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The Harper Woods Neighborhood Economic Development Coalition is highlighting local businesses such as Rex’s Deli, pictured, to help them during an economically difficult time.

Published December 19, 2020

Harper Woods hoping to give local businesses a boost

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Neighborhood Economic Development Coalition is trying to foster local businesses by highlighting them in a new social media campaign.

Published December 19, 2020

Always home? Reduce energy usage to save money

METRO DETROIT — In the early months of 2020, most children spent their weekdays at school and most adults spent their weekdays at a job, both of which likely meant that the energy needed to heat or cool the air around them, and to power computers, tablets and phones, might have been paid for by someone else.

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

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

Harper Woods City Council discusses city manager contract

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council was faced with an unusual situation at its recent regular meeting Dec. 7 regarding the employment contract of City Manager Joseph Rheker.

Published December 18, 2020

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

COVID pushes ‘The Nutcracker’ and Shakespeare to the web

METRO DETROIT — On a blustery cold afternoon in December, 17-year-old Jenna Altman braved the freezing elements in a tiara and pointe shoes to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Published December 17, 2020

Donate safely this holiday season

METRO DETROIT — The holiday season is also the season of giving. Despite a difficult year — and perhaps because of it — many are looking to contribute to worthy causes and help the less fortunate.

Published December 15, 2020

Local NAACP branch seeks to expel Harper Woods councilwoman

HARPER WOODS — The Grosse Pointes-Harper Woods NAACP is seeking permission from the national organization to expel one of its members after she served as a plaintiff in one of several lawsuits seeking to delay the certification of votes in the city of Detroit following the Nov. 3 general election.

Published December 14, 2020

Oakland County installs 10 freezers after FDA clears Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Dec. 11, paving the way for an initial shipment of about 2.9 million doses of the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. over the next week.

Published December 8, 2020

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.

Published December 8, 2020

Refuse authority gets a clean opinion on its audit

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — The Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority’s member communities — the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods — got some good news during their last regular meeting of 2020.

Published December 8, 2020

DIA’s ‘Detroit Style’ maps out the connection between art and automobiles

DETROIT — Fine art isn’t always found inside a frame or on a pedestal. The Detroit Institute of Arts is recognizing the attention to design and form in the auto industry in a new exhibition, “Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950-2020,” on display now through June 27, 2021.

Published December 8, 2020

Holiday light shows make season bright amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families across the country are being asked to stay home to help curb COVID-19. But as we’ve all experienced by now, too much together time can easily dampen the Christmas spirit.

Published December 8, 2020

Avoid getting scammed when shopping from home this season

METRO DETROIT — With Michiganders following state guidelines to stay home, wear masks and limit social interactions, online shopping is perhaps more popular than ever this holiday season.

Published December 7, 2020

Music venues, musicians try to get by during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Kicking back with a cold brew while watching live music at your favorite watering hole basically has been put on hold since March.

Published December 4, 2020

Schools face substitute teacher, support staff shortage amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Educating students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing challenge.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

State rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

Published November 19, 2020

Michigan rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.

Published November 18, 2020

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Published November 18, 2020

Harper Woods residents cast votes in local races, select new judge

HARPER WOODS — While much of the nation’s attention was on the presidential race, numerous local elections also were on the ballot Nov. 3, and voters in Harper Woods and Detroit cast their votes for a variety of candidates and measures.