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Find out what's happening when and where, including a free concert, Inside|Out ribbon-cutting ceremony, Baby Parade contest and more.
Find out when and where fireworks are permitted in the city and what the penalty is for violating the new rules.
Find out who the top five finishers were in each category of the races held June 29 in Huntington Woods.
Get the scoop on what's happening July 1-7 around town, including Wednesday Night Brew & View, special Fourth of July hours, Community Movie Night and more.
"It's the way humans were made to run," says Alan Adler of West Bloomfield, who competed Saturday in Huntington Woods.
The painting of dancers in 1930s Harlem doing the Lindy Hop is among five artworks that will be on display through September in Huntington Woods as part of the Detroit Institute of Arts' Inside|Out program.
Children 18 years old and younger are eligible for meals at six sites throughout the city.
The shrubbery sculpture is located at the intersection of Cass and Catalpa in Berkley.
The event originally planned for Sunday has been rescheduled for June 29, 2014, due to a conflicting construction project along Woodward Avenue, organizers say.
"It's about fun and community," event committee member Alex Cooper said Saturday.
Staff members are keen on keeping a community center vibe upon entering 21-century librarianship.
The Board of Education approved the 2013-2014 district budget Thursday at the Harding Administration Building.
The actress popped the question Wednesday via Twitter following a pair of Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage; the pair had vowed not to wed until gay marriage became legal in California.
The unit will pay respects to fallen officers throughout the region and team up with the American Legion to conduct memorials for Armed Forces members.
More severe weather is in the forecast this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The moves come following a recent storm, when residents were irked to see the city watering the grass even as rain fell.
Operations will move beginning July 1 as a renovation of the building gets started.
The man, who has preached against homosexuality outside Affirmations in Ferndale, was taken into custody Friday in Royal Oak.
Your guide to displays and events around the region.
Your guide to displays and events around the region.
