BIRMINGHAM — When the Birmingham Museum reopened in early September, they debuted a new, year-long exhibit called “Transportation and Transformation: Shaping Birmingham and its People.”

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The United Shore Professional Baseball League and InTouch Credit Union held a special food drive night at Jimmy John’s Field in downtown Utica Sept. 6 benefiting Gleaners Food Bank.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club is inviting helpful insects to its gardens this year.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has a rich mining history which is why one Grosse Pointe Woods resident became fascinated by it almost 20 years ago.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights city and police officials recently gave many rounds of applause and more to four people credited with fighting off the kidnapping attempt of a 7-year-old girl at a Sterling Heights park in August.

METRO DETROIT — As the days get shorter and the air cooler, the telltale signs of fall emerge: cider and donuts, gourds, pumpkin spiced lattes and, of course, the great stink bug hibernation.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this month, the city of Madison Heights launched a program where residents can drop off food waste at the Department of Public Services so that it can be converted into compost — a nutrient-rich material used as fertilizer for plants.

WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone officially changed the name of Bunert Road from 11 Mile to Frazho roads to Lipari Way Sept. 10 to honor Lipari Foods and the family that has been committed to Warren for 30 years.

WARREN — Anita Cozzens had to think about it for a moment, but she’s pretty sure the first president she ever voted for was Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the 1940s.

METRO DETROIT — Two local Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are doing what they can to benefit their communities.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Although some people get a little bummed when summer comes to an end, that doesn’t mean that more fun and adventure aren’t around the corner.

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library is receiving a fresh new look. At press time Sept. 18, work was underway on a massive mural on the building at 123 E. Nine Mile Road.

TROY — The Troy Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of Fire and Flannel at the Troy Historic Village Sept. 19.

ROYAL OAK — The Stagecrafters Main Stage is preparing for its production of “Rent,” the iconic 1996 musical that showcases the importance of acceptance among peers.

TROY — Local theatergoers can expect a variety of comedic misunderstandings with the Ridgedale Players’ production of “Unnecessary Farce.”

EASTPOINTE/ROYAL OAK — Kevin Lepine is living his dream while others are sleeping right through it.

TROY — From Sept. 12-15, community members can enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly events and entertainment during 2024 Troy Family Daze.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In year 36, the Lac Ste. Claire Fine Art Fair is still going strong and still has a wide variety of artisans to buy from.

ROCHESTER — The community can now experience the four seasons all year round with a stroll through Rochester Municipal Park.

METRO DETROIT — As the weather begins to cool in Michigan, there’s no better way to warm yourself up than with a cup of hot apple cider and mouth-watering doughnuts this fall. According to the Michigan Apple Committee, there’s plenty of apples to choose from this year.