METRO DETROIT — The United States of America is the melting pot of people and cultures: a nation built on the dreams of people who came here from around the world, often to escape persecution.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recently announced it was awarding more than $10 million in Transportation Alternatives Program grants.

TROY — A Troy man has died following a dispute at a gas station in Detroit.

DETROIT — Detroit City Football Club has grown from an idea between friends to an established professional sports team in Detroit at a rapid pace.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the holiday weekend of July 3-6.

TROY — The Troy Garden Club will celebrate the work of local gardeners during its 50th annual Garden Walk, set for July 9.

METRO DETROIT — There is a large group of micro/mini car owners nationwide who meet occasionally to bond over the unique vehicles they own.

TROY — Carla Reeb, the Troy Nature Society’s executive director, has announced she will retire this fall.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of June 27-29.

GLEN ARBOR — If you’re looking for a classic summer vacation in Michigan — the kind where water, woods and whatever are available at your will on any given day — look no further than Glen Arbor on the Leelanau Peninsula.

TROY — The United Community Family Services — Chaldean American Ladies of Charity recently celebrated the completion of a new outdoor green space, known as the UC Oasis.

METRO DETROIT — The year was 1972 and Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren after serving two years in the military, including several months in Vietnam.

METRO DETROIT — While everyone hopes for the best of health, legal experts say that crafting a “living will” — and deciding who has the medical power of attorney to act on it — is a plan worth having.

TROY — During a meeting of the Troy City Council June 9, plans for a new library building were presented by Peter Bolek, the president and director of design at HBM Architects, LLC.

ROCHESTER HILLS/TROY — A woman is dead and three children are injured following a head-on collision on Father’s Day in Rochester Hills.

METRO DETROIT — For many years, people around the U.S. have been working together to provide safe ecosystems for bugs, birds and other pollinators right in their backyards, and they continue to encourage others to do the same.

METRO DETROIT — “Attitude is everything.” That is the motto of the students and mentors in the “Winning Futures” family.

METRO DETROIT — Over the past few years, summer skies have been marked by the presence of an abnormal haze. While this has done a number to cloud out sunrises and sunsets, the midsummer haze can also pose a health risk.

TROY — Four students from the Troy School District were among the 57 Michigan residents that were selected to receive scholarships from the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union.

TROY — The Troy City Council considered bid specifications and budget amendments related to habitat improvement efforts for the Sprague Drain and Firefighters Park during their June 9 meeting.