Farmington Press

Published March 5, 2019

Feds announce effort to help states, communities combat PFAS

LANSING — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will respond to “extensive public interest” in the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, with a multifaceted action plan.

Published March 5, 2019

As PFAS testing and research continue, will those impacted even know?

OAKLAND COUNTY — Back in June of 2018, the treated drinking water that serves two mobile home parks in northern Oakland County tested positive for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS.

Published March 5, 2019

DTE says it’s clear of Ground to Sky

METRO DETROIT — It was just over four years ago that DTE Energy’s Ground to Sky program was squashed under a mountain of complaints about what residents called reckless clear-cutting of trees in residential neighborhoods.

Published March 4, 2019

U.S. welcomes 50 new citizens in naturalization ceremony

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 1, the United States officially welcomed 50 new citizens from 24 countries across five continents.

A privacy fence can help keep a dog from getting lost, and a dog’s collar should have a tag with contact information on it.

Published February 28, 2019

Take steps to protect your furry friend from getting lost

METRO DETROIT — Something pet owners never want to experience is a moment of fear and regret while seeing that their little furry friend has taken an unplanned trip out of the house or yard.

Published February 28, 2019

Let workshops lead the way for springtime gardening

METRO DETROIT — Shelby Township resident Ivy Schwartz’s calling is in her name.

Published February 28, 2019

Fish Fry Fridays

A local guide to metro Detroit Friday fish fry dinners

Published February 27, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 26, 2019

Farmington dinner club celebrates 96 years of dining, family

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills resident Martin Shoushanian, 74, grew up in Detroit in a close-knit Armenian household where the evidence of familial love was displayed in photos spanning generations.

Published February 26, 2019

Farmington SAFE presents ‘Brilliant’ play on suicide

FARMINGTON HILLS — A local man will transform Farmington Hills City Hall into his stage as he presents himself as a character in a play showing why life is worth living following his mother’s suicide attempt.

Brian Miller, of Farmington Hills, will show off his black 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle that he purchased in the 1980s during this year’s Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama.

Published February 26, 2019

Custom car fans rev up for Autorama on tap at Cobo Center

FARMINGTON HILLS — Auto enthusiasts from across the region will be rolling into Cobo Center the first three days of March for this year’s Autorama, billed as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show.”

Published February 25, 2019

Farmington officer saves woman in house fire

FARMINGTON — A Farmington Public Safety officer helped save a woman from her smoke-filled duplex in the area of Grand River Avenue and Cass Street at around 2:15 p.m. Feb. 15, according to a police report.

Published February 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 20, 2019

Historical homes need a lot of TLC

METRO DETROIT — If you own a home that’s 50 years old or older, you own a historical home. Maintaining a historical home requires some unique tasks on top of the common ones associated with maintaining any modern home.

Published February 20, 2019

Couples include pets in their walk down the aisle

METRO DETROIT — Something old, something new, something borrowed — and a good boy, too. That’s not quite how the old adage goes, but it certainly applies to the brides and grooms of 2019. Couples are creating new traditions for their nuptials, and including their furry child in the ceremony is non-negotiable.

Farmington Hills resident Kristin Rohrbeck, the director of the Center for Autism Research at Oakland University, works Feb. 14 at the center. She was recently named the winner of this year’s class of the Oakland County executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 program.

Published February 19, 2019

Hills resident named Elite 40 Under 40 winner

FARMINGTON HILLS/ROCHESTER — Farmington Hills resident Kristin Rohrbeck, the director of the Center for Autism Research at Oakland University, was recently named the winner of this year’s class of the Oakland County executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 program.

Timothy Zajaros Jr., from Farmington, is a Los Angeles producer of the soon-to-be-released “Arctic,” set to premiere Feb. 22 at The Maple Theater in Bloomfield Township.

Published February 19, 2019

Local producer to premiere ‘Arctic’ at The Maple

FARMINGTON — Timothy Zajaros Jr. worked to perfect his craft for some time to get to where he is now: at the top.

Zajaros — whose name may be familiar in the Farmington community — grew up in the city and is a Los Angeles producer, with works such as Netflix’s “Mudbound,” “Mom and Dad,” and the soon-to-be-released “Arctic” under his belt.

Published February 19, 2019

Aging Mastery program helps seniors ease into age

FARMINGTON HILLS — A local group wants senior citizens to be aware of resources that can help people older than 60 learn about aging gracefully.

Published February 14, 2019

Nurture the imagination with fairy gardens

METRO DETROIT — For the young at heart, fairy gardens are a way to bring a sense of wonder to green spaces, evoking mystery with environmental details that make the imagination run wild.