METRO DETROIT — It’s no secret that college enrollment rates have declined since the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOUTHFIELD — “Process, patience, resilience.” These are the words that Miriah Perkins used to describe what motherhood is like with her 15-year-old son, Darren, who has cerebral palsy.

SOUTHFIELD — While many are at home enjoying the holiday with their families this Thanksgiving, law enforcement is sacrificing time with their families to ensure the safety of others.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield voters chose a new clerk on Election Day, and they also voted to maintain the ability to choose the next one.

SOUTHFIELD — The works of several artists will be on display Nov. 3-Jan. 30 in the lobby of Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, as part of the “From These Hands” art exhibition.

SOUTHFIELD — After 71 years, Capt. William Nelson Coombs returned home to his final resting place, Acacia Park Cemetery in Southfield, Oct. 5.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department has been revamping and renovating parks around the city over the past nine months. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Oct. 26 at Miller Park to celebrate the accessible, updated parks.

SOUTHFIELD — Ira Paul has been an avid listener of local police radio channels since 1969.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Oct. 20, more than 200 people gathered for the 10th annual Regional Stormwater Summit to hear from experts and learn about a rebate program designed to encourage residents to reduce stormwater runoff on their own property.

SOUTHFIELD — In addition to the election of new city council members in Southfield and Lathrup Village, Southfield voters will also find two charter amendment proposals on the ballot Nov. 7.

SOUTHFIELD — Levey Middle School was the site of a discussion on climate, renewable energy and job benefits Sept. 6.

SOUTHFIELD — The pavilion at Catalpa Oaks County Park was dedicated to Vincent Gregory’s memory and legacy in a dedication ceremony on Sept. 18.

SOUTHFIELD — “She was beautiful inside and out,” Mia Kanu’s mother, Biana VanMeter, tearfully said at a press conference Southfield police held to update the public about Kanu’s untimely death.

SOUTHFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS —  September was National Suicide Prevention Month and local leaders in Farmington Hills, Southfield and Oak Park are seeking solutions for this fatal issue.

SOUTHFIELD — “It just started this journey of wanting to mentor others and be that safe place of healing and restoration and offer ‘I believe you’ and provide that empathy of ‘I want to hear your story.’ So that’s where it all started. Sisters Journeying Together.”