ROYAL OAK — Ovarian cancer is a silent killer and affects nearly 21,000 women each year, according to the American Cancer Society.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission approved the first reading for a planned unit development at 111 N. Alexander Ave., north of 11 Mile Road.

ROYAL OAK — City Manager Joe Gacioch’s separation agreement has officially been approved by the Royal Oak City Commission as of Jan. 12. 

ROYAL OAK — “Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express” is coming to the Baldwin Theatre Feb. 13 through March 1.

ROYAL OAK — Located in the Royal Oak Public Library is a small but mighty bookstore dedicated to raising money for library programs. 

METRO DETROIT — AAA is reminding homeowners of how essential it is to stay proactive on maintenance during the winter cold, and it shared 10 tasks to help people stay prepared and safe during this time.

ROYAL OAK — Well-known priest Leo Patalinghug will be visiting the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak to inspire people during his two-day parish mission at 7 p.m. Jan 19 and 20. The mission is free to attend. 

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON/BERKLEY — The Royal Oak, Berkley and Clawson school districts, and their cities,  are all continuing to share the message that Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19 is “a day on, not a day off.” 

ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters is bringing to the second stage a special and unique story titled “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche” Jan. 16-25 at the Baldwin Theater, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. 

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools has implemented a mental health resource program called Care Solace to help provide students and their family members with access to mental health resources. 

ROYAL OAK — Almost 100 Royal Oak kids and families are going to have a magical holiday season following the biggest Shop With a Hero event yet on Dec. 18 at Meijer, 5150 Coolidge Highway. 

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo’s Wild Lights is having a successful start to the holiday season with new sculptures and experiences added to the walk. 

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak announced on Dec. 9 that Joe Gacioch will no longer serve as the city manager. 

ROYAL OAK — The city’s changes to its parking system are slated to be complete by Jan. 2, installing what it believes will be easy-to-use parking meters, signage and a new payment app.

CLAWSON — Clawson held a special City Council meeting Dec. 8 to interview applicants for the vacant spot on the City Council previously held by now-Mayor Susan Moffitt, and when the time came for a decision, the council unanimously chose Alec Speshock.