FARMINGTON HILLS — Women who have considered exploring a career as a first responder are being offered a potentially life-changing opportunity by the city of Farmington Hills.

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Safety Director Bob Houhanisin recently reflected on an inquiry from a local resident.

WARREN — Fitzgerald Public Schools will again host Meet Up and Eat Up meal sites this summer, offering breakfast and lunch at no charge. Look for the district’s food truck in the parks.

WARREN — We could all use a little help from our friends or, in this case, a PAL.

WARREN/MOUNT CLEMENS — A jury in Macomb County Circuit Court convicted a Warren father of child abuse on June 5 after a six-week trial.

WARREN — Nearly 50 area seniors gathered for a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts on May 30 and enjoyed a Motown concert followed by a self-guided tour of the museum. The free event was hosted by the Warren Civic Center Library and sponsored by the DIA.

WARREN — Two brothers were arraigned in the 37th District Court on June 5 after they allegedly beat a man and left him unconscious in the street following an argument about money.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — Music fans, get ready for summer.

EASTPOINTE — It’s the type of moment that high school athletes dream about, but it’s also the moment that helps you uncover something in yourself that you didn’t know existed.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — With cheers, hugs and tears, high school graduation is a bittersweet time.Emotions can run high as parents can’t believe their children grew up so fast, and teachers have to say goodbye to students.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Pierogi fans and people hankering for kielbasa will be most welcome at the 2024 American Polish Festival and Craft Show June 21-23.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A local performer is returning to the Dodge Park stage at the end of this month to put her unique Michigan spin on country music.

STERLING HEIGHTS — There’s a point in time where every athlete has to come to certain crossroads, but the road doesn’t just close after high school or college.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Besides the fate of the presidency, Congress, and some state and local offices, another big decision will be on the Nov. 5 ballot in Sterling Heights – whether to approve a 15-year, 0.95-mill tax for recreation, sustainability and more.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A group of residents showed their opposition to a new Chick-fil-A location during a lengthy, well-attended Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting on June 3.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A chilly future might be in store for the Mount Clemens Ice Arena, as city commissioners discussed giving the city-owned rink a reevaluation at the June 3 City Commission meeting.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Set to kick off its fourth annual festival, 2024 Macomb County Pride will be unlike anything that came before it.

MADISON HEIGHTS — If left unchecked, feral cats will multiply like rabbits. A female cat can birth 20 or more kittens in one year, and more than 420 kittens in a lifetime. And the life they face outdoors is one fraught with peril, such as starvation, freezing to death or getting hit by traffic.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has approved a wide-ranging update to the zoning ordinance that will diversify land uses in the city, including more housing options.

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park City Council recently approved a budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year that features a slightly lower city tax rate yet higher revenues due to growing property values and increased development around town.