Grosse Pointe Times

Published November 22, 2019

It takes a ‘Village’ — and more — to put on Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/GROSSE POINTE CITY — When the 44th annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade makes its way down Kercheval Avenue the day after Thanksgiving, thousands of spectators will again enjoy the sights and sounds of marching bands, community groups and floats.

Published November 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 20, 2019

Simple solutions can upgrade a bland apartment to a happy home

METRO DETROIT — Moving into a new apartment is fun, but it can pose some challenges that people might not consider when moving into a home that they own.

Published November 20, 2019

Enjoy the gift of stage ‘presents’ with holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — The weather outside might be frightful, but inside metro Detroit venues, the sights and sounds will be delightful, as concerts and other productions bring the holiday season to life.

Published November 19, 2019

Beaumont facilities must provide interpreters, aids to deaf

ROYAL OAK/TROY/GROSSE POINTE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a settlement with William Beaumont Hospital following an investigation of allegations that Beaumont had failed to provide sign language interpreters and other aids to deaf patients for complex medical procedures despite repeated requests — in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Published November 19, 2019

Grosse Pointe Farms officers receive promotions

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Two decorated Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety officers have earned new titles.

Published November 19, 2019

‘The Sound of Music’ promises to entertain at North

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Rodgers And Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” is a beloved story based on the Von Trapp Family Singers, who fled Austria in the late 1930s on the brink of World War II.

Published November 19, 2019

Neff Park marina named for former longtime Grosse Pointe City mayor

GROSSE POINTE CITY — When boaters head out to Grosse Pointe City’s Neff Park marina next season, they’ll see a familiar name on it. Dale N. Scrace — who served as the City’s mayor from 2001 to 2017 and on the City Council from 1989 to 2001 — now has the distinction of having the harbor named for him.

Published November 19, 2019

Grosse Pointe City hopes to get holidays off to social start with Jingle and Mingle

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City is inviting its residents and the community at large to get into the holiday spirit with special events this Friday in the Village.

Published November 19, 2019

Grosse Pointe Farms carjacking suspect arraigned

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A suspect accused of a violent attempted carjacking at a busy Grosse Pointe Farms gas station has been arraigned.

Published November 19, 2019

Multiple crews battle 2 house fires Nov. 16 in Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Public safety officials found themselves fighting not one, but two house fires Saturday morning in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Published November 19, 2019

Tree on Ford House property catches fire

SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department had an exceptionally busy weekend after battling two house fires on Saturday morning and a tree fire Sunday afternoon.

Published November 15, 2019

Scouts collect donations for those in need

METRO DETROIT — This month, eight Boy Scouts of America districts in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties collected nonperishable canned goods for their annual Scouting for Food community service project.

Published November 15, 2019

Wayne County residents collecting signatures for after-school program millage

WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County residents are gathering signatures to put an initiative that supports after-school programs on the March 10, 2020, ballot.

Published November 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2019

Families, first responders share lifesaving Narcan accounts

METRO DETROIT — It might be easy for some to dismiss the life of a drug user, to think they’ve made a choice and will live — or maybe die — with the consequences.

Published November 13, 2019

Fall housing market doesn’t lean toward buyers or sellers

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t too many “for sale” signs out on the front lawns of homes this time of year, and that’s for good reason, according to regional real estate brokers.

Published November 12, 2019

‘Rumors’ about Grosse Pointe Theatre are true: Neil Simon farce back onstage

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Theatre is spreading “Rumors” this season — to audiences, that is. GPT is staging the Neil Simon farce “Rumors” from Nov. 15 to 24 in the auditorium at University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Published November 12, 2019

Rocket Fiber expansion in GPPSS moves forward

GROSSE POINTES — Plans to add a high-speed fiber network in the Grosse Pointe Public School System continue.

Published November 12, 2019

Businesses, homeowners honored with beautification awards in Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Many residents and business owners take great pride in maintaining their properties, and a select group of them were rewarded for their efforts with beautification awards.