GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Police periodically get calls about infants and toddlers left alone in vehicles, but it isn’t as common with older kids.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Residents and others who’d like to see more trees planted in Grosse Pointe City are being asked to donate funds to make that possible.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — TikTok might be better known for its short dance videos and challenges, but the social media site can also be used to promote municipal awareness and engagement.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — After several months of review and study, Grosse Pointe City has an updated master plan.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The man who police believe to be responsible for a robbery at a Grosse Pointe Woods bank earlier this month has been taken into custody.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — While you might want to take your furry best friend with you everywhere you go, public safety and animal experts say that especially during these warmer days, leave your pet at home.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority got a Christmas in July surprise this summer.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Roadwork on Rivard Boulevard in Grosse Pointe City turned out to be more challenging than originally expected.

GROSSE POINTES — In the Grosse Pointes, the Aug. 2 primary election demonstrated the trend toward absentee voting.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Shoppers — especially those with SUVs and trucks — may be ready to rejoice. The parking spaces at the Village Kroger store are finally going to get wider.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — When the Grosse Pointe City Council holds its next meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 inside its municipal courtroom/council chambers, there will be a new face at the table.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A change that school officials believe will increase student safety is one of a number of improvements coming to the Village Kroger store, 16919 Kercheval Ave., this year.

WOODS — Police were seeking the public’s help at press time to identify a man who is said to have robbed the Flagstar Bank at 19733 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods at around 9:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5 — shortly after the branch opened for business.

DETROIT — After two years of live virtual programming, Detroit Jazz Festival organizers are looking forward to staging concerts in front of crowds again.

METRO DETROIT — State Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, will be squaring off against Republican Martell D. Bivings in the race for the newly drawn 13th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in November. Both candidates also will be running against independent write-in candidate Anthony Carbonaro.