HAZEL PARK — Last month, the Hazel Park City Council voted unanimously to begin laying the groundwork for the city’s first social district — a designated zone with a commons area where people 21 and older can enjoy alcoholic beverages outside using special containers.

FARMINGTON HILLS — 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 — An iconic symbol of Madison Heights’ downtown district is set to receive an update that will refresh its look, fix its timekeeping and restore its bells.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year was adopted by a unanimous vote of the Madison Heights City Council on May 11.

LANSING — A bipartisan proposal working its way through the state Legislature aims to help first responders who need treatment for psychological trauma. State representatives Mike McFall, D-Hazel Park, and Mike Mueller, R-Linden, recently introduced House Bills 5952 and 5953.

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.