Published May 24, 2023
ROCHESTER — After a few year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rochester State of the City address returned this year, with Mayor Stuart Bikson sharing a positive outlook for the city.
Read MorePublished May 24, 2023
GROSSE POINTE SHORES — In the wake of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of two bright and promising young people with ties to the community, Grosse Pointe Shores is taking a stand against gun violence.
Read MorePublished May 23, 2023
NOVI — Ben Mainka, who has been at the helm of the Novi Community School District as superintendent for just under a year, is striving to bring a new tradition to the Novi community with what he hopes will become an annual State of the District address.
Read MorePublished May 23, 2023
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Civic leaders and members of the public got to see Grosse Pointe Park’s new Department of Public Works building at 15000 Mack Ave. — between Maryland Street and Alter Road — during a grand opening May 22.
Read MorePublished May 23, 2023
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Like several of its neighbors, Grosse Pointe City is hoping to secure state funding for water and sewer infrastructure projects.
Read MorePublished May 23, 2023
GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield native Noah Arbit took office Jan. 1 as the representative for state House District 20, which comprises all of West Bloomfield Township, eastern Commerce Township along the M-5/Haggerty corridor, Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, and the northwestern-most part of Bloomfield Township along Square Lake and Telegraph roads.
Read MorePublished May 23, 2023
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — There was trash talk in the township hall’s meeting room on May 10, as the Macomb Township Board of Trustees voted to continue contracting with GFL Environmental for residential waste hauling.
Read MorePublished May 22, 2023
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At its meeting on May 8, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees voted to pursue a grant that would allow the Police Department to establish a traffic unit.
Read MorePublished May 19, 2023
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Algae was the talk of the town at the May 8 Harrison Township Board of Trustees meeting, as county commissioner Barbara Zinner stopped by to give an update on the investigation into the Lyngbya infestation.
Read MorePublished May 19, 2023
MOUNT CLEMENS — Thirsty Mount Clemens residents can walk around with their drinks that much farther now, as the Mount Clemens City Commission approved expanding the footprint and operating hours of the Oasis social district at its May 15 meeting.
Read MorePublished May 18, 2023
MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials have announced plans for a new $228 million central intake and assessment center at the Macomb County Jail that will address the need for inmate mental health assessments.
Read MorePublished May 12, 2023
MADISON HEIGHTS — Starting July 1, Madison Heights taxpayers will be charged more for water and wastewater services on their quarterly bills.
Read MorePublished May 12, 2023
MADISON HEIGHTS — The city millage rate will drop by half a mill for the new fiscal year, beginning July 1, now that the Madison Heights City Council has adopted its budget.
Read MorePublished May 10, 2023
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As Macomb Township moves to be more independent with snow removal, the Board of Trustees took a big step closer to its goal by approving a salt dome at the April 26 meeting.
Read MorePublished May 10, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the recent budget meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council, mayor and staff heard that their budget is balanced for the upcoming year.
Read MorePublished May 10, 2023
STERLING HEIGHTS — The books are balanced in a recently adopted budget for Sterling Heights’ 2023-24 fiscal year.
Read MorePublished May 10, 2023
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park’s extreme emergency relief valve project, or EERV, is going to cost a lot more than engineers originally anticipated.
Read MorePublished May 9, 2023
MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission did not meet for long on May 1, but they did approve the extension of an engineering contract. Commissioners also paid their respects to a departed member of the Mount Clemens civic community.
Read MorePublished May 8, 2023
FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Officials in Farmington and Farmington Hills are hopeful that a partnership between the two cities will result in a reduction in internet bills for local residents and businesses.
Read MorePublished May 8, 2023
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees went the extra mile to support a local grocer’s bid for a liquor license at its April 24 meeting.
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