BEVERLY HILLS — The 27th annual Halloween Hoot will take place  6-8 p.m Saturday, Oct. 28 in Beverly Hills, and the community is invited to dress up in costumes and trick or treat along the Halloween Hoot trail in Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road. Due to the support from sponsors, this event is free and open to the public.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — Stephanie Pizzo, a founding member of the Eisenhower Dance Company, is the recipient of the 2023 Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Award.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — School is now in session at North Hills and South Hills middle schools, Bloomfield Hills Schools’ recent additions to the district.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Ice Sports Arena, 2300 E. Lincoln, celebrated 50 years in September.

METRO DETROIT — When parents find out that their kid is being bullied, or that their kid is the bully, it can be a shock.

FRANKLIN — Franklin resident Ann Tonkin studied in Germany in college, so the library’s Oktoberfest “is very familiar to me and it is just a fun way to celebrate German culture. I have great memories and it’s a reminder of time there,” she said of the recent event at the library.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Voters will decide a building and site sinking fund millage renewal proposal for Bloomfield Hills Schools Nov. 7.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The county’s affluent neighborhoods have been targeted in what is called a transnational crime ring. Organized and trained thieves have been targeting certain areas of the United States and breaking into homes in search of cash, jewelry, high-end clothing, purses and products.

BIRMINGHAM — In November, Birmingham voters will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed amendment to the city code.

BEVERLY HILLS/ BIRMINGHAM  — The city of Birmingham and the village of Beverly Hills are among the 11 Oakland County communities that were awarded a total of $608,166 through the 2023 Oakland County Parks Community Grant Program.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — SMART transit services have officially expanded to Novi, Wixom and Bloomfield Hills.

BIRMINGHAM — Shain Park will be the venue for the 49th Common Ground Birmingham Street Art Fair.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Thirty-four antique and collectible dealers from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana will be selling a variety of treasures at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills.

BIRMINGHAM — After several brides reported not receiving their custom wedding dress orders or refunds from Birmingham Bridal, the owner has been accused of fraud.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham City Commission held a workshop Sept. 11 to discuss water, sewers and an Aug. 24 rain event that generated a total of 178 reports of flooding in Birmingham.