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A Southfield man was arrested after his neighbor recorded video of him entering her apartment and going through her purse, Southfield police say.The woman told police that for weeks, money kept disappearing from her purse, which she hung on a doorknob near the front door.She lost several hundred dollars before realizing that someone had to be entering her apartment.

A Commerce Township teenager will spend at least six months in jail for her role in a car crash that killed one friend and left herself and the other occupants injured in 2016.In sentencing Sophia Buttazzoni on Wednesday, Oakland Circuit Judge James Anderson gave the 19-year-old a year in jail, suspended after 183 days - which means she won't have to serve the balance if she keeps out of trouble - followed by five years probation with the threat of prison time hanging over her head.

Danny D's Rod Stewart Tribute Show comes to the Farmington Hills Stars in the Park Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road.Rod Stewart has always been an idol for Danny D and, in August 2008 at DTE Energy Theatre, Danny D became the only "look-alike" to be called on stage by Rod Stewart.

The Ferndale School District announced its 2018 Teacher of the Year Award winners - Heather Williams from Ferndale Upper Elementary School, Allison Hancock from Ferndale Middle School and Bob Henderson from Ferndale High School. In addition, school board officials selected Heather Williams,as the winner of a vehicle lease of her choice compliments of The Suburban Collection.

American Legion Stephen J. Fons Post 374 in Berkley recently presented U.S. Air Force veteran and Metro Freedom Center staff member Tim Wirkus with a check for $500 to help cover the costs of operation for the center.#xa0; Since opening on Nov. 11, 2011, the centers at Metro Airport have served almost 500,000 active-duty, veterans, dependents and retirees.

The Ferndale Library offers prizes to adults who participate in this year's summer reading challenge. Coinciding with summer reading for kids, Ferndale is encouraging grown-ups to play along. This season-long program kicks off on Saturday, June 23 in the library courtyard, concurrent with that day's ice cream social for kids and parents.

Fuse Theater Company is celebrating its fifth anniversary by presenting the musical "Grease." Performances of the show are at 7 p.m. Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at Lakeland High School, 1630 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake.Executive Director Karen Nave said, "Five years feels like a pretty nice milestone, so we were looking for a musical that would not only encompass what we're about, but also be a lot of fun.

The Northville-based nonprofit Living and Learning is holding an open house from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 22. Living and Learning provides social and job skills training to teens and adults with autism and other special needs. "We welcome everyone from the Northville and surrounding communities to come, meet our staff, enjoy complimentary food and drinks, tour our new home, and learn more about us," said Living and Learning Founder and President Rachelle Vartanian.

At 10 a.m. Sunday, June 24, Birmingham's top chefs will compete live at the Birmingham Farmers Market. Chefs will be challenged with two dishes - one savory and one sweet. They will be judged on interaction with patrons, taste and overall presentation.Chefs must complete their dishes using mystery ingredients from the market's vendors.

Dozens of front porches in Ferndale neighborhoods are in for a rhythmic workout.The second annual music event called The Front Porch returns for six hours starting at noon Saturday, featuring 57 performers on 27 porches.Michael Benghiat, co-founder of the festival, said it started last year with fewer performances and porches and drew an estimated 5.