GROSSE POINTES — Although voters can now cast absentee ballots without needing to provide an excuse, that didn’t keep scores of voters from showing up on Election Day Nov. 8 in the Grosse Pointes.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park voters overwhelmingly supported a new 2.5-mill, 10-year levy for water and sewer infrastructure repairs and improvements on the Nov. 8 ballot.

GROSSE POINTES — A hotly contested race for the Grosse Pointe Board of Education that saw 10 candidates vying for three seats resulted in the defeat of two incumbents in favor of three newcomers, all of whom will serve four-year terms.

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — Santa Claus will once again be making his way down Kercheval Avenue to greet all the good little boys and girls in the community.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Ordinances relating to fences and pools underwent a few changes recently in Grosse Pointe Shores that could impact residents making changes to their properties.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department officers need a large set of skills, since they handle medical and ambulance runs, as well as police and fire duties.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Winter might be just around the corner, but Grosse Pointe City leaders are already making plans for roadwork in 2023.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett has an established foundation in boys tennis.

GROSSE POINTES — Got an old TV set, stereo or computer collecting dust in the basement? Now you can save it from going into a landfill while freeing up space in your home for something else.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe North High School students are bringing their vocal and acting talents to a classic Disney musical.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — To assist local businesses and encourage shoppers to patronize their neighborhood stores, weekend parking in The Village will once again be free this holiday season in off-street surface parking lots.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — While law enforcement officials acknowledge that the Grosse Pointes are relatively safe communities, sometimes that feeling of security causes residents to drop their guards and make themselves easy prey for crooks.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Ahee Jewelers in Grosse Pointe Woods has been a go-to location for generations of local families in search of engagement rings and fine jewelry gifts, but the family-owned business has also been just as well known for its charitable work in the community.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — In keeping with a state mandate regarding lead water lines, Grosse Pointe City has hired a contractor to inspect and determine the nature of water service material inside select homes and buildings.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods detectives are still investigating after a resident reported that he was the victim of an attempted kidnapping by an unknown assailant.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Lovely lawns, bountiful bushes and glorious gardens were among the reasons Grosse Pointe Farms residents were recognized by the Farms Beautification Advisory Commission.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — With dozens of awards — including several for lifesaving — Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Sgt. Tony Spina is one of the most decorated members of his department.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — In the final regular Grosse Pointe Park City Council meeting before the Nov. 8 election, officials once again clashed over a proposed water and sewer infrastructure millage in front of voters.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The former Grosse Pointe Public School System administration building at 389 St. Clair Ave. in Grosse Pointe City has a new owner, but plans for redevelopment of the building remain largely the same.

GROSSE POINTES — It’s always a dogfight when the Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South varsity football teams clash, especially when it’s the last game of the season.