Royal Oak is seeking public feedback to improve its challenged parking system and considering replacing automated ticketing with staffed meters by 2026.

Michigan has seen a consistent drop in incarceration rates and improvements in recidivism, with the prison population at its lowest since the 2007 peak and parole and probation populations also declining.

Greg and Shelley McArthur of NTL Industries in Sterling Heights won the 2025 National Small Business Persons of the Year award from the SBA. Their company, initially based in a garage, now operates a sizable precision machining facility.

Michigan State Police announces grant applications for gun violence intervention programs starting June 2025, offering funding for state and community initiatives.

The Detroit Fire Department is opening registration for its second annual Professional Development Conference on September 17-18, 2023, focusing on fire service leadership and innovation.

Paul Lee, a key figure in Grand Rapids' community and dining scene, passed away at 51 after a cancer battle. He transformed the Wealthy Street Corridor and founded three eateries. His entrepreneurial spirit contributed to neighborhood revitalization.

The Sterling Heights Public Library introduces a Mobile Library to improve access to books and promote reading in the community, with events scheduled throughout the summer.

University of Michigan President Santa Ono will step down to become the University of Florida's new president after less than three years in his current role.

Derek Jeter spoke at the University of Michigan's Spring 2025 Commencement, emphasizing the importance of passion for success and reflecting on his career and life choices.

The 33rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place on May 10 in Macomb County, where residents can donate non-perishable foods to help local food banks.

Macomb County involves residents in road maintenance through Adopt-A-County Road, offering no-fee participation, signs for contributors, and necessary cleaning supplies.

Sterling Heights' Mexican restaurants prepare for Cinco de Mayo with authentic cuisine, live music, and tequila tastings, as local favorites gear up for the festive weekend.

Disarmory Ministries in Berkley, Michigan, has opened a permanent gun buyback facility at St. David's Episcopal Church, offering gift cards and art from destroyed guns for unwanted firearms every Friday and Saturday.