CENTER LINE — Santa Claus came to town for Center Line’s 70th tree lighting on Dec. 9, where nearly 900 people from the community gathered in Memorial Park for festive events on a balmy night.

DETROIT — During its December meeting, the Regional Transit Authority’s board of directors began discussions regarding a plan to transfer the QLINE and its assets under the management umbrella of the RTA.

FERNDALE — Three men were arrested this month for allegedly impersonating police officers during an August home invasion.

ROYAL OAK — Throughout the month of December, Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s Hospital has been putting on its annual Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams event.

PLEASANT RIDGE — At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission received a presentation about a community survey with resident feedback on a host of city issues.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Senior Activity Center’s knitting and crocheting group makes projects for those in need, and also provides much needed social time for its members.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Christmas traditions vary from culture to culture, celebrating the festive season in their own ways. 

WARREN — If you’ve traveled on Mound Road in Warren, you’ve likely experienced slowdowns, lane closures, and felt captive by construction. Recent weeks have seen noticeable progress, and many have asked, “When will this end?”

METRO DETROIT — Taylor Jones wasn’t sure how she would get through that first Christmas without her favorite aunt, Tricey, who had passed away from COVID-19 and lupus a few years ago.

MOUNT CLEMENS — For its penultimate meeting of 2023, the full Mount Clemens City Commission showed up on Dec. 4 for a regular meeting headlined by water project funding and a work session about the apartment complex set to replace the old motel at 1 North River Road.

METRO DETROIT — While toys and other physical gifts can be quickly forgotten, the sense of pride from learning a new skill is the gift that keeps on giving. So rather than adding to a loved one’s overwhelming stack of belongings, why not consider giving an experience?

MOUNT CLEMENS — Karlin Traylor is a woman of many hats. Around Macomb County, she’s known as one of the owners of the Slaw Dogsz food trucks and as a daycare operator. But this winter marks a big step forward in one of her other passions.

FRASER — This year, it’s been all about hockey for the Motor City Rockers.

DETROIT — The “Iron D” Trophy is making its way back to Hockeytown as the University of Michigan (8-7-3) and Michigan State University (12-4-2) hockey are slated to face off at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Little Caesars Arena in their annual “Duel in the D” matchup.

HAZEL PARK — A 65-year-old Hazel Park man is in police custody after reportedly stalking a woman and vandalizing her property. The woman, also 65 and a resident of Hazel Park, had reportedly already received a personal protection order against the man.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local man stands accused of sharing and requesting explicit photos with an underage girl, and police believe there may be more victims.

HAZEL PARK — Four people have been arrested in connection with the case of a vehicle that was stolen in Hazel Park and recovered in Detroit.

HAZEL PARK — Police and firefighters face many perils, and there is no guarantee they will return home at the end of the shift. That’s why, amid the cold darkness of winter nights, residents are asked to place a blue or red light in their window as a show of support.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the city of Madison Heights announced a program recognizing exceptional volunteers with its At Your Service Awards. The 2023 winners were revealed at the Nov. 27 City Council meeting.

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, the Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a delayed report of a suspicious incident at a bus stop that occurred on Monday, Dec. 4, between 3 and 3:05 p.m.