METRO DETROIT — It was a day of state title contenders continuing to add to the trophy room while newcomers are still looking for a place to build one, and it all went down at the Michigan High School Esports League playoffs.

DETROIT — The nonprofit Williams Park Alliance Inc. will host the second Brightmoor Lights Holiday Festival from Dec. 18 to Jan. 3, featuring life-sized illuminated holiday displays, including symbols of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and more. 

METRO DETROIT — Growing up a sports fan really is the luck of the draw based on where you grow up.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Two Macomb Township residents and their dog once again claim bragging rights — along with a suite of prizes — as winners of a township-wide contest.

TROY — Carrie Krawiec, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the Birmingham Maple Clinic in Troy, has provided information for those who could be struggling with isolation during this upcoming holiday season.

TROY — Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation once again held its Holiday Art & Cookie Sale on Dec. 14.

TROY — Two Troy students have found enjoyment and success through their participation in competitive mountain biking on the Rochester Mountain Bike Team.

ROCHESTER — Rochester Christian University is introducing a need-based Tuition-Free Scholarship available to students starting in fall 2025.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Residents of Oakland Township can weigh in on the latest Parks, Recreation and Land Preservation Master Plan during an upcoming public hearing.

ROCHESTER — Meadow Brook Hall was recently named one of the best holiday historic home tours in the nation via USA Today’s 2024 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards. 

ROCHESTER HILLS — Over 9 acres of undeveloped property at 694 S. Rochester Road will soon bring more green space to the city of Rochester Hills.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Patrons of several Hill businesses will soon be able to enjoy a cocktail, beer or glass of wine outside.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — At 9, Salvatore “Sal” Strasz, of Grosse Pointe Woods, is a bundle of energy who loves dogs — his family has two — and sports, especially soccer. And he doesn’t let having Type 1 diabetes stand in the way of anything he wants to do.

TROY — Residents of the city of Troy may expect snow emergencies to be declared to allow for the roadways to be plowed during the current winter season.

ROYAL OAK — Show off your ugliest Christmas sweater and give back on Dec. 20 at the Blind Owl, 511 S. Main St. in Royal Oak, for the Filthy Cares Adopt-A-Block Ugly Sweater Christmas Party.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Police Department has welcomed an addition to the team, a 19-month-old, 60-pound black Labrador Retriever named Raider.

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center is getting ready for its sixth annual menorah lighting and brand-new Chanukah Village experience that will take place 4-6 p.m. Dec. 29.

ROYAL OAK — A site plan at 505 S. Lafayette Ave. was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission Dec. 10 despite the majority of public speakers disapproving of the project.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Don Brown, the chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, announced his resignation from the board at the end of its Dec. 12 meeting.

MACOMB COUNTY — Logs, railroad ties and tires are items you might expect to find at a dump. But these items gummed up the works in a pipe that drains stormwater, contributing to persistent flooding on a road in Clinton Township and Fraser.