ST. CLAIR SHORES — Marcus Koss, M.D., a board-certified family medicine physician with two decades of experience, launched Essential Care Family Medicine last year to deliver high-quality, comprehensive healthcare to patients across all age groups, from children to geriatrics.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At Greater Shores Primary Care, Dr. Amine Amine practices a patient-centered approach as the cornerstone of his philosophy of care.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The secret to the great success of Lifetime Dental Group is going to great lengths to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.

WARREN — On July 13, the Warren Police Department’s Special Investigation Narcotics unit seized 2 kilograms of fentanyl, 1 kg of methamphetamine and approximately 3,500 methamphetamine pills from the Roseville home of a 23-year-old suspect, after receiving an anonymous tip.

METRO DETROIT — If you’ve ever ventured over to Eddie’s Drive-In, you may have spotted Bill Shuster and his 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A Pontiac woman was killed and her two young children were injured in a car crash with a man from Oakland Township on M-24 in Auburn Hills.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — As families begin shopping for school supplies, the Rochester Area Neighborhood House is hoping they will pick up a few extras for local kids in need.

METRO DETROIT — An invasive fly that’s known to damage crops has made its way to Michigan, threatening the state’s fruit and wine growers.

ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Dutton Road has closed for bridge replacement between the north and south legs of Livernois Road through early November.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For many, one of the highlights of summer is the chance to enjoy outdoor concerts and art fairs. Residents in the Pointes won’t have to travel far to do both in early August.

GROSSE POINTES — What would life be without friends? It’s certainly not a thought the Grosse Pointe Public Library would like to entertain.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Those with substance abuse problems and the people who love them will soon be able to find help getting into addiction treatment in Grosse Pointe Woods.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — If you’ve missed recent chances to see a dazzling display of Northern Lights in northern Michigan, don’t fret. There’s still plenty of opportunities to see spectacular celestial shows up north this summer.

NOVI — This past academic year, Sanjith Udupa became the third student from Novi High School to earn the coveted FIRST Robotics Dean’s List Award and the only Michigan student to earn the honor in 2023.

NOVI — The Novi Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its own. K-9 Diesel, a decorated three-year veteran of the Novi Police Department, died at home July 20 after suffering an undisclosed medical complication.

NOVI — Novi and Northville are now home to two internationally renowned pickleball players after they made their mark in overseas play.

NOVI — Thousands gathered in Novi July 23 to celebrate the 38th annual Festival of Chariots, a Hindu cultural festival put on by the Iskcon Temple in Detroit.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Art enthusiasts will gather at the Village of Rochester Hills July 29-30 for the 19th annual Fine Art at The Village.

TROY — Pampa Kannada Koota, a local Indian cultural organization, is inviting the community to join them for a volleyball and throwball tournament to help them raise money and resources for schools in Detroit.

TROY — The Troy Public Library is promoting its new programs for August and inviting the public to join them before the summer ends.