METRO DETROIT — Struggling to breathe has become all too common for 12-year-old Oscar Hauptman.

ROSEVILLE — Once a month, members of the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce meet for a “coffee hour” to network and share information.

BIRMINGHAM — For the 38th year, artists of various mediums will be displayed at The Community House’s “Our Town Art Show and Sale” in downtown Birmingham.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If the stage of a state finals hockey game wasn’t enough to bring the crowd to their feet, a rematch of the 2021 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals game was enough momentum to create an electric environment.

ROSEVILLE — When word got out about an activity that brought a large group of Roseville Middle School students and teachers closer together, “NBC Nightly News” and anchor Kate Snow broadcast the project March 5.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS —  With an opportunity to acquire land to grow the Johnson Nature Center, Bloomfield Hills Schools is building a draft recreation master plan and asking for the community’s input.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Village Club for the Real Estate Forecast Breakfast March 9.

ROSEVILLE — Injuries are a part of the game, but some teams catch the injury bug more than others, and it’s a heavy obstacle to overcome.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Whether it is through the state of Michigan or the local historical commission, historical designation is a way to preserve where the city of St. Clair Shores came from. For those interested in the past, it is also a chance to dive deeper into the city’s residential and business history.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On March 6, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-0 to adopt the ordinance that would approve the Downtown Development Authority Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The 2023 Macomb Area Conference-White champions had momentum on their side going into the Michigan High School Athletic Association Region 6 championship at Skore Lanes on Feb. 24, but the field of competition at regionals was loaded with talent.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shore native Derek Charbonneau’s competitive spirit is highlighted through his gymnastics competitions, but even more so in the classroom.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Senior Ava Costales has etched her name into the books as one of the premier athletes to attend Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores with her play on the softball field, but her athletic abilities go beyond that.

FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — The Michigan Department of Transportation’s M-1 project in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge resumed this week and will continue for the majority of the year.

WARREN — “You are the real heroes, and you save lives every day,” said Warren Mayor James Fouts.

WARREN/MOUNT CLEMENS — Time is ticking away for the court to decide if Warren Mayor James Fouts will be allowed to run for another term or if his time in office has reached the voter-approved limit.   

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Library reopened March 6 after an approximately two-month closure because of water damage that occurred after a building failure on Christmas Eve.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An Oakland Township woman who fled to Thailand following a fatal hit-and-run crash on New Year’s Day has been arraigned on a felony charge upon returning to Michigan.

ROYAL OAK — Back in February, the Royal Oak City Commission directed the city administration to continue work with Municipal Parking Services on changes that could be made to the downtown’s parking network.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — This year is the 70th anniversary of the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade, and there’s some special sights in store for patrons.