ROYAL OAK — November is Prematurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about premature births and the challenges faced by preemies and their families. 

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — The Nov. 4 election results are in, creating a new mix of people to sit on the Royal Oak City Commission and the Clawson City Council.

CLAWSON — The Clawson Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan application for 860 Badder Ave., off Rochester Road north of 14 Mile Road, for the applicant to use the vacant building for a primary caregiver cannabis facility. 

ROYAL OAK — A resolution to initiate a Safe Routes to School infrastructure program was unanimously approved by the Royal Oak City Commission Oct. 13. 

ROYAL OAK — The Orson Starr House, a historic landmark in the city of Royal Oak, celebrated 180 years on Oct. 19 with a special birthday party. 

ROYAL OAK — An 83-year-old man was killed on Oct. 24 following a report of a man calling for help. 

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak is adopting a new program called RENO, the Residential Enhancement and Neighborhood Opportunity program, that waives all city of Royal Oak building and inspection permit fees for qualifying projects to encourage development that supports the city’s master plan and Sustainability and Climate Action Plan priorities. 

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats and Eats organizers announced on Oct. 14 that the festival generated a record $400,076.87 in contributions that will go toward local nonprofit organizations. 

ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters is going to be showcasing the popular Disney production “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” Nov. 1-23 on the main stage of the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. 

ROYAL OAK — Lockman Park in Royal Oak has received some big upgrades, and to celebrate, the city of Royal Oak held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 9. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 30 years serving the Royal Oak community, and it has a lot of excitement in store for the future. 

ROYAL OAK — After 20-years, the annual Winter Blast festival will merge with the Royal Oak Holidays to create a winter wonderland for multiple weekends. 

ROYAL OAK — The repainting of the dreaded back-in parking spaces on Washington Avenue began Oct. 6 to convert them into a more convenient pull-in space. 

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo is preparing for a spooky season full of pumpkins and halloween-themed fun during the Zoo Boo event. 

SOUTHFIELD — Arch Environmental Group Inc, an environmental consulting and testing provider, has moved its office to Southfield. The move also comes with the 30-year anniversary of the business.