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The Friends of the Harper Woods Public Library will be hosting its annual fall book sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13. The event is open to the public.

Published September 28, 2018

Harper Woods Public Library to host fall book sale

HARPER WOODS — Members of the Friends of the Harper Woods Public Library are inviting the public to join them for the organization’s annual fall book sale.

Published September 28, 2018

Detroit mayor recognized as Goodfellow of the Year

DETROIT — On Sept. 25, the Detroit Goodfellows gathered at Cobo Center to honor its Edward H. McNamara Goodfellow of the Year Award winner for 2018: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.

Police and DTE Energy officials are investigating a house explosion that occurred in the 20000 block of Lennon Street in Harper Woods Sept. 21. Investigators believe an attempted furnace theft caused a gas leak.

Published September 27, 2018

Harper Woods house explosion inquiry points to attempted furnace theft

HARPER WOODS — The city of Harper Woods was rattled by the sound of a large blast Sept. 21 due to an explosion at a local home.

Published September 27, 2018

Eastland Center property to go up for auction

HARPER WOODS — The city of Harper Woods has announced that Eastland Center will be going up for auction starting Oct. 9.

Published September 26, 2018

Tick tock, get your appetite on a clock

METRO DETROIT — The concept of intermittent fasting is that when you pack all of your calories into a smaller period of time each day, you tend to consume fewer of them.

Published September 26, 2018

Check for potential problems and head off large water bills

METRO DETROIT — Leak-proofing a home is generally not something gnawing at homeowners’ minds — until something happens, like an unexpectedly large water bill.

Published September 25, 2018

Fall offers chance to see leaves in color

METRO DETROIT — Don’t leaf the occasion for fall tree viewing by car off your schedule until it’s too late.

Published September 24, 2018

Roadwork remains stalled as union, contractors hold fast in dispute

METRO DETROIT — There’s hope that this week, according to Gov. Rick Snyder’s office, the two sides of the roadwork lockout will sit down to find an agreement that will get workers back on the job to finish projects around the state.

Published September 21, 2018

Three injured in Harper Woods house explosion

The city of Harper Woods was rattled by the sound of a large blast Sept. 21 when there was an explosion at a local home. Detectives from the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety are currently investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m.Read More

Published September 21, 2018

Behind the Wheel: After long career, firetruck finds new home in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, has owned a variety of classic vehicles over the years, but out of all of them, he said, nothing beats the fun factor of owning a firetruck.

Detectives from the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety are searching for two suspects following an armed robbery at a local gas station Sept. 17.

Published September 21, 2018

Harper Woods gas station robbed at gunpoint

Detectives from the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety are searching for two suspects following an armed robbery at a local gas station.

Published September 18, 2018

New book highlights less heroic tales of Detroit’s creation

METRO DETROIT — "I think we have such a deep history, in Detroit in particular, that can be told better through our missteps than our triumphs,” said local historian Mickey Lyons. “In this case, it’s the history of Detroit as told through bad guy biographies.”

Published September 18, 2018

Fall into a new home this season

METRO DETROIT — While many think that spring is the best time to start shopping for a home, local real estate agents say that better deals can be found in the fall, with less stress.

Published September 18, 2018

Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region

METRO DETROIT — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region.

Published September 17, 2018

State board confirms ballot language for marijuana legalization

LANSING — On Sept. 6, the State Board of Canvassers approved official ballot language for the recreational marijuana legalization proposal.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 17, 2018

Bidder named for I-75 P3 agreement

METRO DETROIT — It took about a year, but the Michigan Department of Transportation finally believes it has found the right private partner to complete — and expedite — the Interstate 75 modernization project.

Published September 14, 2018

Cobo Center unveils new fresco mural

DETROIT — On Sept. 7, Cobo Center celebrated the completion of a new fresco mural by nationally renowned artist Hubert Massey.

Published September 14, 2018

Hep A confirmed at Renaissance Festival

METRO DETROIT/HOLLY — The huzzahs were halted briefly last week when the Oakland County Health Division was notified of a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

Published September 14, 2018

Detroit church invites public for 13th annual Oktoberfest celebration

HARPER WOODS — St. Joseph Oratory Church is inviting the public to grab a stein and put on their lederhosen for its 13th annual Oktoberfest celebration.