Grosse Pointe Times

Published July 21, 2020

Health allows McMullen to return to Grosse Pointe Woods City Council

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — On March 1, Grosse Pointe Woods City Council member George McMullen stepped down from his position after being diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer Feb. 28.

Published July 21, 2020

Shades of Pink fundraiser moves from zoo to Zoom

METRO DETROIT — The nonprofit Shades of Pink Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance to breast cancer patients, had three weeks to produce a virtual evening of entertainment, fundraising, celebration and support.

Published July 20, 2020

MHSAA announces plan to start fall sports

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced July 17 its plan to start fall sports as scheduled.

Published July 17, 2020

Salvation Army launches ‘Summer in the City’ campaign

METRO DETROIT — With so many people struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and Toyota have joined to help out those in need. On July 13, the Salvation Army kicked off its Summer in the City fundraising campaign presented by Toyota. The nonprofit organization’s goal is to raise $250,000 for families experiencing financial hardship because of medical issues or lost wages.

Published July 17, 2020

Gleaners summer program adapts to feed despite COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing requirements necessitating the avoidance of large groups aren’t ideal for summer food outreaches built around the Meet Up and Eat Up concept. The needs still exist, and in some cases they may be even greater.

Published July 13, 2020

Neff Park pool closes temporarily after lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

GROSSE POINTE CITY — As of July 13, the Neff Park pool in Grosse Pointe City remained closed because a lifeguard self-reported a positive COVID-19 test July 9.

Published July 9, 2020

Revised War Memorial plans to be discussed at July 13 council meeting

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Officials with The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, are looking forward to unveiling revised plans for renovations and an addition to Farms officials and the public.

Published July 7, 2020

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

Published July 7, 2020

Officials say report shows crime remains low in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — While the actual number of crimes increased between 2018 and 2019, Grosse Pointe Park officials say that has more to do with 2018 being a record low year for crime than with 2019 being a more dangerous year in the city.

Published July 7, 2020

New Farms fire pumper to offer latest technology, time-saving upgrades

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — At 23 years old, Grosse Pointe Farms’ Engine 3, a fire pumper truck, still looks good on the outside, but public safety officials say interior controls are another matter.

Published July 7, 2020

Increase in larcenies from vehicles leads to rise in crime stats in Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores experienced an increase in larcenies from vehicles between 2018 and 2019, but officials say the community remains one of the safest in Michigan.

Published July 7, 2020

Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.

Published July 7, 2020

Educators, contractors react to noose found at Grosse Pointe South High School

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When Jon Dean, Grosse Pointe Public School System deputy superintendent for human resources and educational services, learned that a noose had been found at Grosse Pointe South High School last month, he said he was “aghast and troubled.”

Published July 7, 2020

Library renovations begin at Central Branch

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Construction has begun at the Grosse Pointe Public Library’s Central Branch to build a new outdoor community plaza with free Wi-Fi and to renovate the front porch to add an outdoor seating area.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointes expand outdoor dining, retail opportunities during COVID-19

GROSSE POINTES — City leaders across Michigan are taking steps to make it easier for local restaurants and retailers to serve their customers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Published July 7, 2020

Governor releases back-to-school plan

GROSSE POINTES — Now that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has released her MI Safe Schools Roadmap, local educators can continue planning for the 2020-21 school year.

Published July 7, 2020

Pollution down, trash up amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

Jacob Kubicz, 5, bursts from the tent while playing with supervisor and Registered Behavior Tech Kathleen Murphy at the Spark Center for Autism in Farmington Hills.

Published July 7, 2020

WSU, MSU professors author autism toolkit to guide centers amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The novel coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, forced many sectors of Michigan’s workforce to adapt and change how they operate.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.