METRO DETROIT — On Sept. 17, members from four different law enforcement agencies came together for friendly — yet competitive — games of softball aimed at raising money for local youth organizations.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Families looking for ways to celebrate the best October has to offer may find themselves at home during a couple of upcoming events in Sterling Heights.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Nature Center offers multiple opportunities for children to enjoy programs it schedules, and with a recent series, adults have been invited to be part of the fun.

METRO DETROIT — On a chilly fall day, Jeff Wirick walked through a wooden castle that had been erected in his driveway, weaving around statues and figures modeled to look like scary figures and icons from horror movies.

METRO DETROIT — Stephen Faraj was devastated as he watched a fire tear through the upper decks of the S.S. Ste. Claire as it was moored in a Detroit marina in 2018.

METRO DETROIT — Fall in Michigan means plenty of festive — and sometimes spooky — activities.

NOVI — A journalist with roots in Novi and its school district is making headlines around the world after successfully penning a book that details the story of a couple of double agents during the Cold War.

ROCHESTER — Patrons of downtown Rochester can enjoy the fall flavors of Michigan with a number of limited-edition menu offerings at local restaurants.

ROCHESTER HILLS — As the weather cools, there is plenty to do at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm to celebrate the harvest season.

FERNDALE — Organizers expect East Nine Mile Road to be filled to the brim with people for the 14th annual DIY Street Fair.

MACOMB COUNTY — Every time Deborah Armstrong talks to students about the painting “Savoy Ballroom” by artist Reginald Marsh, she has them take out their cellphones and play a song that comes to mind.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is celebrating its fifth year this fall and has much to show for it, from massive murals spanning the walls of buildings, to seasonal events like Trail Tunes and the Pumpkin Walk.

METRO DETROIT — Fall is approaching, and for those who want their lawns and gardens to stay healthy in the winter and come back green in the spring, there are many helpful tips that lawn care specialists and horticulturalists recommend.

METRO DETROIT — Colder weather is on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to the flavors and scents you love from your outdoor herb garden.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is gearing up for this year’s Trail Tunes, where musicians perform on the trail loop at Civic Center Park.

TROY — The Troy community came out in droves the weekend of Sept. 15-18 for the 52nd Troy Family Daze celebration.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Online shopping is convenient, but there’s nothing quite like being able to see something in person before you buy it for yourself or a loved one.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Detroit Auto Show might have motorists dreaming of the vehicles of the future, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still appreciate the cars of the past.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As the summer season approaches its final stretch, some boaters on Lake St. Clair are getting ready to “dive” into a different activity.

DETROIT — After a two-year hiatus, the North American International Auto Show has returned to Detroit.