METRO DETROIT — For those who have active roles in various business spaces in the metro Detroit area, shopping plazas can provide some benefits for in-person shopping as opposed to buying online.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan health officials are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites due to the threat of West Nile virus.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s hopes to improve its Harding Park inline skating rink will have to wait until next year.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The ballots for mayoral and city council races have been set for the November election.

FERNDALE — Nine Mile Road in downtown Ferndale was full of visitors Aug. 16 checking out the scenes of the Woodward Dream Cruise.

BERKLEY — It was hard to find even an inch of free space on the sidewalks of 12 Mile Road as residents and visitors alike took to the downtown to take in the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade.

BRIGHTON — The sports landscape in Southeast Michigan has added a new team to the mix after a successful inaugural season from the Detroit Metro Football Club.

DETROIT — Detroit’s reputation as a place where musical excellence is nurtured and celebrated will be on display over Labor Day weekend when the Detroit Jazz Festival returns for its 46th year.

ROYAL OAK — Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank recently announced the musical lineup for the Aug. 29-Sept. 1 festival.

METRO DETROIT — With looming tariffs likely to push auto prices higher, industry insiders say now’s the time to buy.

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

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Aug. 8-10.

BERKLEY — Two longtime members of the Berkley Public Safety Department will be stepping away from the department.

FERNDALE — Three decades ago, Nelson House organized a fundraiser in order to build a soccer field in Ferndale.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s burgeoning comedy community is celebrating the return of the Detroit Improv Festival.

BERKLEY — Dream Cruise weekend is approaching once again, and with that comes the annual Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade.

METRO DETROIT — For those who have been to the farther reaches of the region in the summer, a few odd sights stand out to the keen eye.

METRO DETROIT — David Watson wanted to buy a classic car that represented the year of his birth: 1947. The St. Clair Shores resident looked around but didn’t find one made that year. He got as close as he could, though, by purchasing a striking 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe. He bought the car in 2004.

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re building a house, remodeling a bathroom or getting your roof repaired, hiring the right contractor makes all the difference.

METRO DETROIT — Retired Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois is a history buff, especially when it comes to Detroit landmarks and legends.