On Saturday, Royal Oak’s Memorial Park came alive with the Michigan Electric Vehicle Alliance’s Clean Cruise. Families marveled at electric vehicles, from sleek cars to e-bikes and even an electric school bus. Kids enjoyed fun activities, food trucks dished out delicious eats, and live music set the vibe. Experts shared insights on electric mobility, and at 4 p.m., a police-escorted EV parade cruised down Woodward Avenue, highlighting Michigan’s leadership in green innovation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Eastpointe’s Memorial Library lawn turned into a medieval battlefield recently as the Order of Pegasus women’s armored combat team demonstrated their sport. Dressed in 100-pound armor, they wielded swords in Buhurt, a competitive fight with rules banning stabs or hits to vulnerable areas like the neck. Local fighter Lisa Hoy says it’s a fun way to channel knightly dreams from fantasy stories. With only nine female teams in the U.S., this rare sport is captivating Eastpointe, offering residents a glimpse of history brought to life.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet