ROCHESTER — Shoppers will have the opportunity to hunt for bargains and support local businesses as they stroll along Main Street in downtown Rochester next month.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The changing Michigan weather shuts down boats and seasonal restaurants each year, but they’re all ready to set sail as summer kicks in.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Another Hill restaurant is expanding its outdoor dining space.

BERKLEY — Two marijuana businesses in Berkley were given approvals for licenses by the City Council.

BIRMINGHAM — The concept of social districts has been discussed by city of Birmingham officials, but after consideration of their vision of Birmingham’s potential, they decided they do not want to pursue social districts.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Plans are coming together for the new Active Adult Center, to be located between Madison Heights City Hall and the Madison Heights Public Library at Civic Center Plaza on 13 Mile Road west of John R Road, and connected to each building.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local business is offering haircuts for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting the Madison Heights Food Pantry. 

METRO DETROIT — Six C & G Newspapers staffers recently received a total of 11 Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Excellence in Journalism awards in the print Class C category — circulation over 15,000.

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Civic Theater is making an offer that is likely to get the attention of local movie buffs.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With multiple restaurants offering dinner with a view, summertime in Michigan specifically appeals to restaurants in St. Clair Shores.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Cranbrook Educational Community recently purchased the St. Elizabeth Briarbank Home, which was previously used as a Catholic assisted living community for local women.

FARMINGTON HILLS — When furnishing a new home, clocks are often part of the décor. While they are functional to measure and indicate time, they also can be a decorative piece to provide the right finishing touch.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — St. Vincent de Paul Detroit opened a brand-new thrift store in Utica June 2 at Shelby Corners, 13455 Hall Road in Utica.

FRASER — The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce, which also encompasses the Fraser community, hosted the fifth Fraser Academy Member of Excellence Awards on May 16.

EASTPOINTE — More than 50 local families now have a place to call home.

FARMINGTON HILLS — With inflation and high gas prices being a modern-day reality for many, now is as good a time as any to develop a sound financial strategy.

FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield officials are encouraging residents to continue to support local businesses during construction season.

SOUTHFIELD — A Southfield resident’s business has been picked up by Macy’s to sell its products online.

METRO DETROIT — Two local women whose lives were forever changed after the deaths of their loved ones persevered to become successful business owners.