Grosse Pointe Times

Published December 8, 2020

DIA’s ‘Detroit Style’ maps out the connection between art and automobiles

DETROIT — Fine art isn’t always found inside a frame or on a pedestal. The Detroit Institute of Arts is recognizing the attention to design and form in the auto industry in a new exhibition, “Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950-2020,” on display now through June 27, 2021.

Published December 8, 2020

ULS graduate student earns stamp of approval at U of M

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ANN ARBOR — Several family members of Maria Fields attended the University of Michigan, and now she is following in their footsteps.

Published December 8, 2020

Local Scout goes on the adventures of a lifetime

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — At only 16, Charles Logan III, of Grosse Pointe Farms, has already seen more of America’s remote and beautiful national sites than most people will experience in a lifetime.

Published December 8, 2020

With road millage approval, Grosse Pointe Farms to get bids for 2021 projects

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — As Grosse Pointe Farms residents start to receive their winter tax bills this month, they will likely notice a new charge.

Published December 8, 2020

Holiday light shows make season bright amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families across the country are being asked to stay home to help curb COVID-19. But as we’ve all experienced by now, too much together time can easily dampen the Christmas spirit.

Published December 8, 2020

Avoid getting scammed when shopping from home this season

METRO DETROIT — With Michiganders following state guidelines to stay home, wear masks and limit social interactions, online shopping is perhaps more popular than ever this holiday season.

Published December 7, 2020

Music venues, musicians try to get by during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Kicking back with a cold brew while watching live music at your favorite watering hole basically has been put on hold since March.

Published December 4, 2020

Schools face substitute teacher, support staff shortage amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Educating students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing challenge.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

Published November 20, 2020

Longtime Grosse Pointe Park Planning Commission official honored

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A resident who has spent more than 30 years in different roles in Grosse Pointe Park city government has been honored by his peers.

Published November 20, 2020

Former Grosse Pointe Park City Council member honored with resolution

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The person who, for years, was the youngest member of the Grosse Pointe Park City Council was honored by his colleagues for the unique perspective and knowledge he was able to bring.

Published November 20, 2020

New parking lot at Brownell approved by Grosse Pointe Farms council

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms and the Grosse Pointe Public School System have come to a compromise with regard to a new parking lot in front of Brownell Middle School at 260 Chalfonte Ave.

Published November 20, 2020

All city buildings closed in Grosse Pointe Woods until further notice

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — On Nov. 17, an email blast was distributed to Grosse Pointe Woods residents that, because of the increasingly high numbers of COVID-19 cases being reported, all Grosse Pointe Woods city buildings are closed to the public.

Published November 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Shores residents show their support of city retirees

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The election might be over, but lawn signs are popping up all over Grosse Pointe Shores.

Published November 20, 2020

Educators lay out back-to-school plan for secondary students

GROSSE POINTES — Face-to-face learning, both hybrid and daily in-person classes, for local districts has ceased temporarily since the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a new emergency COVID-19 order effective Nov. 18.

Published November 20, 2020

Smaller multifamily housing minimums approved by Grosse Pointe City officials

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Future developers will now be able to create smaller condominiums and apartments in certain parts of Grosse Pointe City.

Published November 20, 2020

Business owner and mentor becomes first Black member of Park City Council

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park’s newest council member is making history in the city.

State rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

Published November 19, 2020

Michigan rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.

Published November 18, 2020

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Published November 18, 2020

Veterans group celebrates Veterans Day remotely

METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.