METRO DETROIT — Before putting a house on the market, a little work can go a long way when it comes to attracting buyers.

BIRMINGHAM —Twelve local authors will gather at the Baldwin Public Library for the Bibliophile Bonanza 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Sea lampreys are the newest residents at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission provided the sea lampreys along with an enclosure and tank fittings for the exhibit.

BIRMINGHAM — Parking garages are not usually known for being aesthetically pleasing. Though the structural design of a parking garage is complex, there is often little to no interior design added to brighten up the gray concrete.

FRANKLIN — In November, voters will see a proposal to approve or deny a new liquor license in the village. Gray Dog Café LLC plans to open in 2025 and is requesting a Class C on-premises liquor license at its future location, 32644 Franklin Road.

BIRMINGHAM — Hear rock, jazz and classical music in the Birmingham Village Player’s emotional production of “Next to Normal.” The show will run Oct. 25-Nov. 10.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS —  Harry Potter fans will want to see “PUFFS” performed by St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild Oct. 11-26.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School officials said students have come up with a way to make their big school feel small and supportive to its students.

BEVERLY HILLS — The Riverside Bridge in Beverly Hills is officially open after being closed since mid-July. This bridge is an integral part of many residents’ commutes to work and school between Evergreen and Southfield roads.

BIRMINGHAM — As new businesses open in downtown Birmingham, they now have a guide to help answer questions about operating in the city.

BIRMINGHAM — When the Birmingham Museum reopened in early September, they debuted a new, year-long exhibit called “Transportation and Transformation: Shaping Birmingham and its People.”

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Fire Department is among 11 fire departments in southeast Michigan that will receive a portion of over $2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

FRANKLIN — In 1879, the Pickering family purchased the property at 7141 Franklin Road, where they established Oakland County’s Pickering Farm.

BIRMINGHAM — For the better part of the last decade, Baldwin Public Library has been renovating its space.