NOVI — A journalist with roots in Novi and its school district is making headlines around the world after successfully penning a book that details the story of a couple of double agents during the Cold War.

ROCHESTER — Patrons of downtown Rochester can enjoy the fall flavors of Michigan with a number of limited-edition menu offerings at local restaurants.

ROCHESTER HILLS — As the weather cools, there is plenty to do at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm to celebrate the harvest season.

FERNDALE — Organizers expect East Nine Mile Road to be filled to the brim with people for the 14th annual DIY Street Fair.

MACOMB COUNTY — Every time Deborah Armstrong talks to students about the painting “Savoy Ballroom” by artist Reginald Marsh, she has them take out their cellphones and play a song that comes to mind.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is celebrating its fifth year this fall and has much to show for it, from massive murals spanning the walls of buildings, to seasonal events like Trail Tunes and the Pumpkin Walk.

METRO DETROIT — Fall is approaching, and for those who want their lawns and gardens to stay healthy in the winter and come back green in the spring, there are many helpful tips that lawn care specialists and horticulturalists recommend.

METRO DETROIT — Colder weather is on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to the flavors and scents you love from your outdoor herb garden.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is gearing up for this year’s Trail Tunes, where musicians perform on the trail loop at Civic Center Park.

TROY — The Troy community came out in droves the weekend of Sept. 15-18 for the 52nd Troy Family Daze celebration.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Online shopping is convenient, but there’s nothing quite like being able to see something in person before you buy it for yourself or a loved one.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Detroit Auto Show might have motorists dreaming of the vehicles of the future, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still appreciate the cars of the past.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As the summer season approaches its final stretch, some boaters on Lake St. Clair are getting ready to “dive” into a different activity.

DETROIT — After a two-year hiatus, the North American International Auto Show has returned to Detroit.

METRO DETROIT — Large crowds flocked to Novi over the Labor Day weekend Sept. 1-5 for the Michigan State Fair.

NOVI — The city of Novi celebrated the end of summer with the first Novi Taco Fest and Fine Art Fair, which was held at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44425 W. 12 Mile Road, Aug. 26-28.

ROYAL OAK — After the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a five-story planned unit development requested by the property owner of the Main Art Theatre on May 23, demolition crews got to work in July.

ROYAL OAK — From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11, the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Barktoberfest event at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave., north of 13 Mile Road.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Four Shelby Township Fine Art Society artists’ paintings were voted community favorites at the Shelby Township Art Fair Aug. 13-14.

METRO DETROIT — For the third year, law enforcement agencies will go head-to-head on a softball field to help raise money for youth programs.