HAZEL PARK — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) is one of two representatives recently named “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Municipal League during its 2025 Capital Conference, also known as CapCon.

STERLING HEIGHTS — For nearly 100 years, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen has fed the hungry in Detroit. It’s challenging work, strained by cost increases due to inflation, supply chain issues, uncertain federal funding and growing demand as more people need help. Last year, its pantry provided 3.4 million pounds of food — a 24% increase from 2023.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Those interested in giving a cat a home — or temporarily fostering one while it awaits adoption — are invited to the second annual Kitten Shower.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Two teachers in the Lamphere Public Schools are among the recipients of this year’s prestigious Oakland County Teacher of the Year awards.

HAZEL PARK — A new community manager at the Hazel Park Ice Arena recently brought back public skating, a tradition that was on hiatus since the pandemic.

MACOMB COUNTY — Through no fault of their own, kids in foster care grow up without the love of a parent or familiarity of a home. Many bounce from place to place, rejected by their caretakers.

HAZEL PARK — A BorgWarner plant that manufactures batteries for electric vehicles will be closing its Hazel Park and Warren facilities this July. Nearly 190 jobs will be lost.

HAZEL PARK — A 16-year-old student at Hazel Park High faces multiple charges after he reportedly threatened another student with a firearm in the boys’ locker room.

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park has been awarded “Tree City USA” status through the Arbor Day Foundation, a reflection of ongoing efforts to preserve its tree canopy.

HAZEL PARK — For more than a decade now, a program called the Hazel Park Promise Zone has been helping students in the Hazel Park Public Schools continue onto college.

HAZEL PARK — Starring students from the elementary schools, junior high and high school, Hazel Park Drama’s upcoming musical comedy will be quite the ensemble performance.

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man charged with shooting his stepson multiple times in 2023 faces life in prison after receiving a guilty verdict.

EASTPOINTE — A man who allegedly injured a police officer during a traffic stop has now been charged with assault and other felonies.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A form of modern-day slavery, human trafficking ensnares people from all walks of life. Sadly, their hardships aren’t over once they’re free.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights officials say that the city’s Firefighter of the Year is emblematic of the Fire Department’s commitment to best practices.