Hospitals Become Region’s Largest Health-Care System in $3.8 Billion Merger

Beaumont Health, a new entity created by the consolidation of three regional health-care systems, will be larger than Henry Ford Health System, the St. John Providence Health System or the Detroit Medical Center.

57th Anniversary of the Death of Father Solanus

21st Annual Benefit on the Bay

Hakuna Matata with Junior Jam

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

New Attractions Highlight Quake-on-the-Lake

First Ever Summer Scream Erebus Haunted Attraction, Hosted by CBS Radio Detroit

High School Pizza and Pages program at the Royal Oak Public Library

Teen Glow-in-the-Dark Party at the Royal Oak Public Library

Family Puppet Show at the Royal Oak Public Library

Youth Music and Sound program at the Royal Oak Public Library

Kalamazoo Nature Center Family program at the Royal Oak Public Library

Unique Animal program at the Royal Oak Public Library

Independent Film Series at the Royal Oak Public Library

Children Read to the Dogs at the Royal Oak Public Library

Tringbox, Metro D's new online Fashion Jewelry store!

Sunday Sounds at Gayle's Chocolates

Time for Year-Round School to Stop the ‘Summer Slide’? Patch Poll

It’s summer, and kids thoughts turn to mush, some proponents of a year-round calendar for America’s public school students argue. But is that the only way to increase U.S. students’ global competitiveness?

Acting Out Kids Community Theatre - Auditions for Summer Production

Acting Out Kids Community Theatre - Auditions for Summer Production

Acting Out Kids Community Theatre - Audition Workshop

Michigan Blogs: ‘Bully’ Principal, Pesky Raindrops, Disrespectful Trustees, Good Laughs and More

Also, Patch’s bloggers offer real estate tips, foodie news and some tips on taking care of your feet in the summer time.

Summer Solstice 2014: Saturday is the Longest Day of the Year

Summer officially arrives in Michigan Saturday morning. Where’s the best place to play?

VOTE for AIRTIME TRAMPOLINE & GAME PARK

The Baronette’s Global Day of Discovery Celebration Headlined by The Infatuations

Great Crowdfunding Sites to Help Make an Idea Into a Business

One day to go in KidsOutAndAbout's 2014 survey!

Make sure you vote in KidsOutAndAbout's 2014 survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Ann Arbor - Detroit!

Your Pet’s Photo On A Unique Pendant

Host Families Needed in Royal Oak

Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill Sightings Reported in Royal Oak

The star-studded summer is off to a sizzling start as filming begins for “Batman v. Superman: The Dawn of Justice” and the cast looks for cool places to hang out. What spots are on the “don’t miss” list?

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Royal Oak Venue Chosen as Finalist for Free DSO Concert!

Vote in KidsOutAndAbout's 2014 Survey: Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Ann Arbor / Detroit Area

Should Detroit Tigers' Ausmus Be Sanctioned by MLB for Joking He Beats His Wife?

Brad Ausmus has apologized for a joking that he beats his wife to cope with the Tigers' recent slump, but an advocate for battered women says the apology isn't enough and sends a message that domestic violence is a joking matter.

Metro Detroit's New Fashion Line TRINGBOX

Exonerated Engineer Settles with Court-Appointed Lawyer in Malpractice Suit

Jacob Trakhtenberg, whose conviction on sex abuse charges involving a 7-year-old relative after a 53-minute bench trial was dismissed by the Michigan Supreme Court, has settled a lawsuit against his court-appointed attorney.

Do you talk to parent about soiling accidents ?

Gusoline Alley Celebrates 30 Years in Downtown Royal Oak

The neighborhood bar is a place where everyone knows everyone’s name, and everyone is welcome.

OCCMHA Offers Summer Activity Tips for Families

The Olive Store’s Cooking Demo Adds a Twist to Classic Dishes