METRO DETROIT — The weather in Michigan remains brisk, but the spring tides soon will bring about sunnier days in the Mitten State.

BERKLEY/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A Berkley man already charged in the city for allegedly committing criminal sexual assault has been charged again for allegedly committing a similar crime in Bloomfield Township.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The cities of Ferndale and Berkley will play host to multiple Easter events in the lead-up to Easter Sunday.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will undertake its cured-in-place-pipe sewer program beginning at the end of this month.

BERKLEY — The marquee that stands tall over the city of Berkley in the heart of its downtown soon will have a transfer of ownership.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The CAMEO Quilters Guild will be hosting a quilt show next month in celebration of its 30th anniversary.

BERKLEY — A local state representative recently appeared on an episode of “The Daily Show” to discuss her work passing legislation on ghost guns.

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Wellness Center in Pleasant Ridge’s Community Center is set to undergo some improvements next month.

BERKLEY — The Berkley School District has kicked off the beginning of its bond work for 2025.

FERNDALE — A shooting that resulted in the death of a man is under investigation by the Ferndale Police Department.

FERNDALE — A new production from Ferndale’s Ringwald Theatre with an intriguing name will premiere this month.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Downtown Development Authority, along with the Downtown Ferndale Public Art Program and the Ferndale Arts & Beautification Commission, will be hosting a monthlong celebration of art called Art March.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Huntington Woods City Commission decided to table a decision regarding the establishment of a moratorium on room rentals and reservations at city facilities.

FERNDALE — The new city manager of Ferndale said she is ready to get to work. On Feb. 10, the Ferndale City Council approved the selection of Colleen O’Toole as its next city manager. Her contract officially was approved by the council at its Feb. 24 meeting.

BERKLEY — A 24-year-old Berkley man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.