HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park’s tax rate will decrease slightly with the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, due to a small change in the amount levied for economic development and the city’s Downtown Development Authority.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Police Department will hold a Bike Rodeo June 10 with giveaways and safety checks as part of an effort to build bonds with the people they serve.

HAZEL PARK — An award-winning author/playwright who grew up in Hazel Park has released the second book in his “cozy mystery” series about a gay millennial couple who solve crimes.

HAZEL PARK — A singer, magician and comic book artist will be among the guests at this year’s summer reading program in Hazel Park. There will also be exotic animals, drum circles, lessons on stop-motion animation, a truck showcase and more.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For the third year in a row, Madison Heights will mark the end of slavery in the U.S. with a Juneteenth celebration.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Sean Ballantine was just a kid in elementary school when he first dreamt of a career in public works.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Robert Corbett, who died in March 2022, was known for many things.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Starting July 1, Madison Heights taxpayers will be charged more for water and wastewater services on their quarterly bills.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city millage rate will drop by half a mill for the new fiscal year, beginning July 1, now that the Madison Heights City Council has adopted its budget.

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s been nearly four years since the last Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade. It finally returns this year, with a different route due to road construction, and there is still time to sign up as a participant.

HAZEL PARK — For around 20 years, Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment has brightened the community with curbside appeal awards, gardening projects and more.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Following a guilty plea by his co-conspirator in a pay-to-play scheme, a former board president for the Madison District Public Schools has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he received bribe money and avoided paying taxes.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Starting a small business is no small feat, but help is available. One group dedicated to small business owners is Oakland Thrive, a nonprofit organization that now administers the Business Forward program.

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park has applied for a federal grant that would help fund design and walkability improvements along the John R corridor, something officials hope will maintain the momentum of a growing downtown.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Officials in Madison Heights and Hazel Park say their cities will be able to greatly improve their senior centers, thanks to grants awarded from Oakland County to each community.