Grosse Pointe Times

Published September 18, 2020

Regina to host virtual The Verve Pipe concert

WARREN — On Oct. 16, Regina High School will host a virtual concert with alternative rock band The Verve Pipe, beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who purchases a ticket will receive an access code with a link to the concert.

Published September 18, 2020

New program offers tuition-free classes to essential workers

LANSING — Michigan employees considered essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring will now have the opportunity to enroll in college classes at no cost.

Published September 18, 2020

LLS Light The Night set for Oct. 1

METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 1, the Michigan Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will “Light The Night.” The virtual event — to be held statewide from 7 to 8 p.m. — is dedicated to supporting patients living with blood cancers, remembering loved ones no longer here and celebrating blood cancer survivors.

Published September 17, 2020

Food distribution needs grow with pandemic, schools reopening

METRO DETROIT — The 11th year of the “Mow Down Hunger” campaign may be the most important of them all.

Thomas, left, and Joseph Martin, of Grosse Pointe Woods, are ready for virtual learning this semester in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published September 11, 2020

Preparing for virtual learning for the 2020-21 school year

METRO DETROIT — With many local students returning to school in a virtual learning environment because of COVID-19, parents are setting up areas at home specifically for school instruction.

Published September 9, 2020

Biden addresses autoworkers in battleground Warren

WARREN — Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Warren on Sept. 9 where he addressed union autoworkers and pledged to fight for them if he’s elected President of the United States in November.

Published September 8, 2020

Chevy Bel Air is a dream cruiser come true

METRO DETROIT — In the early 1960s, Gretchen Peterson enjoyed cruising Woodward Avenue with all the other hot-rodders and car buffs.

Researchers from Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, shown here, are participating in the study.

Published September 8, 2020

Beaumont researchers join NCI to study relationship between cancer, COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In the age of COVID-19, a global virus that is known to more adversely affect those who are immunocompromised or who have other comorbidities, researchers are looking at how the virus impacts those also living with and being treated for cancer.

Published September 8, 2020

Water main project on Hill to start in September

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An area in Grosse Pointe Farms prone to water main breaks is getting new water mains.

Published September 8, 2020

Clash over benefit changes continues between Grosse Pointe Shores officials and retirees

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The battle between Grosse Pointe Shores retirees and elected officials over recent changes to retiree health care now has Shores residents taking sides, as well.

Published September 8, 2020

Roads to be resurfaced in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Several streets in Grosse Pointe Farms will be getting resurfacing work done in the coming weeks.

Published September 8, 2020

Grosse Pointe Public Library receives CARES grant

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/FARMS/PARK — The Library of Michigan — through the Institute of Museum and Library Services — has awarded the Grosse Pointe Public Library a $6,100 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant.

Published September 8, 2020

Gyms, pools can open, sports resume

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is hoping a new state order will allow community citizens, businesses and other departments and organizations to operate in a proactive manner moving forward.

Published September 8, 2020

Art in the Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out art program has made its way to Grosse Pointe Woods.

Published September 8, 2020

Passion for public service fueled Shores DPW director

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For decades, Grosse Pointe Shores residents calling the Department of Public Works with a complaint have likely been surprised to find DPW Director Brett Smith responding at their door.

Published September 8, 2020

Grosse Pointe Farms to seek voter approval in November for roadwork millage

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Besides the presidential race, this November, Grosse Pointe Farms residents will be asked to consider a dedicated millage for road repair.

Published September 8, 2020

Residents, Grosse Pointe City leaders celebrate opening of public safety building on Mack

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The last time Grosse Pointe City officials gathered at the corner of St. Clair and Mack avenues — for a groundbreaking on May 3, 2019 — the site of the future Public Safety Department was little more than an empty lot.

Published September 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Park council member steps down

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park City Councilman Daniel Grano announced in a letter Sept. 4 that he will be stepping down from his council seat as of the next meeting Sept. 28.

Published August 25, 2020

Parks see increase in visitors, wrestle to keep people safe during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Whether to seek refuge from quarantine, joblessness or the inability to travel, Michiganders have flocked to parks to keep themselves healthy, both physically and mentally.

Published August 25, 2020

Taking aim at teen driver safety

METRO DETROIT — The 100 days that fill the gap between Memorial Day and Labor Day may be known as some of the most fun for teens, who spend their summer breaks travelling from one destination to the next, but for public safety experts, those 100 days signify something much different.