MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights will welcome the return of the Memorial Day Parade this year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods has a reputation as a quiet getaway in the middle of a bustling city. But it’s also a wildlife habitat, home to all sorts of animals.

FERNDALE — Ferndale will be making some big upgrades to one of its parks starting this spring.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Originally set to reopen in March, the renovated Madison Heights Public Library is now set to reopen later in April. But officials say the extra time will be worth the wait, with a “makerspace” that will allow patrons to create all sorts of things.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The new children’s room at the library, the Monroe Park pavilion and Ambassador Park itself are set to be renamed, each in honor of a different person who helped shape the city of Madison Heights.

HAZEL PARK — Investigators say a dispute between two roommates almost turned deadly when one allegedly attacked the other with a box cutter.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Last year, Madison Heights celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with its first annual Green Crawl, and this year the event is expanding to include Hazel Park venues, in addition to even more Madison Heights businesses.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Work has resumed on an ambitious project to improve Interstate 75 across Oakland County.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A federal appellate court has sided with several homeowners who filed a lawsuit against Oakland County, its former treasurer, the city of Southfield, several city officials, and others after their homes — worth far more than the taxes owed — were taken by the county without refunding them for the difference in home equity.

MADISON HEIGHTS — At a workshop by the Madison Heights Planning Commission Feb. 6, the citizen-led board discussed possible revisions to the city’s zoning ordinance.

MADISON HEIGHTS — In November 2021, voters in the Madison District Public Schools approved a bond issue that will fund renovations at buildings including the Early Childhood Center and Madison High School, modernizing their systems for improved comfort, efficiency and security.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Barbara Geralds, the former first lady of Madison Heights and matriarch of one of its most involved families, died at the end of last year. As told by her family and friends, her legacy is one of leadership and love, inspiring many who continue to serve the community today.

HAZEL PARK — For the third time in three months, a threat has caused a panic at Hazel Park Schools, and authorities believe a teacher is behind the latest scare.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year saw major changes to the outer lots at the Meijer store on 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights, as part of an updated consent agreement between the city and the property’s developer. Even more changes are expected in the event of future developments.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council recently concluded its latest round of long-term strategic planning, defining goals for the next five years.