METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 4-6

TROY — Christopher F. Carpenter, M.D., who was appointed as the third Stephan Sharf dean of Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, was inspired to pursue medicine after his younger brother was experiencing issues with a genetic condition.

METRO DETROIT — “Forming Function” is “a design podcast for everyone.”

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

TROY — Katharine Mitropoulos, an author and the founder of Set Sail Press LLC, hosted a book launch event for her second book, “Let’s Work Smarter,” Sept. 21.

TROY — Troy community members can enjoy more access to the Troy Public Library’s catalog, as well as on-site library card registration and outdoor programming, through the library’s new bookmobile.

TROY — An organization founded in 1890 met in Troy recently for its 124th anniversary.

TROY — The site that previously housed the international headquarters of Kmart Corp. could see multiple land uses in addition to the initial plans for University of Michigan Health’s potential medical facility.

METRO DETROIT — Multigenerational housing is making a comeback. Studies by the Pew Research Center indicate that the concept has grown for the past five decades, and there is no sign of peaking.

METRO DETROIT — As the days get shorter and the air cooler, the telltale signs of fall emerge: cider and donuts, gourds, pumpkin spiced lattes and, of course, the great stink bug hibernation.

METRO DETROIT — Two local Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are doing what they can to benefit their communities.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Oakland County officials have pushed back against accusations that the county has been dumping untreated sewage into the Clinton River and, ultimately, into Lake St. Clair.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Sept. 19-22

TROY — The Troy Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of Fire and Flannel at the Troy Historic Village Sept. 19.

TROY — The United Community Family Services/Chaldean American Ladies of Charity provides services and programs for those in need, particularly immigrants and refugees.

TROY — Local theatergoers can expect a variety of comedic misunderstandings with the Ridgedale Players’ production of “Unnecessary Farce.”

TROY — Conservation and preservation efforts for Turtle Woods may see further assistance if voters approve an Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department millage proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot.

TROY — From Sept. 12-15, community members can enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly events and entertainment during 2024 Troy Family Daze.

METRO DETROIT — As the weather begins to cool in Michigan, there’s no better way to warm yourself up than with a cup of hot apple cider and mouth-watering doughnuts this fall. According to the Michigan Apple Committee, there’s plenty of apples to choose from this year.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Sept. 12-15