Published February 20, 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 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 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 14, 2021
GROSSE POINTE CITY — As work continues to study the possible historical significance of some structures in Grosse Pointe City, a moratorium to block demolition of homes or the construction of new homes in certain areas has been extended.
Read MorePublished February 13, 2021
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Despite challenges from COVID-19, Grosse Pointe City’s finances and its financial records remain on solid ground. That’s according to the team of Plante Moran auditors who delivered their review of the City’s 2019-20 financial books during a Dec. 14 Grosse Pointe City Council meeting over Zoom.
Read MorePublished February 12, 2021
GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Grosse Pointe City’s new public safety building — which opened Aug. 29 — features new training areas and equipment, including a fire training tower and the VirTra computerized simulator where officers can work on de-escalation and other skills.
Read MorePublished February 11, 2021
GROSSE POINTE PARK — The legacy of Oscar Hammerstein — the librettist and lyricist of Broadway favorites “The Sound Of Music,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific” and more — is living on through a new international contest.
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
GROSSE POINTE PARK — After being closed for six months for renovations, the Ewald Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library is open for curbside service.
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
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Last November, Grosse Pointe Woods city officials closed all city buildings to the public for a second time because of the increasingly high numbers of COVID-19 cases being reported.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
GROSSE POINTE PARK/SHORES — An international crime ring said to be responsible for break-ins around the country is believed to have been involved in home invasions in Grosse Pointe Park and Grosse Pointe Shores the evening of Feb. 1.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
GROSSE POINTES/DETROIT — Of all of the businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants and bars in Michigan have taken one of the biggest hits.
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.
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