FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills will soon begin its $30 million investment in 2026 infrastructure improvements that include a variety of projects.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich, along with her peers on the City Council, proclaimed April 12-16 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Farmington Hills, honoring the city’s dispatchers with a proclamation and plaque at the meeting April 13.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Nearly 300 people from around metro Detroit gathered at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township April 22 to hear bestselling author Patrick Ryan speak about his latest book, “Buckeye.” 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At its April 22 meeting, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission heard from Kelly Hyer, the executive director for the township’s Parks and Recreation Department, who sought approval for items needed to advance a budget for the new Connect Community Center. 

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Regina “Gina” Szymczak is passionate about math and the lasting impact it has on students’ lives. This was among other the reasons the Power Middle School sixth grade math teacher was awarded the title of Farmington Public Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On June 27, Mark Lawry will begin as the new fire chief for West Bloomfield Township, following the June 26 retirement of the current chief, Greg Flynn.

KEEGO HARBOR — Det. Kevin Oliver and officer James Dennis of the Keego Harbor Police Department were honored with an award of valor by Police Chief Robert Barnes and the Keego Harbor City Council at the April 16 council meeting.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Seeking an ordinance change that would have allowed for a different mix of building materials in the construction of new homes, Schafer Development was denied by the West Bloomfield Planning Commission at its meeting March 23.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Lisa Berkey, executive director of the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition, will retire in May after 13 years in the position.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At the Farmington Hills City Council meeting April 13, members voted unanimously to approve amendments to a planned unit development, paving the way for a Culver’s restaurant at the Orchard Twelve Plaza, located on the northwest corner of Orchard Lake and 12 Mile roads.

FARMINGTON — Farmington has been a finalist in the Great American Main Street competition for a couple years, but this year is the first it’s been awarded the coveted title that recognizes excellence in preservation-based, commercial district revitalization and innovation.

SYLVAN LAKE — At its meeting March 11, the Sylvan Lake City Council heard a proposal for a planned unit development for Trailside, at the former site of the Daniel Whitfield School at 2000 Orchard Lake Road. 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Rev. Elizabeth Hurd, pastor of United Methodist Church in West Bloomfield, fulfilled a lifelong dream by appearing on the game show “Jeopardy!”

FARMINGTON — Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa wasted no time declaring the upward trajectory of his city during his State of the Cities address March 6.

FARMINGTON — Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich outlined her city’s strategic vision during her State of Cities address, held March 6 at Farmington High School.