SOUTHFIELD — A business and its owner were found liable for operating an illegal dump at 20905 Mapleridge Ave. in Southfield, with asbestos and other hazardous materials found on-site.

SOUTHFIELD — Former MacArthur K-8 University Academy music teacher Lamar Willis is facing four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of accosting a minor for immoral purposes.

SOUTHFIELD/BIRMINGHAM — GiGi’s Playhouse has had a profound impact on the Kim family since before it officially opened its doors in Southfield almost five years ago.

SOUTHFIELD — On Nov. 16, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a partnership between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department and the city of Southfield for park improvements.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield celebrated the Southfield A&T football win of the Division 1 State Championship with a parade Dec. 9.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield resident Anthony Brogdon is sharing what he calls “good” Black history on his YouTube channel, Strong Inspirations, where he interviews guests from around the world who share their connections to Black history.

SOUTHFIELD — A local environmental group will be testing four different data collection methods to assess chloride contamination in the Rouge River this winter.

SOUTHFIELD — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ gun buyback pilot program included four events in October 2022, with a total collection of 353 weapons, including five assault rifles, and more than $35,000 in gift cards given out in Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Lathrup Village, Royal Oak and Southfield.

SOUTHFIELD — Housing affordability is a national conversation, but some groups are offering local solutions.

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.