WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — As a licensed funeral director, Jeff Mandziuk’s intent is to always treat the departed with the utmost respect and dignity.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Continuing a biannual tradition that started eight years ago under a different administration, Mayor Roslyn Grafstein is recruiting volunteers to help her rake leaves at homes around the city where the occupants may be in need of assistance.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 18-20

METRO DETROIT — While vaping was originally marketed to replace cigarettes and some teens say it helps them with stress, health officials say the opposite is true.

HAZEL PARK — Patrons of the Hazel Park District Library can now access office pods, private soundproof rooms that provide the perfect space for things like meetings, projects, podcasting and playing a musical instrument.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A dance party, the skeleton family of “Dee Ceased” and more await those who venture down this year’s Skelebration Trail.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When voters in the Madison District Public Schools open their ballots for the Nov. 5 election, they will see a proposal for a building and site sinking fund that would raise their taxes by 3 mills for a period of 10 years.

METRO DETROIT — The Facebook page “For the Love of Louie” helps find lost pets and returns them to their families in happy and sometimes sad reunions.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 11-13

METRO DETROIT — Fall gardening can look daunting, but remembering a few simple steps could make it easier.

METRO DETROIT — The rising cost of college, combined with growing demand for skilled workers, is driving more students to enroll in career and technical education programs, known as CTE programs.

HAZEL PARK — David Monastiere has always loved Halloween and the creativity it inspires. The horror-themed musician, who goes by the stage name “Slasher Dave” and even illustrates his own vinyl album covers, sees the same love for the season each year in his hometown of Hazel Park.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights was busy with back-to-back events last month, including the fifth annual Trail Tunes, the inaugural Revin’ in the Heights, a community open house at Fire Station No. 1, and the second annual K-9 demonstration.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has authorized felony charges against seven people after an investigation into alleged acts of double voting during the August 2024 primary election.

MADISON HEIGHTS — When a written letter threatening violence was discovered last month at Lamphere High School in Madison Heights, school officials immediately began working with Madison Heights police to determine its origin and the suspect behind it.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Since opening its doors in 2007, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has found homes for more than 10,000 dogs and cats.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 4-6

METRO DETROIT — “Forming Function” is “a design podcast for everyone.”

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Sept. 27-29

METRO DETROIT — Multigenerational housing is making a comeback. Studies by the Pew Research Center indicate that the concept has grown for the past five decades, and there is no sign of peaking.