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.

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. 

MOUNT CLEMENS — Don Brown, the chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, announced his resignation from the board at the end of its Dec. 12 meeting.

WARREN — The National Fire Sprinkler Association partnered with the Warren Fire Department for a live demonstration of two identically decorated rooms catching on fire on Dec. 9 and gave fire safety tips for the holiday season and year-round.

MACOMB COUNTY — Logs, railroad ties and tires are items you might expect to find at a dump. But these items gummed up the works in a pipe that drains stormwater, contributing to persistent flooding on a road in Clinton Township and Fraser.

DETROIT — A Warren man pleaded guilty Dec. 3 in U.S. District Court in Detroit to spray-painting racist graffiti on a predominantly Black Roseville church.

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

Center Line — The city of Center Line began its annual holiday celebrations with a 71st tree lighting ceremony Dec. 7 at Memorial Park.

CENTER LINE — The city of Center Line had a ribbon-cutting to unveil a specially designed mural on the side of City Hall Dec. 6 as part of the Detroit Institute of Arts Partners in Public Art program.

CENTER LINE — Superintendent Joseph Haynes called it one of his “favorite events.” At the Nov. 25 Center Line Public Schools Board of Education meeting, the district held its fall staff appreciation ceremony.

WARREN — The Busch Branch of the Warren Public Library, located at 23333 Ryan Road, will remain closed after school hours until Feb. 28, 2025, per the Warren Library Commission.

WARREN — Students at Green Acres Elementary School played Santa Claus this Christmas season.

WARREN — Wave Project is opening a new shelter for unhoused adults Dec. 29 through March 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church Warren to reduce homelessness during the cold weather.

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.