HAZEL PARK — A festival aims to prove Hazel Park lives up to its motto as “The Friendly City.”

HAZEL PARK — Last year, a group of teens decided to organize their own version of prom at the Hazel Park District Library. This year, the event returns with a murder mystery theme, and more than 600 dresses provided by a local charity.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The site of the shuttered Electro-Plating Services is advancing toward full remediation. The city of Madison Heights has snapped up the remaining parcels, and officials are talking about its potential for redevelopment as early as next year.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission took a step towards reducing substance abuse problems in the city by allocating its 2023 opioid settlement funds to the Families Against Narcotics HARM:LESS program.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The future of Harrison Township’s public services management was a key focus at the July 24 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As a seat opens up, the fight to fill it begins. Jenifer “Joie” West resigned from the Clinton Township Board of Trustees at its July 31 meeting, ending 19 years as a trustee and opening a vacancy nearly a year out from the 2024 elections. Her last day was Aug. 1.

MACOMB COUNTY — The project to upgrade the Macomb County Jail’s mental health capabilities has been given the green light.

MACOMB COUNTY — It is no secret that Lake St. Clair is a livelihood for its shoreline towns and Macomb County as a whole, but how much is the lake actually worth?

METRO DETROIT — In one photo, Elton John — at the piano in his signature glitter ’70s glasses — serenades the audience.

MACOMB COUNTY — The beauty of having a massive body of water like Lake St. Clair at the tip of your fingers is the endless fishing and boating opportunities to be had.

ROCHESTER — Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner has resigned from his position, according to Board of Education President Michelle Bueltel.

ROSEVILLE — A 29-year-old Eastpointe man is facing eight charges in what the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office called a “bizarre incident” in Roseville.

WARREN — Mayor James Fouts is taking his legal fight with the City Council to federal court.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A broken water main in Macomb Township caused five communities in Macomb and Oakland counties to be under a boil water advisory from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Reserve at Red Run, a 133-unit apartment community located at 30031 Dequindre Road, in Madison Heights, opened Dec. 1, 2022, and continues to welcome new residents.

ROMEO — Find all the best brands and related merch under one roof at the state’s first cannabis mall, Dispo Romeo.

WARREN — Dr. Bill Logan has been a fixture and supporter of the Warren and Madison Heights communities at the Logan Chiropractic Center for 32 years.

SOUTHFIELD — A woman died in a traffic crash involving a recently installed obelisk July 29.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An Oakland Township woman who fled to Thailand following a fatal hit-and-run crash on New Year’s Day will head to prison.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Inspired by their shared passion for breathing new life into used treasures, father-daughter duo Marco and Stephanie Catalfio launched Zoey’s Selected Treasures in February to introduce the community to a diverse selection of previously owned yet carefully curated books, antiques, collectibles, household items and decor.