METRO DETROIT — Some communities are welcoming 2025 with fireworks, skating, ball drops and more Dec. 31, plus a few celebrations Dec. 30.

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

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 20-22.

NOVI/FARMINGTON — “Thank you” was all a little boy from Farmington could muster after learning that the students at Novi High School have funded his wish to go to Disney World with his family through Make-A-Wish Michigan.

METRO DETROIT — Buyers who are searching for small and affordable new-construction homes might find that the inventory isn’t quite like it used to be.

DETROIT — The nonprofit Williams Park Alliance Inc. will host the second Brightmoor Lights Holiday Festival from Dec. 18 to Jan. 3, featuring life-sized illuminated holiday displays, including symbols of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and more. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — Until recently, real estate agent Kate Chelovich had never had an opportunity to list a historic home for sale.

METRO DETROIT — While winter recreational activities provide a cool time, it’s important to remember safety when venturing out on the ice.

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has been patiently waiting since 2021 to be a part of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Partners in Public Art mural project.

METRO DETROIT — Early signing day, a three-day period from Dec. 4 to 6, has come and gone for Division I collegiate football players looking to put pen to paper, and many local athletes took advantage of the opportunity.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 13-15

METRO DETROIT — The holiday season, while very much a joyous time of year, also is a time when criminals try to take advantage of others.

DETROIT — The Motor City has added a thrilling experience to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A love for animals and inspiration from friends got this Harrison Township resident into making cat carriers to keep stray cats warm during the winter.

METRO DETROIT — The belongings, material and personal, of Michiganders who were at Pearl Harbor on and around that infamous day continue to make their way home.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department and Oakland County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team recently teamed up to reportedly help resolve a potentially violent situation.

FARMINGTON — Two annual Farmington Public Schools craft shows are more than a place for area crafters to showcase their work. They also offer young entrepreneurs a chance to grow and develop their business and corresponding skills.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A proposal for a planned unit development project that has stirred up controversy in Farmington Hills is one step closer to being a potential reality.

DETROIT — While growing up, Richard Auld remembers his grandmother, Lillian, and his dad, Edwin, sharing memories about a family member named Jack.

METRO DETROIT — Providing for kids at Christmas is already difficult, especially in the wake of leaving an abusive situation. The Butterfly Collective aims to lighten some of that burden with its Adopt-a-Family program.