HARRISON TOWNSHIP — New homes are coming to Harrison Township soon. The Board of Trustees approved a 30.5-acre condominium development at its May 28 meeting.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A controversial proposal for a new gas station and convenience store in Madison Heights has been denied special approval by the City Council.

ROYAL OAK — The long-awaited design of the Detroit Zoological Society water tower was finally revealed on the morning of May 21. 

METRO DETROIT — With spring in full bloom and the summer drawing near, more people are feeling the urge to head to the water. But for suburban homeowners, is it possible to gaze upon some calming aquatic scenery without living along a lake or taking a trip to the beach?

STERLING HEIGHTS — Around 18 months after the Sterling Heights City Council approved a planned unit development for an apartment complex by Mound and 14 Mile roads, the developers have come back to the city to propose a modified plan for the site.

BERKLEY — A church building in Berkley has been sold to the school district to help create a space for district programs.

FRASER — Fraser community members and businesses were recognized by the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce on May 13 at Vintage House.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City, county, state and federal officials gathered at the Macomb Place fountain stage on May 10 to kick off the long-awaited renovation of Mount Clemens’ commercial core.

TROY — Forum Flats, a new apartment complex at 295 Kirts Blvd., officially opened for tenants in April.

METRO DETROIT —  It’s all about family for Sherry Maxey, a second-generation owner of Bob Maxey Lincoln, 16901 Mack Ave. in Detroit.

FERNDALE — The old location of Rosie O’Grady’s has remained vacant since its closure in 2021, but the owner is hopeful that progress will be made soon at the downtown mainstay.

TROY — Troy residents may soon partake of University of Michigan Health’s services locally after the health system purchased a portion of land that previously was a part of the former international headquarters of Kmart Corp.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A new restaurant is the meow of the mall.

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will soon have a new, elevated farmers market that officials are calling Market + The Graham.

FRASER — Fraser residents flowed through the Fraser Lions Club hall to get more information about a potential Sheetz location at the former State Bank of Fraser.

STERLING HEIGHTS — You have less than three months left to make your final purchases at Lakeside Mall, according to a joint press release announcement from Lakeside Mall’s ownership and Sterling Heights.

UTICA — The Mejier store on Hall Road in Utica recently received an award from the St. Paul of Tarsus Church Food Pantry for donations through the store’s Simply Give program over the last 10 years.

SOUTHFIELD — In a 5-2 vote, the City Council approved a third recreational marijuana retail facility in Southfield April 15.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In a split 4-3 vote, the Sterling Heights City Council approved deals April 2 that will transfer received grant money to Lakeside Mall’s ownership to resolve real estate negotiations needed to get the Lakeside area’s redevelopment process moving forward.

HAZEL PARK/MADISON HEIGHTS — Enhancements to Hazel Park’s main street and new park lights in Madison Heights are among 15 projects in Oakland County set to receive federal funds.