METRO DETROIT — Packing up your belongings and shipping them to a new home can feel like a Herculean task, but the process needn’t be stressful.

SOUTHFIELD — At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Southfield City Council voted unanimously against a Kroger gas station proposal for 19991 W. 12 Mile Road, at the former Bank of America building.

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.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Mall at Partridge Creek has seen an uptick in activity in 2024 and is looking to keep the upward momentum going into 2025.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, which includes land in St. Clair Shores as well as Grosse Pointe Shores, is doing its part to try to make its expansive lakefront property more attractive to native creatures, including birds, insects, fish and frogs.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Underground infrastructure replacement has taken place in Shelby Township after the report and removal of rotted corrugated metal pipe that had collapsed in an enclosed stretch of the Dunn Drain Branch D near 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township.

FARMINGTON HILLS — For the first time since 2009, the city of Farmington Hills has a new master plan in place.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A northern gateway along Sterling Heights’ border could soon look nicer after a majority of the Sterling Heights City Council voted to approve a plan to replace its fencing.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The long-term plans for the Lakeside City Center could truly put the “heights” in Sterling Heights.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on Oct. 7, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-1 to deny site plan approval for a Kroger gas station on Harper Avenue at Nine Mile Road.

TROY — The Senior Dining Room in the Troy Community Center has recently been revamped into the Troy Senior Center.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — There is a group of local residents and students who are always going the extra mile to help others, stay positive and strive to do the right thing.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland County’s first “neuro-inclusive” neighborhood, Walton Oaks, is coming to Rochester Hills.

ROYAL OAK — An array of complaints brought forth by the Sdao family have been circling the Oakview Cemetery mausoleum.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The auditorium in Bloomfield Township Hall will be getting some renovations later this year.

SOUTHFIELD — The City Council unanimously approved a plan to adapt and reuse the Holiday Inn building at 25100 Northwestern Highway for multiple-family residential use Sept. 30.

TROY — Since opening in 2014, the Troy Transit Center has served thousands of riders not only through Amtrak trips but also through its bus and taxi access.

UTICA — A brand-new interactive gaming and activities center called Activate has opened in Utica.

FRANKLIN — In November, voters will see a proposal to approve or deny a new liquor license in the village. Gray Dog Café LLC plans to open in 2025 and is requesting a Class C on-premises liquor license at its future location, 32644 Franklin Road.