Features

Published July 29, 2019

Leaders, advocates discuss Michigan clean water risks

BEVERLY HILLS — The bad news is that between outdated and even toxic infrastructure, climate change, and industrial contamination like oil and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, Michigan’s Great Lakes are in big trouble.

Published July 29, 2019

Woodward Talk

Election filing deadline sees open seats, newcomers enter races

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS/PLEASANT RIDGE — The filing deadline for the November election passed July 23, and almost all races in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area will be contested.

Published July 29, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Park It Movie Night to take over Grant Park

UTICA — Utica will be partnering with the company Park It Family Fun Nights to host a night out for the whole family next Tuesday.

Published July 29, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Art Fair to feature unique artwork, a little competition

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — It’s that time of year again, when Shelby Township invites both national and local artists to showcase their artwork for attendees to view and purchase.

Published July 26, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Fash Bash fundraiser will style the DIA

DETROIT — Soft camel-colored hues, winter whites and mixed versions of animal prints will set the tone in this year’s Fash Bash fashion show that will dress up The Detroit Institute of Arts Aug. 15.

Published July 26, 2019

Warren Weekly

CLPS Educational Foundation golf outing Sept. 29

WARREN/CENTER LINE/MACOMB TOWNSHIP —Teachers are consistently coming up with innovative ways in which to teach their students, but sometimes there isn’t enough money in the school budget for their ideas to come to fruition.

Published July 26, 2019

Warren Weekly

Haircutters, volunteers and donations sought for Summerfest

WARREN — Volunteers, donations and people to cut hair are all things the Summerfest outreach needs this year.

Published July 26, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Police to welcome community at National Night Out

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Police Department will once again meet with the public to discuss what they do — and what residents can do — to keep the city safe at the Aug. 6 National Night Out event.

Published July 26, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Daughters of Macomb to gather for annual parade, celebration

MOUNT CLEMENS — And this year’s Grand DOM is … Sandy Morisette. Morisette will be honored during the 16th annual meeting of the Daughters of Macomb social group Aug. 1 in Mount Clemens.

Published July 26, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Governor visits crumbling Harrison Township bridge

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer paid a brief visit to Harrison Township on July 22 to get a closer look at the crumbling South River Road bridge.

Published July 26, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Gratiot Cruise rolls back into town Aug. 4

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The first Sunday in August has brought tens of thousands of people to Gratiot Avenue for more than 15 years. Today, the Gratiot Cruise is bigger than ever.

Published July 26, 2019

Madison - Park News

New group in Madison Heights aims to address homelessness

MADISON HEIGHTS — Recognizing that bad things can happen to good people, a new group is forming in Madison Heights with the goal of helping the homeless.

Published July 26, 2019

Madison - Park News

MDOT preparing for final phase of I-75 modernization project

MADISON HEIGHTS — An ambitious effort to make Interstate 75 safer for commuters will soon be entering its third and final phase.

Published July 25, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Behind the Wheel: 1969 Pontiac LeMans still going strong after 50 years

How much do you remember about your first car?

Published July 25, 2019

Southfield Sun

Senior garden is ‘practically family’

SOUTHFIELD — Whether you’ve been gardening all your life or you just want to get out of the house, the Southfield Senior Garden has a plot for you.

Published July 25, 2019

Troy Times

Learn the story of blues music

TROY — For guitarist Joey Leone, the story of blues music is the story of America.

Published July 24, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Be part of the pollution solution

METRO DETROIT — The Great Lakes are home to many fascinating creatures, but local environmentalists are warning against the invasion of a new beast: microplastic.

Published July 24, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills voters to decide council candidates in Aug. 6 primary election

ROCHESTER HILLS — Readers in the Rochester Post’s coverage area will head to the polls Aug. 6 to vote for candidates in the Rochester Hills City Council race for at-large council seats. Following are profiles of the candidates.

Published July 24, 2019

C&G Newspapers

How to protect your house when you’re not at home

METRO DETROIT — Outside of the tiny moments this year when the summer hasn’t been hit with heavy rainfall, residents might be finding some time to go on vacation.

Published July 23, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Historical Society Museum to host car show, exhibits

ROYAL OAK — Calling all car buffs. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will host its eighth annual car show.