Grosse Pointe Times

Published August 11, 2021

Experts offer safety tips for seniors, those with mobility issues

METRO DETROIT — As humans age, they become frailer and more prone to serious injury or worse in the case of a fall.

Published August 11, 2021

METRO DETROIT — After a year of staring at the same four walls, many are looking for a change of scenery.

Due to a shortage in stock and increases in demand, many car dealerships, such as Jim Riehl’s Friendly Chrysler Jeep in Warren, pictured, are seeing emptier sales lots.

Published August 11, 2021

Higher demand, lower supply result in increased car prices

METRO DETROIT — People in the market for a new car may be feeling a crunch as car prices are on the rise and some vehicles are in short supply.

Published August 10, 2021

Behind the Wheel: This classic model gets car fans charged up

METRO DETROIT — Marc Rozman's passion for vintage vehicles and customized cars began when he was 13 years old.

Published August 10, 2021

Voters choose local candidates to run in November election

GROSSE POINTES FARMS/PARK/SHORES — A handful of local primaries kept voters busy this summer, but most of those voters cast their ballots ahead of the Aug. 3 election.

Published August 10, 2021

Record-breaking young fencer edges out competitors to become national champ

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A couple of American fencers were among those taking home medals in the recently completed Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In just a few years, a Grosse Pointe Shores teen might be competing for a medal himself.

Published August 10, 2021

Flooding and backup victims urged to appeal FEMA denials, file for SBA loans

GROSSE POINTES — Adding frustration to the physical and emotional exhaustion of the many residents and business owners who experienced basement flooding or sewage backups June 25-26 is the fact that many now say their claims for federal disaster relief from FEMA have been denied.

Published August 9, 2021

Former C & G staff writer remembered for his talent and kindness

TROY — On the evening of Thursday, June 25, Auburn Hills resident Jim Pontzer rushed home at his wife’s request.

Published August 9, 2021

Cities ready to bring back Dream Cruise events

METRO DETROIT — After the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation last year, the Woodward Dream Cruise is returning to metro Detroit this month.

A blue-green algal bloom is pictured in West Bloomfield Township in 2019. It did test positive for cyanobacteria — blue-green algae — but it tested negative for the toxins that bacteria produces.

Published August 6, 2021

Residents living near water advised on how to spot potential toxins

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently sent out a press release advising people living near or visiting Michigan waters in the summer or fall to be aware of the potential for harmful algal blooms, or HABs.

Published August 6, 2021

Aretha Franklin’s legacy shines brightly in new exhibition

DETROIT — The Detroit Historical Museum is paying homage to the late, great Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

Berkley resident David Young likes to take his “Purple Chameleon” to local car shows and cruises, including the annual Woodward Dream Cruise.

Published August 4, 2021

Behind the Wheel: This ‘Purple Chameleon’ is custom made

BERKLEY — Perhaps you have spotted David Young’s 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck cruising around town.

Published August 2, 2021

City expected to start master plan update soon

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City officials are gearing up for a review and update to their master plan.

Published August 1, 2021

Revised water bill rates and structure coming to Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — It’s something Grosse Pointe Shores residents have been asking about for years, and now they’re going to be getting more detailed water bills.

Published July 31, 2021

Final total for new Grosse Pointe City buildings comes in under budget

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Despite challenges like the pandemic, a rise in construction and materials costs, and erecting a new Department of Public Works building on the old site instead of moving it to Detroit, Grosse Pointe City administrators were happy to report that the costs for new facilities came in under budget.

Published July 30, 2021

Workshop focuses on Liggett’s place-based humanities methods

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/WOODS — Educators from metro Detroit and out of state learned a number of teaching strategies when they recently participated in a University Liggett School Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning workshop.

Published July 28, 2021

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 28, 2021

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

Published July 28, 2021

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Woods continues to study flooding issues

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Officials are planning to move forward with a number of projects that will study the city’s sewer system, especially after approximately 400 residents endured flooded basements during metro Detroit’s heavy rainfall June 25-26.