ROCHESTER HILLS — In late September of this year, Rochester High School’s varsity dance team captivated the TikTok world with its pep assembly performance to AC/DC’s hit song “Thunderstruck.”

ROCHESTER HILLS — Two people are alive thanks to the quick thinking of an off-duty fire lieutenant in Rochester Hills.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills City Council President Ryan Deel will continue to serve in his leadership position for another year.

DETROIT — Food is a universal language, which makes “The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World” at the Detroit Institute of Arts the ideal exhibition for both seasoned art aficionados and those who haven’t been to a museum in years.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, but the nonprofit cultural institution is also looking to its future while acknowledging its past.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — If it hadn’t been for hockey, Mac Watts might have never become a country musician.

GROSSE POINTES — Susi Sipos’ students have learned more than second (or third) languages in her classroom: They’ve developed connections with people in the countries where those languages are spoken.

GROSSE POINTES — A group of teenage suspects has been arrested after the teens reportedly committed more than a dozen larcenies from unlocked autos in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe City over a period of a couple of days.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The holiday season is in full gear and local businesses continue to supply shoppers with gifts for their loved ones.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department has arrested a 23-year-old Oak Park man who investigators believe has committed multiple thefts from porches.

BERKLEY — Thousands of dollars were handed out to teachers and staff members of the Berkley School District in the form of grants this fall.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale has appointed an interim city manager while it continues its search for a permanent replacement.

ROYAL OAK — Santa and his “Elf Squad” visited the Children’s Garden Room in the Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Dec. 4 to surprise the pediatric patients with presents and holiday cheer.

ROYAL OAK — The students of the Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy were given the opportunity to experience life in the agricultural world on Nov. 22 during an in-person farm science lab.

CLAWSON — Last year, Alyssa Depaolis and her two sons celebrated Christmas in a hotel room with just the three of them.

ROYAL OAK — It’s that time of year again to light up the windows of the young patients of Corewell Health and spread the love as the holiday tradition Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams begins for its sixth year.

CLAWSON — Clawson police officer Aundreana Beydoun was taught growing up to always respect the elderly.

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak is the destination to be during the winter season with plenty of different holiday-themed events for all to enjoy.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With the general election of 2024 completed, the new term of the Macomb Township Board of Trustees began on Nov. 26.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The North Branch of the Clinton River slices through Macomb Township, serving as the main geographic feature to break up the township’s otherwise contiguous 36.4 square miles.