ROCHESTER — A new universal play area has opened in Rochester. Memorial Grove All Abilities Park — adjacent to Halbach Field, off of Woodward Avenue — features new interactive play equipment around the existing walkways in Memorial Grove, with a turf floor around the equipment.

GROSSE POINTES — Voters might not agree on who the best candidates were, but early voting seems to be a hit that transcends party lines.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For the first time in the lives of many Grosse Pointe Shores residents, the city is planning on building a new pool at Osius Park.

METRO DETROIT — Careers in law enforcement take a great amount of dedication and sacrifice.

GROSSE POINTES — Hold your head up, Knights. It’s been an incredible journey.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/CITY — Thousands are expected to usher in the holiday season as the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade makes its way along Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe City Nov. 29.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Parents aren’t the only ones who have to grapple with empty nest syndrome. Sometimes it’s tough for grandparents to watch their grandkids fly away, too.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — When it comes to the Grosse Pointe Board of Education, voters apparently want to see change.

OAKLAND COUNTY — While the presidential race saw the state of Michigan turn red once again, several local races in Oakland County stayed blue.

BERKLEY — An individual arrested for a 2022 robbery of a Berkley bank has been sentenced to at least four years in prison.

BERKLEY — Nicole Meisner’s athletic career has always revolved around family — sometimes without her even knowing.

BERKLEY — The Berkley School District officially has begun its bond work for the school year.

BERKLEY — Berkley’s next city manager is excited to get started in her new role next month.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Momentarily step into 1930s England during Bloomfield Hills High School’s production of “Me and My Girl” Nov. 21-23.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department recently started participating in the Vulnerable or Impaired Person, or VIP, Enrollment Program, as a way to help individuals who are vulnerable or impaired return home safely.

BEVERLY HILLS — When it comes to chickens, the people of Beverly Hills are divided.

ROYAL OAK — The Guild of Artists & Artisans will host the ninth annual Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 21-22.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — This year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held at noon on Dec. 14 at Resurrection Cemetery.