OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County typically seems to have a hold on the high school tennis scene, but the schools located in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Beverly Hills took it to a whole new level this season.

ROYAL OAK — Members of the Royal Oak community joined together Oct. 16 to restore red kettles used by the Salvation Army to raise funds each holiday season.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission on Oct. 15 chose Joe Gacioch to be the next city manager of Royal Oak.

METRO DETROIT — For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.

ROYAL OAK — The Orson Starr House in Royal Oak is a long-standing historical hot spot in the community, but being one of the first homes in Royal Oak is not the only thing that the house is known for.

ROYAL OAK — The annual Royal Oak Spooktacular hosted hundreds of families on Oct. 20 for its 41st year.

ROYAL OAK — Kamala Harris spoke Oct. 21 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, touching on reaching swing voters, gun violence, national security and the political divide.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 25-27

BERKLEY/CLAWSON/ROYAL OAK — High schools in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak are co-hosting a fair to help students plan out their futures.

METRO DETROIT — For those who seek to build bonds with animals, getting a pet is one way to go. But not everyone has the time or space to commit to a furry friend for years.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — As a licensed funeral director, Jeff Mandziuk’s intent is to always treat the departed with the utmost respect and dignity.

ROYAL OAK — An array of complaints brought forth by the Sdao family have been circling the Oakview Cemetery mausoleum.

ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters is putting on a seriously spooky production of “The Woman in Black” Oct. 18-27 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 18-20

ROYAL OAK — Andrew Lester, a 44-year-old Pontiac man, was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Royal Oak on the morning of Oct. 12.

METRO DETROIT — While vaping was originally marketed to replace cigarettes and some teens say it helps them with stress, health officials say the opposite is true.

It’s one of the first things you learn courtesy of “The Tortoise and the Hare”; slow and steady wins the race. The saying is interpreted differently in soccer terms, but Royal Oak Shrine Catholic High School boys soccer head coach Mark Soma feels like he’s finally getting through to his No. 2 ranked squad in Division 4.

ROYAL OAK — For its 27th year running, the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats festival has raised a significant amount of funds for local charities and cultural organizations.

METRO DETROIT — The Facebook page “For the Love of Louie” helps find lost pets and returns them to their families in happy and sometimes sad reunions.

ROYAL OAK — Two muralists have been approved to start painting in the downtown area after the unanimous decision of the City Commission at its Sept. 23 meeting.