WARREN — Just before students went on spring break March 30 through April 6, Warren Mott High School held “Strive for a Better Drive” in an effort to promote safe driving among the teenagers.

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

TROY/WARREN — Did you “hair” about head custodian Adam Wilson at Susick Elementary School? He’s such a proponent of March is Reading Month that he volunteered to have his head shaved as an incentive for students to pick up books and other reading materials this month.

WARREN — Bus riders in Warren will soon have new places to wait along Schoenherr and Dequindre roads after City Council approved funding for three new SMART bus shelters.

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.

WARREN —​​ The Warren City Council and Mayor Lori Stone continue to spar over reappointments to city commissions.

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.

WARREN — City officials and state lawmakers are looking to obtain funding to help build a new courthouse in Warren.

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.

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — The neighboring communities of Sterling Heights and Warren are moving forward with a joint plan aimed at becoming a leading hub of national defense development.

CENTER LINE — Howell Public Schools Fire Academy senior Landon Braham and junior Camren Rader entered the mock fire inside a makeshift “home” in the firefighting class at Center Line High School.

WARREN — Every Sunday morning just before 10 a.m. worship, the Rev. K.C. Lazzara heads up to the loft at St. Paul United Church of Christ to ring the rooftop bells.

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.

MACOMB COUNTY — About 3 1/2 years ago, a group of women came together with a desire to volunteer in the community in different ways.

MACOMB COUNTY — Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., the current interim president at Henry Ford College, was chosen to become the new president of Macomb Community College.

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.