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.

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.

METRO DETROIT — Large crowds flocked to Novi over the Labor Day weekend Sept. 1-5 for the Michigan State Fair.

METRO DETROIT — Whenever Royal Oak resident Maurice Peyton takes his Polaris Slingshot open-air roadster out for a drive, people notice.

METRO DETROIT — For the third year, law enforcement agencies will go head-to-head on a softball field to help raise money for youth programs.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Whether you want to redo a room or your entire home, you’ll find plenty of inspiration at the Junior League of Detroit’s 24th Designers’ Show House.

METRO DETROIT — It’s consistently the talk of Major League Baseball. Every year it seems there’s a major blow to a pennant-chasing team as its ace is shut down for the year due to Tommy John surgery.

METRO DETROIT — Veterinarians and other pet health experts are trying to allay fears following rumors of an “unknown” disease affecting dogs in northern Michigan.

PONTIAC — With the 50th anniversary of Title IX occurring back in June, the importance of everything it brought — to not only sports- or education-based inclusion, but basic safety measures for women — was celebrated Aug. 12 at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac.

METRO DETROIT — “Remarkable” would describe Kirk Gibson’s walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series off Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, or bringing the last World Series title to Detroit in 1984. 

METRO DETROIT — In its first time back since the 2020 cancellation due to COVID-19, the attendance and atmosphere returned to normalcy last year.

METRO DETROIT — Last year, many child care centers across Michigan were forced to close their doors due to financial strain and limited staff, but this year, local centers say their business is booming.

METRO DETROIT — Lights can make nights brighter, safer and more accessible, but many people want the public to be mindful of the light they shine out into the darkness.

METRO DETROIT — August is National Pediatric Immunization Month, and medical professionals are getting the word out about the importance of vaccinating children, particularly when they are very young.

METRO DETROIT — On Sept. 9, Ruthy Bedard will sit down with local documentary filmmaker Keith Famie for an interview about her 1936 Ford Coupe 3-window.

METRO DETROIT — With the new school year approaching, that means homecoming season will soon arrive.

METRO DETROIT — Hotels and banquet halls are adjusting to a new normal after being empty for months as government and health officials paused large gatherings during the height of the COVID-19 crisis.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan’s trees haven’t shed their foliage yet, but it’s not too soon to start preparing to deal with piles of dead leaves all over the lawn.