Published February 19, 2021
EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Eastpointe resident Willian Breeding was homeless, out of a job and unsure what to do about his future. A Salvation Army program changed all of that.
Read MorePublished February 19, 2021
LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of a $220 million deposit into the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund raised questions for some about recent bipartisan legislation that would temporarily extend unemployment benefits for new filers.
Read MorePublished February 19, 2021
MACOMB COUNTY — Samuel Backos said his restaurant, Ernie’s, has been “devastated” by state-ordered closures officials said were put in place to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said local restaurant, bar and banquet properties have been left “virtually worthless” and that their employees have suffered through “a very depressing time.”
Read MorePublished February 19, 2021
METRO DETROIT — From a low of leaving a show after just a day to a high of months of great sales, the boating industry has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic better than other industries, likely because its product is designed to be used in the relative safety of outdoors.
Read MorePublished February 18, 2021
DETROIT — The Michigan Science Center is welcoming in more people than ever with its free admission days.
Read MorePublished February 18, 2021
METRO DETROIT — Whether it be whiffle ball in the backyard, tee ball for the city team or playing video games on the TV, baseball has been a constant in Dugan Darnell’s life for as long as he can remember.
Read MorePublished February 17, 2021
MACOMB COUNTY — Anthony Forlini has been Macomb County’s Clerk/Register of Deeds for just over one month, leaning on employees to invoke long-term changes on the office’s benefit.
Read MorePublished February 16, 2021
TROY — Troy police are investigating a homicide discovered during the early morning Feb. 15 at the front entrance of Belle Tire, 4966 Rochester Road.
Read MorePublished February 10, 2021
ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University is offering financial assistance to those working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MorePublished February 10, 2021
MACOMB COUNTY — It may be cold. It may be windy. It may be snowing. It may be all three, come Feb. 27, but Joe Warne thinks it’ll be worth it.
Read MorePublished February 10, 2021
METRO DETROIT — Sterling Heights resident Roxanne Hayes has an 86-year-old father who lives with her and her husband.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
METRO DETROIT — Families once were busy running from school to dance class to basketball practice, and from family parties to hanging out with friends all weekend, but the past months have made for a change of pace that’s affecting how residents feel about the importance of their yard to their peace of mind.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
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.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With Lent beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 17, many local Catholics are wondering if they will be able to continue their Lenten traditions, such as Friday fish fries, while in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
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.
Read MorePublished February 8, 2021
ROSEVILLE — A new Roseville High School program aimed at improving student literacy recently received a $2,500 grant from the State Farm Teacher Assist program.
Read MorePublished February 8, 2021
MACOMB COUNTY — For those in Michigan living in senior care facilities, the pandemic has often meant isolation from family.
Read MorePublished February 7, 2021
ROSEVILLE — Michigan Department of Transportation and Roseville officials are preparing for the beginning of a major Gratiot Avenue revitalization project that will take place over the next two years.
Read MorePublished February 6, 2021
A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners in 2021
Read MorePublished February 6, 2021
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton River is one of three southeastern Michigan rivers being studied to help improve water quality and wastewater treatment in the region.
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