Grosse Pointe Times

Published November 18, 2020

It’s beginning to look — kinda — like Christmas

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.

Published November 17, 2020

Increase in COVID-19 cases forces cancellation of holiday parade

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/CITY — Due to an alarming recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Michigan, organizers have decided to cancel what would have been the 45th annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade, which had been slated to take place the morning of Nov. 27 in Grosse Pointe Farms and City.

Signs like this one, seen at the splash pad at Kensington Metropark, helped visitors know how far they should social distance while using Huron-Clinton Metroparks in 2020.

Published November 17, 2020

Huron-Clinton Metroparks see 2020 attendance surge

METRO DETROIT — With outdoors seemingly safer places to have distanced gatherings than inside, Huron-Clinton Metroparks saw attendance increase this year as metro Detroit residents looked for a place to safely get out of the house.

Published November 10, 2020

Families alter Thanksgiving plans amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Thanksgiving has always been a big deal for Elyse Van Houzen, of Franklin, who has been hosting large turkey day celebrations for friends and family for over 25 years.

Published November 10, 2020

Women talk about how passion drives their business

METRO DETROIT — In a society constantly working to bring equality to women in the workplace, consider for a moment an alternative point of view: Women might not always be equal to men because, sometimes, they can do the job better.

Published November 10, 2020

Complaint filed against Wayne County Board of Canvassers chairperson

WAYNE COUNTY — A local attorney has filed a formal complaint with the Wayne County Ethics Board against Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chairperson Monica Palmer.

Published November 10, 2020

Students return to remote learning

GROSSE POINTES — Because of an increase of COVID-19 cases in the Grosse Pointe Public School System and Wayne County having a Level E highest-risk rating, all GPPSS students have returned to remote learning at this time.

Published November 10, 2020

Biden gets support from voters in Grosse Pointe City and Park

GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — Once solidly red, Grosse Pointe City and Park have turned blue in recent years, if presidential elections are any indicator.

Published November 10, 2020

Grosse Pointe City to consider permitting smaller housing units

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City has plenty of spacious single-family homes, but could smaller housing units be coming to the community in the near future?

Published November 10, 2020

Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade adopts drive-thru format during pandemic

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — It won’t be like the parades of the past because of COVID-19, but the 45th annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade will still be putting smiles on the faces of local families as it ushers in the holiday season.

Published November 10, 2020

Preserve and display military memorabilia in the home

METRO DETROIT — For veterans and their families, memorabilia represent an individual’s service and can bring back memories of one’s time in the military.

Pictured is Dakota Bread Co. co-founder Bassie Shemtov. Employers and job seekers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways.

Published November 7, 2020

Employers, job seekers feel the sting of the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — In a year that has challenged so many in profound ways, both employers and job seekers are among those who have had their lives altered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published November 6, 2020

MCC, OCC board of trustees election results

MACOMB/OAKLAND COUNTIES — The results for the Macomb Community College and Oakland Community College board of trustees races are in.

Published November 4, 2020

Large numbers of absentee ballots cast in Grosse Pointe Farms, Shores

GROSSE POINTES FARMS/SHORES — Polls might have been bustling in the morning at many precincts in the Grosse Pointes, but by the evening? Crickets.

Published November 4, 2020

Grosse Pointe school board election brings in new faces

GROSSE POINTES — The past several weeks have been strained in the Grosse Pointes as 17 candidates vied for a seat on the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education.

Published November 4, 2020

Grosse Pointe Shores officers rescue kitten during house fire

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department, the mission of protecting and serving includes furry, four-legged residents as well as their human companions.

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

Published October 27, 2020

Grosse Pointe City makes outdoor dining permanent

GROSSE POINTE CITY — With COVID-19 forcing restaurants to reduce capacity, outdoor dining has been a lifeline for many local eateries, enabling them to stay afloat by being able to seat and serve additional customers.

Published October 27, 2020

Grosse Pointe Shores ends most recent fiscal year with budget surplus

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores officials revealed some positive financial news during the most recent Shores City Council meeting via Zoom Oct. 20.

Published October 27, 2020

Grants lend financial help to Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department is getting a financial helping hand in order to upgrade its in-car camera system.