SOUTHFIELD — Last year saw the return of the Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival after its cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic. Officials say its return last year was stronger than ever, and they’re looking for another strong showing this year.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Voters across Oakland County hit the polls on to decide races in the Aug. 2 primary election.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Ronald Dwyer bested Al Gui in the Republican primary Aug. 2 for the 3rd District of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.

OAKLAND COUNTY/WAYNE COUNTY — In the primary election Aug. 2, Mike McFall, the mayor pro tem of Hazel Park, secured the Democratic nomination for the newly redrawn 8th District of the State House of Representatives. He defeated Madison Heights City Councilman David Soltis, Durrel Douglas, Ernest Little and Ryan Nelson.

SOUTHFIELD — A developer looking to convert a former hotel into a senior assisted living facility has gotten the necessary approval in order for the change to take place.

SOUTHFIELD — The Detroit Institute of Arts is partnering with Southfield to bring high-quality reproductions of famous art pieces to city properties as part of the DIA’s Inside|Out program.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A new Oakland County Land Bank was approved by the county’s Board of Commissioners at its June 23 meeting.

SOUTHFIELD — Adoption is a life-changing act for all involved, including the biological parent who chooses to relinquish their child. It can be an enormously difficult decision, one that birth mothers may struggle with for years, even if rationally they know it was the right choice.

SOUTHFIELD — Residents looking to cool off this summer at the Southfield Sports Arena pool will have to search elsewhere.

In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters on Aug. 2 will select candidates to represent their respective parties in the general election on Nov. 8

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County is home to more inland lakes and registered boats than anywhere else in the state. To ensure residents’ safety this summer, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is piloting a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On June 22, Oakland County and school officials announced the Oakland County Schools Mental Health Grant Program, which will automatically distribute $175,000 to each school district in the county to address students’ mental health needs.

SOUTHFIELD — A month on from the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, officials at school districts and police departments nationwide continue to process the event and look at their own preparedness for the worst-case scenario.

SOUTHFIELD — Late last year, the city of Southfield began work on its Tamarack Creek stream and wetland habitat restoration project.

MICHIGAN — In a virtual press conference hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 vote, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took questions from members of the press June 24.

METRO DETROIT — The skies above Lake St. Clair will once again roar with the sounds of jet engines this July as Selfridge Air National Guard Base hosts its air show and open house.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Police departments along the Woodward Avenue corridor have announced that they will be enforcing a “rigorous” noise enforcement campaign.

METRO DETROIT — Bringing a pet into a home can make a huge difference to an animal, even if it is just on a temporary basis.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this month, Michigan State Police decided to play a game of laser tag.

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners looking to spruce up their yards can add some gorgeous color to their landscapes while helping to increase the local pollinator population.