SOUTHFIELD — Before Southfield-based Attorney Jason Waechter became the “Motorcycle Lawyer” and Dr. Walter “Wally” Cukrowski became one of Michigan’s leading eye surgeons, the two were first-grade students at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic School in Bloomfield Hills who also played football together in seventh and eighth grade. 

TROY — Troy School District librarian Christina Chatel and Boulan Park Middle School teacher Michelle Slaviero were recently honored by the Michigan Association of School Librarians with the 2024 MASL School Librarian/Teacher Collaboration Award. 

TROY — The Home Builders Association of Michigan announced earlier in October that a major legal victory has been reached in its permit fee overcharge lawsuit against the city of Troy.

TROY — Though some malls appear to be struggling in the metro Detroit area, shopping centers in Troy, like Somerset Collection and the Oakland Mall, appear to be adapting or looking for different ways to continue to bring in more foot traffic.

METRO DETROIT — During family holidays or gatherings, there is often something sparking the flame for a heated conversation.

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township has undergone a transformation and is now filled with the holiday spirit. The annual “Aurora Winter Wonderland” interactive light show opened Nov. 15 and will be open on Thursday and Friday nights through Dec. 29.

NOVI — There have been four home invasions in Novi since Oct. 31 that are believed to be related to transnational gangs operating in the area with their origin in South America, according to the Novi Police Department.

BIRMINGHAM — Indulge in high comedy with the Birmingham Village Players during their run of “Present Laughter.” 

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For those who do not plan on spending the day after Thanksgiving holiday gift shopping, Cranbrook Institute of Science is hosting an event all about dinosaurs. 

BIRMINGHAM — Ever since the Birmingham City Commission approved the expansion of the 15 Minute Short-Term Parking Pilot in downtown Birmingham, visitors have had designated places to park for when they just need to run a quick errand. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — When you reflect on memories of playing a particular sport growing up, there’s two things that really come to mind. You think about the friendships you made, and still have to this day, because of years spent sharing the ice or field together, and you think about the memories of every moment you spent putting on the glove or lacing up the shoes.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Four Jefferson Middle School students will present their projects in Lansing for state senators and others to view.

FRASER — Eighteen months after a vehicle crashed through one of the walls at the Fraser Public Library, the library is taking a step toward reoccupying the building.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees met on the evening of Nov. 13, approving various purchases and making several hires in the last meeting with the board in its current composition.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Over a year after being moved, the 1920s-era Macomb Township Hall is starting to take shape.

WARREN — A Warren police officer has been arraigned on two counts of manslaughter and other charges after an early morning high speed crash in September that killed two Warren men on Schoenherr Road at Prospect Avenue.

SOUTHFIELD — Only two lanes will be open northbound and southbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) at M-102 (Eight Mile Road) until late December during the finalization of the interchange modernization project. 

TROY — Community members can support Stage Nature Center programs and amenities through their Matching Gift Challenge, which is currently running now through Nov. 30.

TROY — Community members had the opportunity to stop at the Troy Community Center on Nov. 16 to explore a wide variety of books at the Local Author Fair.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On the evening of Nov. 13, Trustee Nancy Nevers was the belle of the Macomb Township Board of Trustees’ bimonthly ball.