ROYAL OAK — As the Jewish New Year approaches, the Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center will be offering several free activities around the holiday.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield will be holding a town hall for an upcoming ballot question regarding deer herd reduction.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation Aug. 8 for its upcoming Woodward Moves project.

FERNDALE — Downtown Ferndale will be filled with local artists this month when the 18th annual Funky Ferndale Art Fair rolls into town.

FERNDALE — The new school year in Ferndale will be coinciding with the tenure of a new high school principal.

PLEASANT RIDGE — A second marijuana facility has been approved by the Pleasant Ridge City Commission.

SOUTHFIELD — If you find yourself inside Southfield City Hall anytime soon, you’ll find on display a showcase of art in the building, including some by a resident.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village City Council decided to hold off on an offer for the former location of the House-in-the-Woods.

PLEASANT RIDGE — A moratorium on drive-thru facilities in Pleasant Ridge has been approved by the City Commission.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — It doesn’t look like marijuana businesses will be allowed in Huntington Woods anytime soon.

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved the purchase of play equipment and other features for two of its parks at a recent meeting.

FERNDALE — The rev of the engines soared around downtown Ferndale as the annual Woodward Dream Cruise celebrated its 27th year.

BERKLEY — Hundreds of classic vehicles will find their way to downtown Berkley this month for the annual CruiseFest Classic Car Parade.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Voters across Oakland County hit the polls on to decide races in the Aug. 2 primary election.

BERKLEY — A Berkley city councilwoman is moving on to compete for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives in November.