OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an uptick in phone scams from people impersonating local police and threatening residents’ arrest for failure to show up for jury service.

BERKLEY — The students of Berkley High School will take on the Greek underworld in their new musical. Berkley High School’s Be Drama club will perform “Hadestown” April 23-25 at the Bonstelle Playhouse in Detroit, 3424 Woodward Ave.

SOUTHFIELD — Teams of Lawrence Technological University students have built their own vehicles from scratch this year to race at competitions across the country in the spring and summer.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Val Jones Skate Park has had a delayed opening this spring, while the inline skating rink will not open at all this year.

FERNDALE — The Cinco de Mayo Festival is back again in Ferndale for its fourth year. Held annually since 2023 in downtown Ferndale, the Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 3, on East Nine Mile Road.

FERNDALE — A member of the Ferndale City Council announced his resignation, leaving a vacancy that the council will have to fill.

FERNDALE — Ferndale has long had issues with rat infestations in the city. The issue persisted so much that it led to the formation of the Ferndale Rat Patrol a decade ago to help both eliminate infestations and educate community members on what they can do to take out Ferndale’s rats.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s inaugural season of boys volleyball is officially underway.

METRO DETROIT — Female business ownership is on the rise. A 2026 report by Wells Fargo showed that women owned 15.7 million businesses in the United States — 40.6% of the total.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 16-19.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division is alerting the public that a skunk has tested positive for rabies after biting a county resident.

METRO DETROIT — Spring brings fluctuating temperatures and storms, and that could mean damage for Michiganders’ homes.

FERNDALE — Looking for more outings that fit their schedule, two women have created a new early evening clubbing event: Cinderellas on the Dance Floor.

METRO DETROIT — Now that the snow has melted from yards, it is the time of year when homeowners start working toward a thriving garden and landscape.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is once again asking local houses of worship that want to learn additional techniques to keep their congregations safe and secure to register for an upcoming class. 

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 10-12.

BERKLEY — Currently standing at 2219 Coolidge Highway is The Ivy Lofts, which opened in 2023 after years of proposals and planned developments.

BERKLEY — A 41-year-old Redford man was arrested for a hit-and-run after he allegedly damaged two vehicles during the morning of March 25 near Coolidge Highway and Catalpa Drive.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods Men’s Club’s annual auction, taking place for its 45th year, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Gillham Recreation Center, 26363 Scotia Road.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is hoping to expand its inventory of electric vehicle chargers in the near future.