TROY — A suspect has been charged in connection to the hit-and-run crash that injured a 7-year-old girl in Troy May 13.

TROY — A local organization took to Brinston Park in Troy to observe World Refugee Day June 20, an internationally celebrated day to recognize refugees and their plight.

BERKLEY — After more than a decade away, the Berkley Farmers Market has made a return to the city.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When residents see Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety officer Richard Rosati on the beat with his K-9, Rocco, they have a longtime community business leader to thank.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Woods City Council publicly recognized several local students for their artistic expressions about the value of trees.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — They’ve known each other for years, they’ve played in Grosse Pointe Little League for years, and now they’re setting the standard for Grosse Pointe North softball.

METRO DETROIT — In efforts to grow the sport of field hockey in the state of Michigan, Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey is hosting a summer league this year in Grosse Pointe Woods (University Liggett High School), Brighton (Legacy Center Sports Complex), Detroit (Wayne State University), Rochester (Stoney Creek High School) and Livonia (Livonia Athletic District).

METRO DETROIT — A substantial number of students from schools in the Grosse Pointes were selected for the second annual Wayne County High School Art Exhibition, on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts through July 16.

METRO DETROIT — The Grosse Pointe culture of athletic success isn’t just limited to on-land sports.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Two decades after he started serving the residents of Grosse Pointe Park in the Public Safety Department, James Bostock has been chosen to lead that same department.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has been hosting the Michigan Fine Arts Competition since they inherited it from the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1982.

METRO DETROIT — With Summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time for a staycation in your very own backyard.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Artists of all ages can put their creativity to the test for a chance to have their design on a new Bloomfield Township Public Library card.

BIRMINGHAM — For the 34th year, The Community House Foundation has announced its annual Birmingham House Tour. The community is invited to register for the event that will take place 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14.

BIRMINGHAM — As the Fourth of July approaches, the safety and laws governing fireworks should be deeply considered by anyone planning on celebrating the holiday, officials said.

BIRMINGHAM — Crestview Park in Birmingham is now home to pickleball courts for the community to enjoy. These facilities have been a topic for discussion and highly requested by the community since around 2018, officials said.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Mark LaCombe, a Stevenson High School Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering teacher, was named Educator of the Year by the Michigan Design Council and was recognized at the Michigan Design Prize 2023 Awards Ceremony on June 7.

UTICA —The Utica Public Library is hosting its summer reading program, and readers have the chance to earn prizes for reading between June 12 and July 22.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A new law involving cellphones and driving might have people changing their minds about using their phones by hand while driving later this week.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A local businesswoman and a student were among those honored June 6 at the Winning Futures annual awards celebration in Madison Heights.