Grosse Pointe Times

Published December 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe City seeks applications from residents to fill council vacancy

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City officials are seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council.

Published December 20, 2019

Musician Jack Scott remembered for rockabilly groove

METRO DETROIT — A steady stream of tributes have circulated social media since Dec. 12, when news of musician Jack Scott’s passing was announced.

Published December 19, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 20-22

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 18, 2019

Consider indoor air quality when decking the halls

METRO DETROIT — Anticipation for the holidays begins with the ramping up of holiday decorations, bringing ornaments and trimmings out of storage, and erecting fresh or artificial trees.

Published December 18, 2019

Gingerbread houses go next level

METRO DETROIT — Gingerbread artist Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, has been at her craft since she was 13.

Published December 17, 2019

Judge rejects motions in state redistricting case

LANSING — A judge recently rejected motions in two lawsuits related to the voter-approved Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published December 17, 2019

School grant recipients recognized

GROSSE POINTES — The Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education, or GPFPE, continues its mission of supporting staff and students.

Published December 17, 2019

New lighting to be installed in Village parking structure

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A project in the Village parking garage is expected to pay for itself in just a few years.

Published December 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe City’s tree programs honored

GROSSE POINTE CITY — While the tree programs in many cities go dormant during the winter, Grosse Pointe City’s continues to do maintenance work.

Published December 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Farms honors former councilwoman

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Her tenure on the Grosse Pointe Farms City Council might have been relatively brief, but former City Councilwoman Sierra Leone Donaven left a lasting, significant mark.

Published December 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores mayor pro tem resigns over mayor’s ‘lack of leadership’

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — When the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council conducted its last meeting of 2019 Dec. 17, it was without its mayor pro tem and Finance Committee chair.

Published December 17, 2019

Investigation into Mason teacher continues

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An investigation into the actions of a Mason Elementary School teacher continues after a student’s mother filed a police report over an incident that she deemed “inappropriate.”

Published December 17, 2019

City woman chosen for TV competition is no cookie-cutter baker

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Viewers of the popular Food Network competition show “Christmas Cookie Challenge” may see a familiar face this season.

Published December 17, 2019

Kresge Arts accepting applications for $25,000 artist fellowships

METRO DETROIT — Kresge Arts in Detroit is putting the call out to artists to apply for its 2020 fellowship program.

Published December 13, 2019

Helm packages up some Christmas cheer

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For more than 15 years, the Helm at the Boll Life Center has put together some special Christmas gifts for seniors in the Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe communities.

Published December 13, 2019

Local band Corktown Popes to rock out in Dec. 28 show

METRO DETROIT — It’s a chilly December evening, and the Corktown Popes have gathered inside their second-floor rehearsal space in Ferndale.

Published December 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 11, 2019

Readers share their favorite holiday mishap tales

METRO DETROIT — Behind every social media snapshot of glittering trees, wonderstruck kiddos on Santa’s lap and families toasting over a bountiful dinner is someone who is haggard and weary and probably cursing a little bit after working hard to make the magic happen.

Published December 11, 2019

Minimal holiday decorating can still make a major impact

METRO DETROIT — A towering, ornament-laden Christmas tree, lights strung with care over the entire front of the house, and a yard filled with festive decorations are great, but not everyone has the time or energy to deck the halls with tinsel, garland and endless boughs of holly.

Published December 11, 2019

Bridging the miles with technology

METRO DETROIT — It would be unusual for a day to pass without Brendan Ross, of St. Clair Shores, or his wife texting one or another of their children or grandchildren, who live out of state.