METRO DETROIT — When parents find out that their kid is being bullied, or that their kid is the bully, it can be a shock.

FRANKLIN — Franklin resident Ann Tonkin studied in Germany in college, so the library’s Oktoberfest “is very familiar to me and it is just a fun way to celebrate German culture. I have great memories and it’s a reminder of time there,” she said of the recent event at the library.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Voters will decide a building and site sinking fund millage renewal proposal for Bloomfield Hills Schools Nov. 7.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The county’s affluent neighborhoods have been targeted in what is called a transnational crime ring. Organized and trained thieves have been targeting certain areas of the United States and breaking into homes in search of cash, jewelry, high-end clothing, purses and products.

BIRMINGHAM — In November, Birmingham voters will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed amendment to the city code.

BEVERLY HILLS/ BIRMINGHAM  — The city of Birmingham and the village of Beverly Hills are among the 11 Oakland County communities that were awarded a total of $608,166 through the 2023 Oakland County Parks Community Grant Program.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — SMART transit services have officially expanded to Novi, Wixom and Bloomfield Hills.

BIRMINGHAM — Shain Park will be the venue for the 49th Common Ground Birmingham Street Art Fair.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Thirty-four antique and collectible dealers from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana will be selling a variety of treasures at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills.

BIRMINGHAM — After several brides reported not receiving their custom wedding dress orders or refunds from Birmingham Bridal, the owner has been accused of fraud.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham City Commission held a workshop Sept. 11 to discuss water, sewers and an Aug. 24 rain event that generated a total of 178 reports of flooding in Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Village Players are starting their 101st season with Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin In The Sun.”

BIRMINGHAM — Until Sept. 28, the juried works of the Birmingham Society of Women Painters will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham residents will see a proposed senior millage on ballots Nov. 7 for the area’s aging population.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Hills Schools and the Bloomfield Township Police and Fire Departments partnered to complete a comprehensive critical incident training Aug. 30.