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Local residents Jonathan Sitko, left, and Brad Berry recently launched an online grocery store.

Published July 23, 2020

Locally grown food is an option close to home

OAKLAND COUNTY — Food preferences for metro Detroit residents can run the gamut, depending on taste and lifestyle.

Published July 22, 2020

Lights, a door and a good connection are key to working from home

METRO DETROIT — Across the United States, about 5 million employees work from home at least half of the time, according to the U.S. Census American Community Survey. That number has likely been pushed higher now — at least temporarily, but in some cases permanently — by a shift in the way companies do business in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Masks must be worn inside Jay Birds Rotisserie and Grill, 24480 10 Mile Road in Southfield.

Published July 21, 2020

Oakland County leaders, police weigh in on mask mandate

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re looking to make or keep friends in 2020, you’d be wise to steer clear of the topic of mask mandates.

Buses drop off students for the first day of class at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology during a past school year.

Published July 21, 2020

Pediatrician group, district, governor talk about school plans

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 21, 2020

Employee arrested for embezzling from Durst Lumber pleads guilty

BERKLEY — A Macomb Township man who was arrested on a felony charge of embezzlement has pleaded guilty.

Published July 21, 2020

Man convicted of arson in Ferndale sentenced to jail time

FERNDALE — A Ferndale man who pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree arson of a townhome has been sentenced.

Published July 21, 2020

Berkley begins parks and recreation master plan process

BERKLEY — The Berkley Parks and Recreation Department has started its master plan process, and it is asking residents to provide feedback on what they want in their parks.

Published July 21, 2020

Ferndale begins process to replace lead service lines

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council unanimously approved a request from its Department of Public Works to submit an application to the state for a $10 million loan to conduct lead service line replacements.

Published July 21, 2020

Huntington Woods woman wins nursing award

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A Huntington Woods resident and nurse at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, was named as a winner of Oakland University’s Nightingale Awards.

Published July 21, 2020

Berkley child makes bracelets to support Black Lives Matter

BERKLEY — A young Berkley child looking to make a difference has been raising funds to help support the Black Lives Matter movement.

Published July 21, 2020

Ladies Night Out in Berkley to welcome guests with COVID guidelines

BERKLEY — While many cities have had to cancel events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Berkley will be going ahead with one to help promote its downtown businesses.

Published July 21, 2020

Shades of Pink fundraiser moves from zoo to Zoom

METRO DETROIT — The nonprofit Shades of Pink Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance to breast cancer patients, had three weeks to produce a virtual evening of entertainment, fundraising, celebration and support.

Published July 21, 2020

Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program arrives in Berkley

BERKLEY — Several months ago, the Detroit Institute of Arts announced that Berkley was to be one of the sites participating in this year’s Inside|Out program.

Published July 21, 2020

Candidates vying to become Oakland County executive share their goals

OAKLAND COUNTY — Heading into the Aug. 4 primary, there are four people vying to become the next Oakland County executive. Both the Democratic and Republican primaries are contested, with each race featuring two candidates for voters to choose from. The winners will head to the Nov. 3 election to win a four-year term.

Published July 20, 2020

Supreme Court: Oakland County at fault in foreclosure case

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against Oakland County in a case that essentially puts an end to the county selling tax-foreclosed homes at auction for a profit.

Published July 20, 2020

Invasive and native plants get action from county commission

OAKLAND COUNTY — Below the surface of lakes across Oakland County, another pandemic is brewing.

Published July 20, 2020

MHSAA announces plan to start fall sports

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced July 17 its plan to start fall sports as scheduled.

Published July 20, 2020

The fervor for #FreeGrace

BIRMINGHAM/OAKLAND COUNTY — Most of America only knows her as “Grace,” her middle name. But thousands rushed to her defense online, and last week, a caravan was organized to protest the Oakland County Circuit Court’s decision to place the 15-year-old girl in juvenile detention.

Published July 17, 2020

Salvation Army launches ‘Summer in the City’ campaign

METRO DETROIT — With so many people struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and Toyota have joined to help out those in need. On July 13, the Salvation Army kicked off its Summer in the City fundraising campaign presented by Toyota. The nonprofit organization’s goal is to raise $250,000 for families experiencing financial hardship because of medical issues or lost wages.

Published July 17, 2020

Gleaners summer program adapts to feed despite COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing requirements necessitating the avoidance of large groups aren’t ideal for summer food outreaches built around the Meet Up and Eat Up concept. The needs still exist, and in some cases they may be even greater.