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.

FERNDALE — Ferndale, where the Woodward Dream Cruise began in 1995, is planning the event’s return home.

FERNDALE — Last year, Rosie O’Grady’s shut down in the summer and, a month later, plans were made official for what was to replace it.

SOUTHFIELD — A developer looking to convert a former hotel into a senior assisted living facility has gotten the necessary approval in order for the change to take place.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A new Oakland County Land Bank was approved by the county’s Board of Commissioners at its June 23 meeting.

BERKLEY — The third marijuana business license in Berkley has been approved by its City Council.

FERNDALE — On July 11, the Ferndale City Council approved two items regarding the replacement of sidewalk flags.

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is aiming to complete pathway work in Oxford Park later this year.

BERKLEY — The side of Nova Chiropractic in Berkley has been decorated with a brand-new mural.

FERNDALE — A Ferndale-based tech company will be giving away 10 firearm detection devices to school districts.

SOUTHFIELD — Residents looking to cool off this summer at the Southfield Sports Arena pool will have to search elsewhere.