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Troy residents Jeffrey Kerr, front, and Jeff Kelly, prepare to unload chips onto a trail within Phillip J. Huber Park. The two have been voluntarily helping to maintain the trail.

Published September 22, 2020

TROY — According to Troy resident Jeffrey Kerr, there is a “hidden gem” right in the heart of the city that most residents aren’t aware of.

Library bounces back after COVID-related closure

Published September 22, 2020

Troy Times

Troy library bounces back after COVID-related closure

TROY — The Troy Public Library has gotten a clean bill of health to resume the curbside loaning of books and other materials Sept. 21 after the building had to shut down for part of the prior week due to COVID-19.

Southfield resident Willie Bell is pictured at his home Sept. 17. Bell’s nonprofit organization, Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, will hold a COVID-19 testing and health education fair Oct. 3 at the Silver Garden events center.

Published September 22, 2020

Southfield Sun

COVID survivor to hold testing and health education fair

SOUTHFIELD — Willie Bell loves to help people. The Southfield resident is the founder and CEO of Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, a nonprofit organization that helps fathers and children.

The National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, has launched a voting campaign to increase participation. Pictured, Southfield residents hit the polls at Southfield City Hall March 10.

Published September 22, 2020

Southfield Sun

Local nonprofit to host election webinars, launches voting campaign

SOUTHFIELD — For the upcoming election, the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, has organized a webinar series, “The Power of Your Vote,” that has three installments.

Published September 22, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester dedicates Heroes Point park and garden

ROCHESTER — A memorial to pay tribute to first responders was dedicated in downtown Rochester Sept. 11.

Published September 22, 2020

Rochester Post

New safety path to connect Silverbell, Gallagher roads to Paint Creek Trail

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Bicyclists, runners and walkers will no longer have to dodge cars along Gallagher Road as they walk to and from the Paint Creek Trail.

Published September 22, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City to hold fall festival

GROSSE POINTE CITY — With new safety protocols in place, Grosse Pointe City will be hosting its 14th annual Fall Harvest event between 2 and 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at Neff Park.

Published September 22, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms holds second public hearing on November road millage

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Although the Grosse Pointe Farms City Council had already held a public hearing Aug. 10 on a proposed road millage — voting unanimously in favor of it at that time — the council decided to hold a second public hearing on the subject a month later.

Published September 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

To keep hungry kids fed, the Designers’ Show House must go on

DETROIT — COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of scores of important events, but the Junior League of Detroit’s 23rd biennial Designers’ Show House isn’t one of them.

Published September 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge reviews Woodward Heights traffic calming study

PLEASANT RIDGE — In the middle of the summer, the city of Pleasant Ridge tested traffic-calming projects on Woodward Heights.

Gold ribbons decorate the trees at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak in recognition of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak Review

‘Go gold’ for childhood cancer awareness

ROYAL OAK — While accidents are the leading cause of death in children, cancer is the No. 1 cause of death due to disease in children.

Book bundles in the children’s section, a popular service pre-pandemic, have been increased to cut down on time spent searching for individual items. Books are grouped together by subject, author or reading level.

Published September 22, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Community Library reopens to patrons

FARMINGTON/HILLS — After nearly five months of in-person services being closed to patrons, the Farmington Community Library branches have reopened to the public with limited access and capacities.

Farmington Hills boy raises money for homeless through lemonade stand

Published September 22, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills boy raises money for homeless through lemonade stand

FARMINGTON HILLS — You’re never too young to help out those less fortunate than you, and that was proved recently by Farmington Hills 5-year-old Henry Hann, who ran two lemonade stands in his neighborhood this summer.

Hills native to be featured speaker in 2020 TEDxDetroit

Published September 22, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills native to be featured speaker in 2020 TEDxDetroit

FARMINGTON HILLS/METRO DETROIT — A now-famous Farmington Hills native, Al Jean, is set to make his TEDxDetroit debut at this year’s annual event.

Council decides on Founders Festival direction for 2021

Published September 22, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington City Council decides on Founders Festival direction for 2021

FARMINGTON — A new direction for Farmington’s flagship Founders Festival has been determined.

Published September 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Royal Oak, Troy theater companies to present ‘Working — A Musical’

ROYAL OAK/TROY — After shuttering March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stagecrafters recently announced a unique collaboration with Ridgedale Players in Troy to provide a live outdoor theater experience Sept 25-27 and Oct. 2-4.

Published September 22, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak police say narcotics involved in case of driver who hit pedestrian, fled

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Royal Oak police officers on patrol observed a 2013 GMC Terrain run a red light and nearly strike a vehicle at South Main and Fourth streets.

Local libraries provide tutoring, e-books and more

Published September 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Libraries provide tutoring, e-books and more during back-to-school season

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — School districts regionally and nationally are operating on their own terms this school year. Local libraries are reminding residents that they can help ease the process.

Published September 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

Gym, fitness studio owners in Ferndale speak on reopening after 6-month closure

FERNDALE — After many months of closures, gyms and fitness studios across Michigan were allowed to reopen Sept. 9.

Published September 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley at final stages of reviewing marijuana business applications

BERKLEY — The end of June marked the conclusion of the period for businesses to submit applications to the city of Berkley for a marijuana business license.