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Published February 9, 2021

For many, COVID reveals existing ADD/ADHD

BIRMINGHAM — How are you doing, handling all of this time at home? If working or learning virtually has you a little down, unmotivated, maybe a bit forgetful and anxious, you’re far from alone. The pandemic has caused a lot of people to feel that way.

Published February 9, 2021

Baker College campus coming to downtown Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — The excavation and construction of a seven-story, 86,000-square-foot, $51 million Baker College campus is underway in downtown Royal Oak at 420 S. Lafayette Ave., north of Fifth Street.

Published February 6, 2021

Fish Fry Fridays 2021 - sponsored by Big Boy

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners in 2021

Published February 5, 2021

Two polar bear cubs born at Detroit Zoo doing well

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo recently announced that two polar bear cubs born Nov. 17 to mom Suka, 8, and 16-year-old father Nuka are doing well.

Published February 5, 2021

Residents share memories of the Great Blizzard of 1978

METRO DETROIT — Talk about a snow day. Forty-three years ago, the Great Blizzard of 1978 blanketed metro Detroit, the state and other parts of the U.S.

Published February 4, 2021

Nonprofit helps change lives by providing clean water

STERLING HEIGHTS — It has been more than five years since Sterling Heights resident David Lomasney made a decision that changed not only the course of his life, but possibly thousands of others.

Published January 26, 2021

Virtual playdates bring connection during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — With many schools and activities closed due to COVID-19, kids nowadays are missing out on much more than face-to-face instruction.

Published January 26, 2021

The Stars and Stripes in all its Old Glory

METRO DETROIT — For many Americans, especially military veterans, the U.S. flag waving in the breeze brings a sense of pride, honor and patriotism.

Published January 26, 2021

Schools round up, catch up and ramp up for fall enrollment

METRO DETROIT — Along with proms and graduation ceremonies, another time-honored school tradition will likely be muddled by COVID-19.

Published January 26, 2021

Our lips are sealed — and filled

METRO DETROIT — For many of us, the time we’ve spent cooped up working from home and steering clear of social gatherings has been — well, a pain.

Dr. Kathy Rollinger recently was named the 2020 Family Physician of the Year by the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians.

Published January 26, 2021

Roseville native named Family Physician of the Year

ROSEVILLE — Dr. Kathy Rollinger has been practicing medicine in southeast Michigan for her entire career and has saved and changed untold lives during that time.

Published January 25, 2021

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancellation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.

Published January 24, 2021

Chandler Park Academy students examine results of experiment taken into space

HARPER WOODS — On Dec. 6, an experiment designed by four students at Chandler Park Academy in Harper Woods was taken into space by NASA as part of the 14th National Center for Earth and Space Science Education’s Student Spaceflight program.

Published January 23, 2021

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.

Published January 23, 2021

Raphael Washington becomes new Wayne County sheriff

DETROIT — Wayne County and many across Michigan are mourning the death of Sheriff Benny Napoleon, while also welcoming his successor, Raphael Washington, who was previously serving under Napoleon as the deputy chief of jail and courts.

Harper Woods Superintendent Stephen McGhee delivers meals to one of the families in the school district as part of the “Making the Season Bright” program Dec. 18.

Published January 22, 2021

Harper Woods Schools helps feed families for the holidays

HARPER WOODS — A school district is supposed to give children an education, but what many often forget is that a district also is in charge of making sure its students are well fed so they can learn.

Published January 22, 2021

Harper Woods leaders share ‘New Year’s resolutions’

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods city officials and leaders are looking toward the future and are sharing what their New Year’s resolutions are for 2021 in regard to the Harper Woods community.

Published January 21, 2021

Harper Woods councilwoman to remain with NAACP

HARPER WOODS — After reviewing a request by the Grosse Pointes-Harper Woods NAACP branch to expel Harper Woods City Councilwoman Cheryl Costantino from the organization, the group’s national officials have decided to deny the motion.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.