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Published December 11, 2018

Longtime Harper Woods city attorney retires

HARPER WOODS — J. Russell LaBarge, Harper Woods’ longtime city attorney, officially retired at the community’s City Council meeting Dec. 3.

Published December 10, 2018

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 6, 2018

The Friday 5 — Dec. 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 5, 2018

Options abound to spruce up your home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re into dazzling displays in a rainbow of colors, officially licensed products featuring beloved characters, well-worn vintage nostalgia or holiday kitsch, there’s no shortage of options for adorning your home for the holiday season.

Published December 5, 2018

A twist on the sweet seasonal standard: peppermint

METRO DETROIT — From our décor to our lattes, it seems that as soon as the calendar flips to December, our hearts go out in search of candy canes. There’s something about the taste of peppermint that’s not only indicative of the season, but also serves as sweet nostalgia of cozy holidays gone by. So why not load up on some sugary, minty, red-and-white goodness while you can?

Published December 3, 2018

Harper Woods police arrest suspects in BB gun vandalism

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety has arrested two suspects in connection to its investigation of dozens of car windows being shot out by a BB gun Nov. 19.

Published December 3, 2018

New owner hopes to improve Eastland Center

HARPER WOODS — The city of Harper Woods has revealed the identity of the buyer of Eastland Center, which was put up for auction Oct. 9-11.

Published December 3, 2018

If Michigan repeals its bottle deposit law, will residents still recycle?

LANSING — Hold tight, Cosmo Kramer. You might want to hold off on that big bottle deposit scheme, because there’s a chance the Great Lakes State won’t be offering 10 cents back for cans and bottles anymore.

Published November 29, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 27, 2018

Inspect your car before the ice arrives

METRO DETROIT — A freezing November with early snowfalls serves as a good reminder that it’s not too early to get a car ready for winter, even weeks before it officially arrives on the calendar. Al Laity, service director at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, offered a few tips for anyone who wants to prepare a vehicle for the arctic temperatures.

Published November 27, 2018

Get a read on where to settle in with a book

METRO DETROIT — Now that the weather has turned frosty, it’s prime time to snuggle up indoors with some quality reading material. Local experts weighed in on the best ways to prepare a space to get lost in a good book.

Published November 27, 2018

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 23, 2018

Harper Woods library to host holiday programming

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Public Library is gearing up for the Christmas season with some fun, festive and free holiday programs.

Published November 23, 2018

Commission recognizes most beautiful Harper Woods homes for 2018

HARPER WOODS — At the Harper Woods City Council meeting Nov. 19, the Harper Woods Beautification Commission recognized those in the community who went the extra mile to ensure their homes were beautiful in the last year.

Published November 23, 2018

Wayne State recognized for improving student retention and graduation rates

DETROIT — Wayne State University is being recognized for strides made in improving its student retention and graduation rates.

Published November 21, 2018

Detroit Goodfellows host annual best-dressed doll competition

DETROIT — Each year, the Detroit Goodfellows send out thousands of Christmas bundles filled with gifts to local children to ensure there’s something under the tree on Christmas morning.

Published November 21, 2018

Harper Woods council member steps down

HARPER WOODS — At the Harper Woods City Council meeting Nov. 19, 20-year council veteran Hugh Marshall formally submitted his resignation from the council.

Published November 21, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 20, 2018

BB guns used to shoot out windows of 2 dozen Harper Woods vehicles

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods Department of Public Safety officers responded to several reports of vehicles being damaged by BB guns Nov. 19.

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.