Seasonal Features

Published January 7, 2021

Community gathers to give families, children’s hospital a happy Christmas

METRO DETROIT — Nearly 20 years after their newborn daughter, Erin, died due to severe heart defects, Tammy and Cliff Patton have given back to their community.

Published December 23, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Hills High students create book-themed scavenger hunt for kids

BIRMINGHAM — Have you seen a bear poking around downtown Birmingham?

Published December 22, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville spreads holiday cheer with ‘Lights on Wheels’

ROSEVILLE — Christmas lights have always been used to brighten up the night and bring hope in a season that is usually dark and dreary. A turbulent 2020 has made that goal all the more relevant.

Oakland Mall, Somerset Collection navigate holidays amid pandemic

Published December 22, 2020

Troy Times

Oakland Mall, Somerset Collection navigate holidays amid pandemic

TROY — For the many businesses that call Troy home, being flexible and engaging customers in new ways has been key to operating during the pandemic. This is especially evident in the two major shopping complexes of Oakland Mall and Somerset Collection.

Recycling Authority provides tips to be less wasteful for the holiday season

Published December 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Recycling Authority provides tips to be less wasteful for the holiday season

OAKLAND COUNTY — While it is often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can also be one of the most wasteful.

City of Troy releases map of best holiday-decorated homes

Published December 19, 2020

Troy Times

City of Troy releases map of best holiday-decorated homes

TROY — A global pandemic has nixed many traditions this year, but one that remains intact is people decorating their homes for the holidays, and the city of Troy is recognizing the best setups.

Published December 19, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Making spirits ‘aglow’ in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — As COVID-19 will keep many families home alone on Christmas Eve this year, one Grosse Pointe Woods woman has organized a stay-at-home event that she hopes will light up the night and make spirits bright.

Published December 19, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Residents decorate ‘Winter Wonderland’ in Beverly Hills parks

BEVERLY HILLS — COVID-19 has put the brakes on holiday parties across Michigan, but residents in Beverly Hills still plan to deck the halls.

The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter planned to host a virtual luminaire lighting ceremony Dec. 21, which is the winter solstice. The event honors those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter hosts winter solstice event

METRO DETROIT — With the COVID-19 pandemic still sweeping across the nation, the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter plans to host a virtual event to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

New year, new booze

METRO DETROIT — Is it just us, or has it been cocktail hour for the past… oh, nine months or so?

Published December 18, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Neighbors share creativity and holiday cheer through Advent window displays

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The residents of a tight-knit Grosse Pointe Park neighborhood have found a way to celebrate the holidays while safely social distancing this year.

Published December 18, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

A look at Macomb Township places of worship and Christmas

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Typically, church gatherings on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are filled with families, often with several hundred, if not thousands of people attending.

Published December 17, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

‘People needed that sense of community’

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s become a Christmas tradition. For the last four Christmas seasons, this being the fifth, a local family has given back to other families facing medical challenges.

Published December 16, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville charity hosts drive-thru collection for children in need

ROSEVILLE — For eight years Dominic’s Christmas Wish has helped make the holidays a little happier by collecting books, pajamas and toys for kids staying in shelters and for other aid organizations.

Published December 16, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores woman gets chance of a lifetime to decorate White House for the holidays

ST. CLAIR SHORES — When America tunes in to see the first lady give a tour of the White House’s holiday decorations, not many know that it’s not professional interior design teams tasked with the job, but an army of volunteers that work feverishly for three or four days making sure everything looks just right.

Published December 16, 2020

Warren Weekly

Christmas comes early for local children

WARREN — The calendar read Dec. 8, but it already felt like Christmas morning for Zayden and Nathaniel Czebieniak.

Published December 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Local students, educators give others a merrier Christmas

WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — As 2020 comes to a close with COVID-19 on everyone’s mind, some aren’t feeling the Christmas spirit.

Published December 16, 2020

Warren Weekly

Center Line’s holiday spirit shines bright in dark times

CENTER LINE — Judging for the Center Line Beautification Commission’s annual “Light Up the Sky” contest wrapped up on Dec. 12. While there were first- and second-place finishers, organizers said the whole city really won this year.

Published December 16, 2020

Madison - Park News

Residents start map of holiday-decorated homes

MADISON HEIGHTS — In recent weeks, Madison Heights resident Rebecca Chambliss has been compiling a list of addresses submitted by community members who want to showcase their holiday-decorated homes.