BIRMINGHAM — Groves High School will be putting on a production of “Chicago: High School Edition,” by John Kander and Fred Ebb. The first weekend of shows took place Nov. 4-6, and performances Nov. 11-13 will follow.

BIRMINGHAM — After two years, the renovation work to the Birmingham Adult Transition Program building has been completed. A formal ribbon cutting was held Oct. 25.

BEVERLY HILLS — For over 20 years, a piece of land in Beverly Hills has remained mostly vacant. Now, the village of Beverly Hills is working with Six Rivers Land Conservancy to acquire the land.

METRO DETROIT — Recent years have seen an increasing number of women pursuing medicine. According to a data report from the Association of American Medical Colleges, 2019 was the first year more women were enrolled in medical school than men.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Oct. 7, local politicians learned what it’s like to be firefighters for the day.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Get to know SUE, the most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered, at the Cranbrook Institute of Science.

BIRMINGHAM — As the leaves start to fall onto lawns, residents and lawn service companies are starting to fire up their leaf blowers to maintain properties throughout the community.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild is presenting “Playhouse on Haunted Hill,” a spooky comedy by  West Bloomfield playwright Jake Zinke. The show will run Oct. 14-22.

BIRMINGHAM — People can spend their Thursday afternoon downtown surrounded by art in some of their favorite stores.

METRO DETROIT — In October, pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors are set out on porches to decorate for the spookiest time of year.

BIRMINGHAM —  Join Birmingham Next in enjoying the music, food and ambiance of the big band era at  Birmingham’s Big Night Out.

BIRMINGHAM — Fifteen-year-old Maddie Gold has spent the last 12 years skating and making memories at the Birmingham Ice Sports Arena. Now, she has used her passion for art to create a mural to be displayed in the arena’s studio party room.

BIRMINGHAM — The week of Oct. 9 marks the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week for the National Fire Protection Association.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Estate sales can now last for three consecutive days, among other changes decided on by the Bloomfield Hills City Commission at a Sept. 13 meeting.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Cranbrook Institute of Science will celebrate women in STEAM at their fifth annual Women Rock Science fundraiser.22