Seasonal Features

Published December 19, 2018

Hazel Park pulls through for families in need this holiday

HAZEL PARK/FERNDALE — It’s an enduring tradition in Hazel Park Public Schools: When the holidays roll around, volunteers roll up their sleeves and arrange baskets of games, toys, books, clothes, food and more, all with the goal of providing a merry Christmas for families in need.

Published December 18, 2018

Southfield Sun

Hospital makes spirits bright through annual holiday party

SOUTHFIELD — Pediatric patients got a dose of holiday cheer Dec. 13 during the Beaumont Center for Children’s Rehabilitation’s annual holiday party.

The Cardillo family, from left, Lisa, Perla, Gemma, Dominic and Giulian are pictured in their Macomb Township home. Lisa had a heart attack last year, and Dominic was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014.

Published December 18, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Brain tumor, heart attack survivors pay it forward this Christmas

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In under three years, a Macomb Township couple’s world changed forever.

Employees at Russ Milne Ford in Macomb Township, along with community members, took part in the dealership’s Toys for Tots collection. More toys were donated this year at the dealership than ever before.

Published December 18, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Russ Milne Ford experiences its largest collection with Toys for Tots

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Plenty of children will now have gifts to open this Christmas thanks to Toys for Tots.

Published December 18, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Veterans, first responders invited to holiday event

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For the fourth year, current military members, veterans, first responders and their families are invited to a free holiday celebration in their honor at The War Memorial.

Published December 18, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County holiday displays mapped out online

OAKLAND COUNTY — Holiday light displays can be works of art, don’t you think? No matter how big or small, elegant or whimsical, bright and colorful, or subtle and chic, each family’s light show is an expression of spirit, and the wire and bulbs are their medium.

Published December 18, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Academy of Dreams students perform annual Christmas pageant

ROSEVILLE — Sometimes it takes a little Christmas joy to get people in the holiday spirit, and the students at the Academy of Dreams in Roseville are stepping up to do just that.

Published December 17, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Metro Detroiters share experiences with working on holidays

METRO DETROIT — There’s no place like home for the holidays — with family gatherings, stories of yesteryear and delicious meals. But for some, it’s another day at the office, whether that office is in a squad car, inside an emergency room or behind a snowplow.

Published December 14, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Stay vigilant to avoid holiday accidents, theft

STERLING HEIGHTS — The holidays aren’t an excuse to take a vacation from common-sense safety precautions, according to Sterling Heights police and fire officials.

Published December 14, 2018

Warren Weekly

De La Salle student wins Christmas card contest

WARREN — This Christmas, De La Salle Collegiate High School student Damian Anonick is sharing the stories of migrant families separated at the U.S./Mexico border through his artwork, and it has earned him national acclaim.

Published December 14, 2018

Madison - Park News

Grinch visits Madison Heights Public Library

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Grinch may not be the real Santa — he’s far too lean and green to pass for the genuine article — but ever since his redemption at the end of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale, he’s been bringing Christmas cheer all the same.

Published December 13, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Firefighters shop with kids for christmas gifts

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Shop with a Hero was launched by the Harrison Township Fire Department seven years ago as a way of giving back to the community it serves, specifically those less fortunate.

Published December 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Faraway holiday traditions decorate local homes, hearts

METRO DETROIT — During Christmastime, Birmingham resident Rita Dunker, 63, doesn’t have to look far to find what takes her back to her childhood growing up in post-war Germany in the small country town of Weseke. Dunker frequents the annual Birmingham Winter Markt, described as a European-themed wonderland in Shain Park in Birmingham.

Published December 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Holiday music provides a soundtrack for the season

METRO DETROIT — According to the Christmas classic, there’s no place like “Home for the Holidays.”

Published December 12, 2018

Rochester Post

Community carolers to help ring in Caroling in the City event

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Community Carolers will help spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear during Caroling in the City this Sunday. Local singer and vocal coach Jennifer Kincer is organizing the new 149-member choir, comprising carolers of all ages from across the greater Rochester community.

Published December 12, 2018

Rochester Post

Christmas village display lights up home, hearts year-round

ROCHESTER HILLS — With the flip of a switch, Harold and Bianka Hendren’s basement twinkles with all the magic and splendor of downtown Rochester’s Big, Bright Light Show, but on a much smaller scale.

Published December 11, 2018

Troy Times

Kids shop with Troy cops

TROY — This is the second year that Troy Union Elementary School students Makaela, 10; Alexander, 9; and Kylee Batistoni, 7, have shopped with a cop for Christmas presents at the Walmart store on Maple Road in Troy.

Published December 11, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Good deeds go a long way on regional Mitzvah Day

METRO DETROIT — Any day is a good day for a mitzvah. On Dec. 25, nearly 1,000 volunteers of all ages will roll up their sleeves and make the community a little bit better with some mitzvahs of their own — that means good deed, in Hebrew — during the 22nd annual Mitzvah Day.