FERNDALE — More than $30,000 will be given to local charities as part of the fundraising from this year’s Ferndale Pride.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge’s discussion of short-term rentals in the city will continue. The topic of short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo, has been ongoing in Pleasant Ridge over the course of the year. At its Dec. 9 meeting, the City Commission heard potential ideas on how to regulate short-term rentals through an ordinance.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The snowfall hit southeast Michigan a bit earlier than some cities anticipated, but Ferndale and Berkley were ready to battle the inclement weather.

FERNDALE — A man accused of being involved in a Ferndale nightclub shooting was found not guilty.

FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre has kicked off another series of shows, this time honoring a film beloved by the LGBTQ+ community.

BERKLEY — Two new principals began their tenures in the Berkley School District this year. Both Angell and Rogers Elementary schools started their school years with new principals, Matt Provost and Katie Lewis, respectively.

FERNDALE — A decision on a new automated license plate reader system will be postponed until Ferndale has held a community meeting on the topic.

FERNDALE — A 39-year-old Oak Park man was found guilty of a murder that took place in Ferndale earlier this year, and he soon will be sentenced.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Amazon will soon begin offering deliveries by drone, flying packages straight to the homes of customers who live within an 8-mile radius of the company’s Hazel Park distribution center at the corner of 10 Mile and Dequindre roads.

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — The cities of Southfield and Lathrup Village are now home to two new murals thanks to the help of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/PLEASANT RIDGE — Local cities are ready to light up their downtowns for the holiday season.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Multiple local police agencies were involved in responding to an arrest and later escape of an individual from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

FERNDALE — A 68-year-old Detroit man was arrested for allegedly committing an armed robbery at a bank in Ferndale earlier this month.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale’s relationship with Flock Safety cameras has come to an end.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Westbound Interstate 696 and its ramps will be closed starting on Nov 14.