Grosse Pointe Times

Published June 26, 2019

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Woods lifeguard team held its annual in-service training with the St. Clair Shore Fire Department June 21 at the Lake Front Park pool, located on Jefferson Avenue.

Published June 26, 2019

Village parking structure to undergo repairs this summer

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Visitors to the Village who use the parking garage should be prepared for upcoming work on the structure that might impact where they park.

Published June 26, 2019

Warm weather is finally here, enjoy dining outdoors in the Grosse Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — When summer graces us with good weather, there is ample opportunity to enjoy some sunny rays at the following local spots. From casual dining to upscale fare, this list has something for everyone.

Published June 26, 2019

Grosse Pointe Park lieutenant honored for completing public safety leadership program

GROSSE POINTE PARK — One of the tasks of a police chief is to “prepare people for leadership” in the future, and Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Director Stephen Poloni said one of his department’s command staff members is making strides toward accepting a higher position.

Published June 26, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores tax rate remains same for 2019-20 fiscal year

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores will start the 2019-20 fiscal year July 1 with a budget that reflects the challenges facing many municipalities in Michigan.

Published June 26, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores City Hall makes history

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores’ City Hall, at 795 Lake Shore Road, has been a notable part of the local landscape for more than 100 years, and it’s now getting recognition at the state level.

Published June 25, 2019

School board votes to close Trombly and Poupard

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Families knew it was coming, but there were still tears and hurt feelings. At the June 24 Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 5-2 to approve a resolution to close Trombly Elementary School and Poupard Elementary School at the end of the 2019-20 school year. The students will be relocated to other schools within the district.

Published June 25, 2019

Learn the do’s and don’ts of dumpster rental

METRO DETROIT — With spring and summer cleaning comes a need for a place to put all that junk. While it can feel good to declutter and eliminate years of remodeling leftovers and junk that isn’t fit to donate, sometimes it becomes too much to put out on the curb.

Published June 25, 2019

Michigan ratified the 19th Amendment a century ago

METRO DETROIT — If Oakland County Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub wants to have a nice belly laugh, she thinks back to some of the reasons suffrage opponents gave for why women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.

Published June 19, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 21-23

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 18, 2019

Plants can add privacy, beauty to yards

METRO DETROIT — Having wonderful, friendly neighbors is always nice, but it’s also good to have a little privacy on your yard. Many communities have homes that are close together, and that can take away the feeling of serenity and tranquility in the property. Plants, such as trees, bushes and flowers, can be used to add not only beauty to a yard, but also some privacy in both the front and backyards.

Published June 18, 2019

Pink hair don’t care

METRO DETROIT — These days, to rock vivid hair color, you don’t have to be an Instagram baddie or a punk rocker. You just need the courage and a little time.

Published June 18, 2019

Grosse Pointe Park to start search for new city manager

GROSSE POINTE PARK — As Grosse Pointe Park officials prepare to look for their first new city manager in about 30 years, they’re getting some help in this formidable task.

Published June 18, 2019

Sips, Strings & Dreams to send kids to camp

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/ROYAL OAK — Once a year, children, teens and young adults with cancer have the opportunity to forget their worries and spend a week at Camp Māk-A-Dream in Gold Creek, Montana, at no cost to families.

Published June 18, 2019

DTE gas meter and main project continues in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A gas renewal program by DTE Energy is continuing this summer in Grosse Pointe Park. Representatives from the utility company addressed the Park City Council during a meeting June 10 to update residents and officials about progress so far and plans going forward.

Published June 18, 2019

Grosse Pointes to hold 3rd annual Pride March

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointers will be showing support for their neighbors, family and friends in the LGBTQ+ community during the third annual Grosse Pointe Pride March this Saturday.

Published June 18, 2019

MDCR says GPPSS should restart decision-making process on reconfiguration

GROSSE POINTES — After listening to testimony from a reported 30 Grosse Pointe Public School System residents about the district’s reconfiguration plan, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights recommends that school officials restart the decision-making process.

Published June 18, 2019

Bar trivia serves up competition with a twist

METRO DETROIT — At 6:45 p.m. on a sunny, warm Thursday in June, Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights is close to empty. It’s just too nice outside. But by 6:55 p.m., the dining room is full. Thursday at Augie’s means it’s time for some bar trivia — two hours’ worth of questions read off by a host, while players on teams write down their answers and turn them in for points. Each correct answer is worth a certain number of points, and the highest-scoring team wins.