FERNDALE — A severe storm on April 17 caused damage to several buildings in Ferndale.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods will be taking part in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program for the first time in more than a decade.

FERNDALE — A Ferndale resident and her dog will be making their way to New York next month to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

FERNDALE — The old location of Rosie O’Grady’s has remained vacant since its closure in 2021, but the owner is hopeful that progress will be made soon at the downtown mainstay.

FERNDALE — From its small beginnings during the pandemic, the Backyard Art Fair now is celebrating its fifth year.

BERKLEY — A road rage altercation led to an assault and injuries in Berkley last week. According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. April 30 near Buckingham Avenue and West 11 Mile Road. Police received a report of a car crash and two parties fighting.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Days festival will be celebrating its 101st birthday this weekend. Berkley Days will make its return to the city May 9-12 outside the Community Center at 2400 Robina Ave.

METRO DETROIT — A new bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives aims to curb excessive noise from vehicles.

FERNDALE — It doesn’t appear that the second iteration of the Ferndale Farmers Market will happen this year.

FERNDALE — A rare instance of a total solar eclipse engulfed a large part of the United States on April 8, capturing widespread attention.

BERKLEY — The students of Norup International School have been working together with a professional artist on murals that will be installed throughout the school.

BERKLEY — Berkley continues to work toward finding a new city manager while its interim gets settled into helping run the town. Current City Manager Matt Baumgarten will leave his role April 19. In the interim, Nate Geinzer will be city manager while Berkley conducts its search process.

METRO DETROIT— The weather has been slowly getting warmer in Michigan, which means homeowners can start planning their flower beds for their properties.

FERNDALE — A 24-year-old Oak Park man was arrested March 21 for allegedly attempting to rob a 7-Eleven in February.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is looking at the possibility of bringing forth a millage to residents this November.