HAZEL PARK — A growing series of crafting classes in Hazel Park has spread to Clawson, Farmington Hills and soon Armada, attracting people of all ages to enjoy evenings painting, making crushed glass, crocheting, and even baking sourdough bread.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When Mary Curry, the general manager at Charlie’s Restaurant in Madison Heights, received a text from one of her servers, she thought it would be small talk about baseball. Instead, it was about a harrowing situation that had just unfolded at the diner.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Mayor Mike Webb and Madison Heights Mayor Corey Haines spoke to the achievements of their towns during the annual State of the Cities event April 24.

EASTPOINTE — A local man accused of a stabbing resulting in death last year has pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree murder.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library will soon host a fair featuring authors with connections to the city, alongside a sale where books will be sold at prices set by the buyer, with all proceeds supporting the library.

MADISON HEIGHTS — More details have been announced for the replacement to the Memorial Day parade in Madison Heights.

TROY— A bipartisan proposal currently in committee at the state Legislature aims to crack down on scams at virtual currency kiosks.

MADISON HEIGHTS — On Aug. 4, voters in Madison Heights will decide whether to approve a road millage — a tax that will cost the average homeowner about $126 each year for the next 10 years.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Officials are praising the cross-agency teamwork that led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with armed robberies at two Madison Heights businesses. The suspect is Derrick Hughes, 57, of Detroit.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The morning of March 17 was an emotional rollercoaster for Rachel Harwell. The science teacher at John Page Middle School in Madison Heights was about to begin her second class that day when she received a call from her son’s elementary school, telling her he was absent.

METRO DETROIT/LANSING — A bipartisan proposal currently in committee in the state Legislature aims to crack down on scams at virtual currency kiosks — machines that are ubiquitous but undocumented, and where stolen money is rarely recovered.

MADISON HEIGHTS — As winter loosens its icy grip, it’s time to start warming up for a springtime tradition in Madison Heights: the ‘Run for the Health of It’ 5K Run/Walk.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the Madison Heights City Council reduced the number of licenses and parcels available for medical and recreational marijuana businesses, and officials are hopeful this “rightsizing” will make for a more well-rounded mix of businesses.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The deadline is approaching for the next round of funding for native plant gardens from the Madison Heights Environmental Citizens Committee, part of its Bloom Project. Past recipients have ranged from individual homeowners to local schools cultivating green spaces as hands-on learning experiences for kids.