorial race, as well as numerous races for U.S. Congress and the Michigan Legislature.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the U.S. has said “arrivederci” to pandemic shutdowns, Sterling Heights’ summer Italian festival, Festa Italiana, has found its stride once again.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — As the Macomb County Coaches Hall of Fame welcomed 19 new inductees on May 25 during a celebratory event at the Mirage in Clinton Township, Utica Community Schools was well represented with six inductees to its name.

LANSING — Last month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill No. 5190 into law, requiring high school students in public schools to take a financial literacy class.

METRO DETROIT — Those looking for a place to live may find themselves reaching deeper into their wallets — and their savings — even when it comes to renting.

METRO DETROIT — When the power goes out due to summer storms or other year-round emergencies, a generator is a valuable investment to ensure the lights will stay on.

DETROIT — The city of Detroit is set to have its shining moment in the professional golf world once more as the Rocket Mortgage Classic will return for its fourth year at Detroit Golf Club. The 156-man field will compete July 28-31.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights recently gave a well-known local developer a chance to put rental units on Park Place.

MICHIGAN — In a virtual press conference hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 vote, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took questions from members of the press June 24.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — This past month, a celebratory mood was felt throughout communities as local high school students graduated and received their diplomas.