DETROIT — It may be cold in Michigan, but the Friends of the Detroit River and Detroit Historical Society are inviting the public to join them and learn more about the environment with its Shiver on the River celebration.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Jan. 25 that its Hate Crimes Unit, established in 2022, received an $800,000 grant.

WAYNE COUNTY — Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Wayne County, Michigan on the Wayne County Community College campus.

TROY — After a handful of errors in the processing of Troy’s pension plans, some recipients of those pensions are taking issue with being asked to pay back money the city says they weren’t owed.

TROY — The Bosnian American Cultural Center is showing off its best moves and celebrating 25 years of operating in the metro Detroit area.

TROY — The Troy School District hosted a program to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 15 in recognition of Martin Luther King Day.

MACOMB COUNTY — Many Macomb County residents may not have heard of the MOMS Club of Southern Macomb County, but they have been supporting the community — and local moms — for more than 20 years.

FRASER — Fraser High School is inviting the public to join them for the school’s annual Activities Auction to raise money for student activities and events.

HAMTRAMCK — The 5K Paczki Run is back again to lead runners on a race through Hamtramck on Saturday, Feb. 10.  

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Temple Shir Shalom of West Bloomfield is stepping up and supporting those in need with its 11th Annual “Chicken Soup Cook-Off.”

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In a move aimed at enhancing pedestrian connectivity and ensuring safety for residents, initial work on constructing a new pedestrian bridge over the Lawson Drain on the north side of 25 Mile Road, between Mound Road and Van Dyke Ave, will begin this month.

METRO DETROIT — Transportation Riders United will host its annual State of Transit program, inviting the public to hear what is going on in metro Detroit transit and what local officials have to say on the topic.

TROY — Reports of safety concerns and uninhabitable conditions have led to a do-not-occupy order being issued for residents of the Troy Place Apartments.

FRASER — An 86-year-old Clinton Township woman died Jan. 16 after she was reportedly struck by a snowplow truck as she walked out of a Fraser hair salon. The incident occurred at approximately 12:31 p.m. outside of the Salon Inspire & Day Spa on 15 Mile Road near Hayes Road.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association is inviting the community in to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a concert series beginning on Sunday, Jan. 21.