TROY — Troy High School’s theater troupe, the Troy Theatre Ensemble, will be presenting their production of “White Christmas” during December.

TROY — Troy community members kicked off the holidays with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, which took place on Dec. 6 at the south entrance of City Hall on 500 W. Big Beaver Road.

METRO DETROIT — A documentary film made by some Michigan locals promises to give viewers insight into Mad Magazine’s history and its impact on the culture through its satirical influences.

TROY — Community members can expect the return of the annual Italian Holiday Market hosted by the Cucina Lab Torino and Vino Lab in Troy during December.

TROY — Troy Public Library was forced to temporarily close in November due to a power outage that happened to coincide around the same time library staff reportedly experienced issues with cockroaches.

TROY — Hemanth Tadepalli, a 23-year-old Troy resident, is one of 38 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were honored at the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission.

TROY — Frank Nastasi has been unanimously selected as Troy’s city manager by the Troy City Council at its Nov. 25 meeting.

TROY — Troy School District librarian Christina Chatel and Boulan Park Middle School teacher Michelle Slaviero were recently honored by the Michigan Association of School Librarians with the 2024 MASL School Librarian/Teacher Collaboration Award. 

TROY — The Home Builders Association of Michigan announced earlier in October that a major legal victory has been reached in its permit fee overcharge lawsuit against the city of Troy.

TROY — Though some malls appear to be struggling in the metro Detroit area, shopping centers in Troy, like Somerset Collection and the Oakland Mall, appear to be adapting or looking for different ways to continue to bring in more foot traffic.

TROY — Community members had the opportunity to stop at the Troy Community Center on Nov. 16 to explore a wide variety of books at the Local Author Fair.

TROY — Community members can support Stage Nature Center programs and amenities through their Matching Gift Challenge, which is currently running now through Nov. 30.

TROY — The city of Troy hosted its annual Troy Veterans Day Ceremony at Troy Veterans Plaza, in front of City Hall, to honor and remember the service of all United States military veterans.

TROY — Data scientist Mark Trudeau and podiatrist Dr. Sadegh Arab have co-authored “There’s a Food for That,” a guide that provides information on some of the different foods that can assist with treating the top 100 diseases and conditions affecting Americans.

TROY — Seven candidates ran for three six-year Troy Public Schools Board of Education terms Nov. 5, with three newcomers outperforming three incumbents to earn spots on the board.