HAZEL PARK — On May 7, voters in the Hazel Park Public Schools district will decide the fate of a $150 million school improvement bond, to be paid over the next 30 years.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Each spring in Madison Heights, runners and walkers both casual and competitive meet up at the local nature center for the city’s annual 5K.

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Public Schools has secured state funds to help revamp Longfellow Elementary with after-school and community programming.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A day after President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address, the mayors of Madison Heights and Hazel Park spoke to each city’s standing in 2024.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, when the Madison Heights Arts Board told the City Council its plans for the year, it included a proposal to secure a bandshell for Civic Center Park in five years. As a result, city staff got involved and grants were found.

EASTPOINTE — A joint operation between county and state agencies led to the seizure of weapons and illicit drugs in Eastpointe and Detroit, as well as the arrest of a local man accused of distributing cocaine and oxycodone.

HAZEL PARK — Over the years, the Detroit Institute of Arts has partnered with cities across the tri-county area to transform building exteriors into spectacular outdoor murals. Now, the DIA is looking to do the same in Hazel Park, and your feedback is needed.

HAZEL PARK — A local man stands accused of attempted murder after reportedly slashing his father with a knife.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Nearly 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes will offer special deals as part of the annual Green Crawl, set for March 15, the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the city of Madison Heights completed negotiations with its labor unions for an increase in wages and benefits that officials say reflect a positive dialogue between the two sides.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Con artists take many forms, using technology to pose as relatives, utility workers or government officials. An upcoming presentation by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will examine some of the most troubling scams targeting seniors.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The fire chief of Madison Heights recently commended several individuals for their contributions to the community last year.

HAZEL PARK — A man living on the street faces criminal charges after he reportedly broke into a local business seeking refuge from the cold.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The Madison Heights City Council has approved a resolution urging the state of Michigan to enroll in a federal program that reimburses cities for medical transport services for Medicaid recipients.

HAZEL PARK — A man brandishing a knife threatened a woman at a Hazel Park pharmacy and drove off with her vehicle, only to be captured a short time later with the help of Ferndale police.