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C & G Extra
‘App’-etite
Whether they’re specifically aimed at foodies or their functions merely make them ideal for chronicling culinary adventures, there are numerous apps ...Read More
Photo by Joe Hakim
TheHungryDudes.com is capitalizing on the rising trend of documenting food adventures through its main site and various social networking platforms.
Local experts say swimming is an ideal way for seniors to get in shape and strengthen their bodies.
Swimming uses your core muscles, your arms, legs and glutes, and gives you an overall workout. But because swimming is a ...Read More
Photo by Deb Jacques
Shelley Donoughe of Oakland Township and Ruth Conrad of
Rochester show off some moves in the OPC Cardio Waves class.
Purchasing “Gone with the Wind” for circulation is a semi-regular occurrence at the Madison Heights Public Library.
“I have to buy a new copy, oh, every seven or eight years, because it’s read so much ...Read More
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Gay Orr and Annie McGee show off some of the popular romantic novels available at their store, Paperback Outlet in Warren. Orr said the romance genre comprises about 80 percent of their inventory.
The candles flicker. The fireplace crackles. Chocolate-covered strawberries line a platter as the cork is popped on a bottle of champagne. A Jacuzzi bubbles hot steam nearby. It’s an ideal romantic ...Read More
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Cocoa Cottage in Whitehall is just a block away from White Lake and an extensive bicycle trail, and it’s five miles from Lake Michigan.
Public schools keep religion out of the forefront of education, but many parents want to see religious education, traditions and beliefs at the center of their child’s learning environment.
Those parents can choose ...Read More
Photo provided by Our Lady Star of the Sea School
Students at Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Grosse Pointe Woods participate in Mass.
Erika Ryan has yawned her way through enough aerobics classes to know she prefers revving up her heart rate another way.
Often spurred by a similarly minded friend declaring, “I’ve got the bug: We need to ...Read More
Photo by Deb Jacques
Dale Lott of Detroit and Karyne Johnson of Southfield teach techniques of Motown-style ballroom dance as students look on at the Southfield Parks and Recreation Building Jan. 9. Physical therapist Kathy Cook says dance offers numerous physical benefits, i
The parties are over; the holiday bills have arrived; and the prospect of mounting debt looms large for many local families. But for people who have resolved to get on the right financial footing, local financial advisers say ...Read More
Photo by David Schreiber
Sterling Heights Public Library Director Tammy Turgeon looks at financial publications that the library provides for its patrons. The library is hosting three money management classes from the Investor Education in Your Community series during the first q
Sales fliers proclaim weekly that now is the time for the “lowest prices of the season.”
Inflatable reindeer, snow globes and Santa on a motorcycle seem to beckon from every front lawn.
Everywhere, it seems, ...Read More
Photo by Kristyne E. Demske
Michele Brazier of Sterling Heights, Renee Biga of Warren and Catalina Garibay of St. Clair Shores play angels watching over Mary, played by 16-year-old Julie Patuna of St. Clair Shores, during an Advent choral meditation at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Comm
After Shelby Township crafter Margie Conn waged a successful battle against breast cancer, she decided to use her skills to help others.
“I had to give back,” she said. “I got involved with Relay for Life. ...Read More
Photo by Linda Shepard
Margie Conn of Shelby Township is the winner of the first C & G Newspapers Holiday Craft Contest. Here, Conn displays one of her decorated boxes.
Looking for a few more gifts on your holiday shopping list? Choosing a Michigan-made item or purchasing from a small, local business can be a win-win — recipients get to unwrap something unique, while shoppers help ...Read More
File photo by Deb Jacques
Barbara Stanko of Detroit browses through The Detroit Shoppe’s offerings.
METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re suffering from the stress of the season or looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit, an array of concerts, plays and other productions could be just the ticket.
For many ...Read More
Photo courtesy of Rick Smith, Rick’s Photography
Meadow Brook Theatre celebrates its 30th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol” with a cast that includes many professional actors familiar to MBT audiences.
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