MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Nearly 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes will offer special deals as part of the annual Green Crawl, set for March 15, the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the city of Madison Heights completed negotiations with its labor unions for an increase in wages and benefits that officials say reflect a positive dialogue between the two sides.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Con artists take many forms, using technology to pose as relatives, utility workers or government officials. An upcoming presentation by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will examine some of the most troubling scams targeting seniors.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The fire chief of Madison Heights recently commended several individuals for their contributions to the community last year.

HAZEL PARK — A man living on the street faces criminal charges after he reportedly broke into a local business seeking refuge from the cold.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The Madison Heights City Council has approved a resolution urging the state of Michigan to enroll in a federal program that reimburses cities for medical transport services for Medicaid recipients.

HAZEL PARK — A man brandishing a knife threatened a woman at a Hazel Park pharmacy and drove off with her vehicle, only to be captured a short time later with the help of Ferndale police.

MADISON HEIGHTS — This spring, a neighborhood improvement program will bring more than $1 million in minor home repairs to eligible residents of Madison Heights.

HAZEL PARK — Can an artificial intelligence show racial bias? It’s possible, depending on the dataset used to train it, and it’s one of the intriguing issues that a new state committee will study.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Organizing a parade is no small feat. Months of planning go into the Memorial Day Parade in Madison Heights and this year is no different, with efforts already underway to ensure its success later this spring.

EASTPOINTE — Having served as interim police chief since July, Corey Haines has now been appointed permanent police chief for the city of Eastpointe.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, the Madison Heights Historical Commission put out a call for anyone with “artifacts of the city” — items such as photos, videotapes and newspaper articles that show people, places and events from the city’s past. The goal is to create an online collection that will be open to the public.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Faced with the prospect of costly litigation, a divided Madison Heights City Council has approved additional cannabis licenses for two companies that were previously denied.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights has requested a federal grant to continue funding one of its two full-time code enforcement officers, as well as sidewalk improvements and a lawn-cutting service for eligible residents.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Improved lighting, extra signage, adjusted speed limits, more police or crossing guards. There are many ways to tackle traffic safety, and policymakers in Madison Heights cite it as a high priority this year.