STERLING HEIGHTS — A national organization that works with the defense industry has recently accelerated its use of the Velocity Center in Sterling Heights.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Rainbow colors fly in the sky at Sterling Heights City Hall as city officials honor Pride Month this June.

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s been a long road for Madison Heights Lamphere girls soccer this season, but the team is finally just one game away from achieving what they set their sights on before the first game of the year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Police Department will hold a Bike Rodeo June 10 with giveaways and safety checks as part of an effort to build bonds with the people they serve.

DETROIT — Glitz, glamour and graffiti will enhance Eastern Market’s Shed 3 when the annual Michigan Fashion Week sashays down the runway June 15-16.

WARREN — A 40-year-old Grosse Pointe resident is facing a slew of drug charges punishable by up to life in prison following a traffic stop in Warren on May 24.

WARREN — The Warren Professional Firefighters Union Local 1383 recently kicked off its smoke detector installation program where Warren homeowners can receive free smoke detectors and one carbon monoxide detector, and have them professionally installed by the Fire Department.

CENTER LINE — Growing up isn’t always easy. Sometimes there are problems at home, family relationship issues, or challenges at school that affect a child’s academics, behavior or social skills.

WARREN — Antonio Hall, 30, of Detroit was arraigned in 37th District Court on May 25, charged with armed robbery and the attempted unarmed robbery of two Warren 7-Eleven stores.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — One chapter closed and a new one began. This month, graduating seniors from local high schools received their diplomas in commencement ceremonies that brought cheers, emotions, high-fives and hugs.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Spending a day on Mackinac Island is a rite of summer for many Michiganders.

HAZEL PARK — A singer, magician and comic book artist will be among the guests at this year’s summer reading program in Hazel Park. There will also be exotic animals, drum circles, lessons on stop-motion animation, a truck showcase and more.

HAZEL PARK — An award-winning author/playwright who grew up in Hazel Park has released the second book in his “cozy mystery” series about a gay millennial couple who solve crimes.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For the third year in a row, Madison Heights will mark the end of slavery in the U.S. with a Juneteenth celebration.

MOUNT CLEMENS — For those looking for weekend fun this summer, Mount Clemens has you covered in June.

METRO DETROIT — No Doubt Showcase will host their third annual Stadium Series High School Showcase Camp at Comerica Park on June 27 for any interested high school baseball players looking to take their recruiting and networking to the next level.

UTICA — Baseball is back at Jimmy John’s Field.

METRO DETROIT — Anxiety is something that many people are familiar with as it troubles a large percentage of humans, but it is important to consider how anxiety may be affecting pets at home.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Nothing says summer quite like going down to the lake to fish, and what’s more fun than seeing who can catch the best hauls of the day?

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At a meeting on May 22, the week before Memorial Day, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted to memorialize a township veteran by naming a garden in his honor.