Features

Carter Koenigsknecht created Small Business City Boxes.

Published July 29, 2021

Teen’s venture places 2nd in national competition

TROY — Troy 13-year-old Carter Koenigsknecht has always had a special place in his heart for small businesses. He discovered a personal favorite of his, Chunk Nibbles, a few years ago at the Troy Farmers Market.

Published July 30, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program returns after COVID cancellation

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program has returned this year, after a COVID-19-relted hiatus, and is seeking additional volunteers to sign up for its fall cleanup dates, Sept. 25-Oct. 3.

Published July 28, 2021

Southfield Sun

JVS Human Services to hold virtual home buying education seminar

SOUTHFIELD — Making a large purchase such as a house or car can be scary for a first-time buyer.

Published July 30, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield, Lathrup team up for Bike Safety Rodeo

SOUTHFIELD — As in-person events continue to return, the city of Southfield has teamed up with the city of Lathrup Village, the Lathrup Police Department, the Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village, Hope United Methodist Church, 411 Therapy and the Road Masters Vette Club to sponsor a Bike Safety Rodeo 9 a.m.-noon July 31 at Hope United Methodist Church.

Published July 28, 2021

Metro

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

Published July 28, 2021

Rochester Post

Donations for school supply drive collected through Aug. 6

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The start of the school year is just around the corner, and the Rochester Area Neighborhood House is doing its part to make sure students in need are prepared.

Published July 27, 2021

Rochester Post

Guide dog organizations partner to aid people who are blind amid COVID-19

ROCHESTER HILLS — A global pandemic can’t stop the Leader Dogs for the Blind from assisting those who are blind or visually impaired, regardless of what country they reside in.

Drew Callahan, 2, inspects the inside of the car while brother Brady looks on. The car was for sale, and the Callahans thought they’d check it out.

Published July 30, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township youngsters work in business for a day at yard sale

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For almost three hours, children had the chance to buy, sell and trade toys and games.

Published July 30, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont secures advanced brain mapping technology

ROYAL OAK — As of press time, Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital doctors had conducted 13 studies so far using advanced brain imaging technology called MEG, or magnetoencephalography.

Published July 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Construction on addition to library’s Central Branch likely to start this fall

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Like its sister branches in Grosse Pointe Park and Grosse Pointe Woods, the Central Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library, at 10 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms, will be undergoing some significant upgrades.

An automotive concept piece called “1966 Crazy Car,” by designer Richard Ruzzin, will be on display at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum Aug. 6-Sept. 11.

Published July 29, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Historical Society Museum to host car show, Woodward Memories exhibit

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Historical Society Museum is revving up to start off the local car show scene.

Clawson police hold school supplies drive

Published July 28, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Clawson police hold school supplies drive

CLAWSON — The Clawson Police Department is once again asking the public to contribute to its school supplies drive, which will benefit students in Clawson Public Schools and other charities.

Published July 27, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Fencing competitions keep family busy

ROYAL OAK — Fencing has been on the forefront of Royal Oak resident, full-time emergency room physician and three-time Olympian Ann Marsh-Senic’s mind since she was first introduced to the sport as a student at Roeper School, a private pre-K through 12th grade institution.

Veterans memorial placement remains contentious in courts

Published July 27, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Veterans memorial placement remains contentious in courts

ROYAL OAK — The issue of the city of Royal Oak moving its veterans memorial less than 100 feet as part of the development of a downtown park has ignited a grassroots movement and led to legal proceedings.

Published July 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Berkley, Pleasant Ridge to see contested races in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — The deadline to file for the November election passed at 4 p.m. July 20, and the candidates for local offices who will appear on ballots have been set.

Published July 30, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley gets K-9 division started with $25,000 donation

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department has a new member, albeit a furry one.

Published July 28, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley council, DDA, school board all approve plaza construction

BERKLEY — After months of delay, the Berkley plaza project recently took a big step forward.

Published July 28, 2021

Woodward Talk

Former Ferndale student opens selfie museum in downtown

FERNDALE — An Oak Park woman is bringing a unique idea to the city of Ferndale in the form of a selfie museum.

Published July 26, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Arts, Beats & Eats moves forward, to forego ticket system

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats, the popular four-day Labor Day festival that has been held in downtown Royal Oak since 2010, will return to the heart of the city Sept. 3-6.