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Published May 7, 2021

Roseville students, city employees plant trees for Arbor Day, Earth Day

ROSEVILLE — Several Roseville High School students teamed up with Department of Public Works employees to commemorate Arbor Day and Earth Day by planting trees in the community April 30.

Published May 7, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren man, 70, becomes college graduate

WARREN/YPSILANTI — In 1974, while in speech class at Eastern Michigan University, Bennie Zizio left class to use the restroom.

Published May 7, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling centenarian celebrates birthday with country music

STERLING HEIGHTS — After a year where life has been precarious and unpredictable for many, Sterling Heights resident Anthony Leonard recently celebrated reaching the age of 103.

Published May 7, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Freedom Hill to host drive-in movies

STERLING HEIGHTS — While normalcy after COVID-19 might not be here quite yet, drive-in movies are returning to Freedom Hill County Park starting this May.

Published May 7, 2021

Madison - Park News

Shelter seeks ‘forever homes’ for animals in need

MADISON HEIGHTS — When the Madison Heights Animal Shelter first found Riley, she was running loose on the streets with a large tumor on her right front elbow. The blue-and-white pit bull was timid but sweet, and in need of immediate care.

West Bloomfield fishing show gets picked up on national network

Published May 8, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield fishing show gets picked up on national network

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Many books have been written and movies made about people who have chosen to buck the conventional route in favor of pursuing a dream.

Author Kirby Larson speaks with fourth and fifth grade students during a 2019 Authors in April visit.

Published May 6, 2021

Rochester Post

‘Authors in April’ celebrates graphic novel authors and illustrators this May

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Through the magic of books, the Rochester-based Authors in April program has been connecting children with famous authors and illustrators for over 38 years — even if this year it’s taking place in May.

Troy teen’s nonprofit promotes diversity, representation in ballet

Published May 8, 2021

Troy Times

Troy teen’s nonprofit promotes diversity, representation in ballet

TROY — International Academy East junior SoEun Park’s nonprofit, Stairway For Ballet, began like many other entrepreneurial ventures do: from personal experience.

Published May 7, 2021

Troy Times

Troy Athens student council supports foster kids through annual drive

TROY — Troy Athens High School student council members made another big impact for a Macomb County nonprofit that supports local foster kids.

Troy police partner with Families Against Narcotics for overdose response team

Published May 5, 2021

Troy Times

Troy police partner with Families Against Narcotics for overdose response team

TROY — A new partnership initiative between the Troy Police Department and Families Against Narcotics was announced April 27 to help compassionately combat the opioid epidemic and those dealing with substance use disorder or opioid use disorder.

Luxe Bar and Grill on the Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms will be increasing its seasonal outdoor dining capacity by using two on-street parking spaces for additional tables.

Published May 7, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Expanded outdoor dining area approved for Luxe in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For restaurants around the country, increasing the amount of space permitted for outdoor dining has been a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to introduce new festival this summer

Published May 6, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to introduce new festival this summer

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After more than a year of uncertainty, fear and loss, the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to host an event this summer that will bring back smiles and fun, as well as a needed boost to local businesses and artists.

From left, Grosse Pointe City Urban Forestry Commissioners Larry Saylor (with Pippa) and Alaine Bush join City Forester Brian Colter to mark Arbor Day by planting a snowdrift crabapple tree at Elworthy Field in the City.

Published May 4, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City’s tree program reaches new height

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Driving through Grosse Pointe City, motorists might notice well-kept older homes, yards and mature trees. Even with losses from devastating tree killers like the emerald ash borer and Dutch elm disease, the City has maintained an impressive canopy.

Published May 4, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Arbor Day 2021 rooted in remembrance in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials honored victims of COVID-19 while also marking Arbor Day this year.

At the April 26 Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 6-1 on a resolution to revise quarantine and close-contact tracing rules that upset many parents and staff members. Others, however, agreed with the motion.

Published May 4, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe staff, parents sound off on board’s COVID-19 resolution revision

GROSSE POINTES — One of the many issues the Grosse Pointe Public School System has faced during the pandemic is whether or not to open schools in-person full-time, in a hybrid format or in a virtual format.

Prepare sprinklers and air conditioning units for the summer

Published May 5, 2021

Metro

Prepare sprinklers and air conditioning units for the summer

METRO DETROIT — Pollen is in the air and the sound of lawn mowers revving up for the first time can be heard around subdivisions everywhere.

Published May 5, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Porch Pop Up exhibits return to the Birmingham Museum

BIRMINGHAM — Last fall, the Birmingham Museum made sure visitors didn’t miss the chance to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They moved the milestone exhibit outside for guests to safely explore.

Published May 3, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Drivers: Quiet your engines

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — Bloomfield Hills Public Safety Chief Noel Clason doesn’t need to look at the calendar to determine when spring has sprung.

Published May 5, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Churches offer tastes of festival favorites

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Local festivals usually include entertainment, rides, a beer tent and more, but sometimes the best part of a local event is the food.

Published May 3, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Senior Center, local organizations get boost from federal grant money

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Organizations that help local seniors, children, the homeless and more will benefit from money allocated to different public service organizations through the Community Development Block Grant program administered by St. Clair Shores.