Published August 21, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
HARPER WOODS — After 23 years as the mayor of Harper Woods, Kenneth Poynter has resigned from his position.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
DETROIT — If your idea of live music during the COVID-19 pandemic is someone strumming an acoustic guitar in front of a GoPro camera, be prepared to have that image upended by the Detroit Jazz Festival.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
HARPER WOODS — On Aug. 19, the city of Harper Woods released a statement saying that the investigation into the death of Harper Woods resident Priscilla Slater, 38, while she was in police custody has resulted in the immediate termination of two members of the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods residents made their voices heard in the Aug. 4 primary election, selecting their choices from each political party to run in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.
Read MorePublished August 10, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MorePublished August 7, 2020
DETROIT — Several law enforcement departments are in talks with the Wayne State University Police Department following its establishment as the regional headquarters for the National De-escalation Training Center.
Read MorePublished August 7, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.
Read MorePublished August 7, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.
Read MorePublished July 28, 2020
METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.
Read MorePublished July 28, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.
Read MorePublished July 28, 2020
HARPER WOODS/GROSSE POINTES — For the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society, 2020 should have been a banner year.
Read MorePublished July 24, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Senior citizens are a favorite target for many scammers, and they have plenty to watch out for both from criminals and from unscrupulous businesses who seek to take advantage of them.
Read MorePublished July 23, 2020
HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods police officers responded to reports of shots fired at the Parkcrest Inn July 19.
Read MorePublished July 23, 2020
HARPER WOODS — The local community is mourning the loss of Kelvin Wheeler Jr., who was killed July 8.
Read MorePublished July 23, 2020
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Helm at the Boll Life Center is welcoming back senior citizens from the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods to take part in programs after suspending operations at its Grosse Pointe Farms center due to the COVID-19 quarantine.
Read MorePublished July 23, 2020
HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council voted unanimously at its meeting July 13 to approve plans to improve safety and security measures in city buildings.
Read MorePublished July 23, 2020
HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council is debating revoking the business license of the Parkcrest Inn after recommendations by the city’s director of public safety at the July 13 City Council meeting.
Read MorePublished July 23, 2020
METRO DETROIT — On April 1, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was to last until June when it was extended to last until July 15.
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