BERKLEY — A Berkley High School student and member of the school’s robotics team traveled to Texas to compete in the FIRST World Championship.

FERNDALE — The end of this month will mark the celebration of the 108th Memorial Day in the city of Ferndale. Ferndale will host its Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the corner of Livernois Street and West Maplehurst Avenue. The city has celebrated Memorial Day since 1919.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 22-25.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Organized by Life of God Outreach Sons Ministry, or Logos Church, in partnership with the Lathrup Village Downtown Development Authority, residents of Lathrup Village came together May 16 for a day of community giving.

METRO DETROIT — As spring planting season ramps up across the state, gardening experts say starting a home vegetable garden doesn’t require a large backyard or years of experience.

METRO DETROIT — There’s a spot in Ferndale, near the train tracks that cross Nine Mile and Hilton roads, where car buffs and motorcycle enthusiasts gather every Sunday year-round.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Parks and Recreation Department has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to improve its inline skating rink.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is moving forward with its plans for a pilot program for downtown valet parking. Approved at its May 11 meeting, the City Council approved both the three-month pilot program and a lease agreement with Credit Union One to use its parking lot for the valet service.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department has made an arrest in a break-in at a local gas station.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s annual celebration of the LGBTQIA community will ring in its 16th year at the end of the month.

METRO DETROIT — As summer approaches, blood donation organizations are preparing for a disparity in blood donations.

BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — Antisemitic pamphlets were found to have been distributed from Coolidge Highway to Woodward Avenue, between 11 and 12 Mile roads, overnight May 15-16, according to the Berkley Department of Public Safety.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The 14 Mile water main break in Farmington Hills has caused concern throughout Oakland County. Suzanne Coffey, CEO of the Great Lakes Water Authority, addressed the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees May 11 to talk water infrastructure systems, future plans, and the anomalies of the 14 Mile pipe. 

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/ROSEVILLE — A 34-year-old convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms was recently arrested on drug and weapons charges, according to Shelby Township police.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of May 15-17.

METRO DETROIT — Chearia Broughton, a 38-year-old from Detroit, was sentenced to one year in prison for organizing a high-volume theft ring targeting Ulta Beauty stores in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

FERNDLE — Ferndale Public Schools will be hosting a meeting to gauge community interest in the creation of a district foundation.

METRO DETROIT — Cruising season has officially driven into metro Detroit for 2026. As classic car owners, hot-rodders and motorcycle enthusiasts retrieve their prized possessions from storage, two local events were held recently to ensure safe travels. 

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department is turning to the public to get help on a larceny that took place this week.

FERNDALE — Applications for the vacant seat on the Ferndale City Council have now closed.