Grosse Pointe Times

Published May 10, 2019

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to take place Saturday

MACOMB COUNTY — Residents will be able to help out the hungry soon without leaving the comfort of their homes. The nationwide Stamp out Hunger Food Drive will be coming to Macomb County May 11.

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2. Pictured at the recent awards presentation are, from left, Mike Koury, K. Michelle Moran, Tiffany Esshaki, Brendan Losinski, Maria Allard, Andy Kozlowski, Jason Clancy, Nick Mordowanec and Terry Oparka.

Published May 9, 2019

C & G staffers win SPJ awards

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2 at the San Marino Club in Troy

Published May 8, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 10-12

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 8, 2019

New Metropark barcode passes to be used to track ZIP codes

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metroparks’ 2019 season pass has a new feature: a barcode that park staff will scan when visitors enter any of the authority’s 13 locations.

Published May 8, 2019

Organ donation offers hope, new leases on life

METRO DETROIT — Nothing compares to the searing grief of losing a loved one, but learning that their organ donation saved or improved the lives of others can help temper the pain.

Published May 8, 2019

Experts address how to bolster bees at home

METRO DETROIT — Bees are important. But not everyone knows why, or how we can make a difference. Some local beekeepers and experts weighed in on how relevant bees are to each of our lives, and also how we can foster them to continue to reap the benefits they add to the ecosystem.

Published May 8, 2019

Local women get down to business

METRO DETROIT — Being a female entrepreneur isn’t much different than being a male entrepreneur. It takes hard work and sacrifice to build a business. But sometimes success is a little bit sweeter for a female business owner, because she’s probably had to overcome a few stereotypes to get to the top and pave the way for the ladies behind her.

Published May 7, 2019

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 7, 2019

New regional choral group to unite female teens in song

GROSSE POINTES — As a teacher and a mother of three, Carolyn Gross, of Grosse Pointe Park, knows how busy most teenagers are. So with One Voice, the new, nonprofit choral group she’s launching for girls ages 13-18, Gross and fellow co-founders Tammy Palazzolo and Melody VanArragon have tried to establish a manageable series of rehearsals and performances to enable young women who love singing to be able to fit it into their calendars.

Published May 7, 2019

Animated film to kick off family movie series in Village

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Families looking for a fun way to spend an evening with the kids will soon have a new entertainment option in the neighborhood.

Published May 7, 2019

Town hall meeting focuses on public education funding

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In an effort to discuss how K-12 public education is funded, State Rep. Tenisha Yancey, D-Harper Woods, held a town hall meeting April 29 at Parcells Middle School.

Published May 7, 2019

Officers, civilians receive awards for saving lives, making arrests in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Officers and civilians alike were honored for exceptional work in 2018 when the Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department presented its annual awards during an April 8 Park City Council meeting.

Published May 7, 2019

Sinbad to highlight St. John Guild Dinner fundraiser

DETROIT — It will be an evening of comedy, philanthropy and delicious food. On May 29, the Guild of St. John Hospital and Medical Center will again gather to assist the hospital’s mission.

Published May 7, 2019

Waterfront communities dealing with rising lake levels

GROSSE POINTES — Following more than a week’s worth of steady rain and near-record lake levels, the Grosse Pointes appear to have emerged at least a bit drier than neighbors on either side of them. But with more rain in the forecast for this week, it’s not clear if that will remain the case.

Published May 1, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 1, 2019

Exercise, toys and training keep pets delightful, not destructive

METRO DETROIT — People love their pets, but that love can get somewhat strained when that fur baby scratches up the couch or mangles a new pair of shoes. Animal experts can offer hope, however, with some tips to keep that dog or cat well-mannered.

Published May 1, 2019

Reviewing the rules of office attire for grads

METRO DETROIT — Guys in ties and girls in pearls. That’s the rule of thumb for office attire, right? Nope. Just like faxes have evolved into emails and legal pads into iPads, the way we dress for a day of work has changed with the times.

Published April 30, 2019

Report shows decline in crime in Grosse Pointe City

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A dip in the stock market or one’s bank account is usually a bad thing, but when it comes to crime, a reduction is positive. And a double-digit percentage drop is even better. So, Grosse Pointe City residents and officials have a lot to celebrate, given the results of the recently released 2018 public safety report, which shows that Index Crimes/Part I crimes — classified as more serious offenses — dropped by 21% between 2017 and 2018, falling from 105 reported incidents in 2017 to 82 last year.

Published April 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores budget report receives national recognition

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — As Grosse Pointe Shores officials work on the budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year, they’re celebrating a special honor they recently received for their 2018-19 budget.

Published April 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Woods council member saluted in Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/GROSSE POINTE SHORES — She’s a longtime Grosse Pointe Woods City Council member who has been active in a number of other organizations in the Grosse Pointes and elsewhere, but it was a recent high honor that Vicki Granger received at her workplace that led to her recognition by the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council.