Woman Killed Trying to Push Car and More News Nearby

Every Saturday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

BIRMINGHAM: Woman Trying to Push Car Killed in Birmingham Parking Lot

A Roseville woman was pinned between two vehicles after her vehicle stalled in the North Old Woodward Parking Lot.

FERNDALE: Ferndale High School Student Makes 'Brightest and Best' List

Celeste Goedert was among more than 250 recipients of WXYZ-TV's annual honor.

BERKLEY: Crashed Car Reminds Berkley Students to be Safe During Prom Week

The totaled Ford Focus outside Berkley High School warns juniors and seniors, who celebrate prom Thursday at the Lafayette Grande Banquet Facility in Pontiac, about the dangers of distracted driving.

ROYAL OAK: Royal Oak's 'Dangerous Dog Rules' Go into Effect Today

Under new rules, if your dog bites or attacks a person or another animal, you will have to maintain a minimum $1 million insurance policy to cover claims for any personal injuries inflicted by the dog.

BLOOMFIELD: Whiz Kid Kristen Law Works to Inspire Young Scientists

The Andover High School junior is a robotics guru who at 17 enjoys teaching younger girls the fun of studying science.

CLAWSON:  Clawson Schools Evacuated After Bomb Threat - Updated

'Nothing out of the ordinary' found following the second report of a bomb threat in as many months at Clawson High.

TROY:  No Injuries Reported in Troy Apartment Fire

A Sunday afternoon fire at Charter Square Apartments was contained to one room and did not spread to other apartments.

ROCHESTER: Should Schools Stop Requiring Foreign Language Classes?

Currently, Rochester Community Schools require students to take foreign language for two years.