METRO DETROIT — A Detroit lunchtime staple is coming back home. Atwater Brewery founder Mark Rieth, of Grosse Pointe Farms, has purchased Velvet Peanut Butter and plans to bring production of the beloved sandwich spread back to Detroit. 

SYLVAN LAKE — Residents had to wait a while to find out who was going to fill two spots on Sylvan Lake’s City Council, but the results are now official.

METRO DETROIT — With its expansive history and dedicated fanbase, the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons has attracted players young and old to take part in adventure and chaos.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan winters bring freezing cold and long nights, and residents respond by raising the thermostat and stringing up lights. But officials say all that power and heat leads to more home fires this time of year.

DETROIT — The world’s automotive industry will descend again upon Huntington Place for the Detroit Auto Show Jan. 10-20.

METRO DETROIT — As the winter season continues in Michigan, residents will likely have multiple different preferences for removing ice from sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and roads.

METRO DETROIT — One of the saddest parts of the holiday season is getting rid of a Christmas tree.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — If West Bloomfield Police Department Chief Michael Patton ever doubted the township’s affections for him, those doubts were likely alleviated at a Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 16.

METRO DETROIT — Cold weather can injure and kill pets, and no breed is entirely safe. Animal control officers are reminding residents to be vigilant, protecting their furry friends from frostbite, falls on ice, hypothermia and other winter woes.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here's some of the notable items given to reporters by local police.

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.

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. 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — This past year has included two life-changing events for West Bloomfield Police Department Deputy Chief Dale Young.

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

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.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a letter to the West Bloomfield Township Board dated Dec. 4, Steven Kaplan announced that he was stepping down from his position as the township’s supervisor, effective 12:01 a.m. Dec. 5, after having served in that role since 2016.

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