HAZEL PARK — An automated camera system that scans the license plates of passing cars and identifies vehicles reported missing or wanted has led to the arrest of a suspect allegedly found in possession of a stolen car.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods is one of the city’s best-kept secrets — an oasis of greenery in the heart of Madison Heights, hidden away from the roads, where visitors can enjoy peace and quiet on woodland trails.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local woman was recently honored for a world record flight she made two years ago in the middle of the pandemic, piloting a plane from Chicago to Omaha in less than three hours.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The role of the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce is to help its member businesses grow by providing them networking opportunities, skill-building workshops and other support services.

SOUTHFIELD — Three wooden poles stand in the front circle drive at Southfield City Hall, coated with a white weather-resistant lacquer and emblazoned with the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” written in 24 languages from around the world.

SOUTHFIELD — The Halloween festivities kick off early in Southfield this year with Boo Bash, set for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights held its third annual Trail Tunes earlier this month, and organizers have deemed it a success, drawing large crowds similar to last year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Six years ago, Brian Hartwell — then the mayor of Madison Heights, now the judge of the 43rd District Court in Hazel Park — started a volunteer program where neighbors would rally together to rake yards across the city.

HAZEL PARK — Police have arrested the alleged gunman after a shooting at LG Energy Solution in Hazel Park, an incident that left one dead following what appears to have been an argument.   Malik Lashawn Dixon-Lynch, 25, of Sterling Heights, was arraigned Oct.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Renovations have begun at Civic Center Plaza in Madison Heights — a project that will downsize City Hall, revamp the library, and build a new Active Adult Center. And as an added benefit, there will be spaces for artists to share their work.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council recently approved a resolution to contract with Oakland County for animal control services, a deal that will produce savings for the city.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Since 2014, the Information Technology Advisory Committee has advised the Madison Heights City Council on ways to modernize the city’s operations. Over the past year, that has included cloud-based data management and other cybersecurity measures that will help protect the city against privacy breaches and data theft.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is kicking off the Halloween season early this year with the return of its Pumpkin Walk event, now in its fourth year. Attendees can look forward to trick-or-treating along park trails, enjoying the atmosphere of a fall night with decor and music to match.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For more than 20 years, a program at the Active Adult Center in Madison Heights has been helping people complete their taxes. Last year, four volunteers completed returns for more than 100 clients. In years prior, up to seven completed returns for 300-400 clients.

MADISON HEIGHTS — What began as an experiment at the start of the pandemic has proven to have real staying power, as the Madison Heights Food Pantry continues to distribute food and other goods to those in need.