SOUTHFIELD — The groundbreaking on a brand-new softball field created from a partnership between the city and Lawrence Technological University will commence this week.

FERNDALE — Downtown Ferndale will be the host to more than 100 artists and live music this weekend with the return of the DIY Street Fair.

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council recently gave its approval for a new gas station in town.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Community Center and park areas have been receiving updates over the past year, and the city hopes to make more updates in the future.

FERNDALE — The weirdest and funkiest of Ferndale’s art scene soon will be back for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — There has been flooding in Huntington Woods residents’ yards, which led to an investigation on how to potentially solve the issue.

FERNDALE — The development of a proposed car wash in Ferndale has hit a snag. At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the special land use application and site plan for the development of an El Car Wash at 22230 Woodward Ave.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield will take an important step in the development of a new pool and aquatic center this month.

FERNDALE — The former site of the Kulick Community Center might be finding its way back to the city of Ferndale.

METRO DETROIT — Creating a lasting business in a community can be quite difficult. Growing that business can be even more stressful.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s hopes to improve its Harding Park inline skating rink will have to wait until next year.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The ballots for mayoral and city council races have been set for the November election.

FERNDALE — Nine Mile Road in downtown Ferndale was full of visitors Aug. 16 checking out the scenes of the Woodward Dream Cruise.

BERKLEY — It was hard to find even an inch of free space on the sidewalks of 12 Mile Road as residents and visitors alike took to the downtown to take in the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield held its mayoral primary on Aug. 5, and the candidates who got the two highest vote totals will be moving on to the general election this November.