Grosse Pointe Times

Published March 11, 2020

Teachers, students and parents navigate active shooter preparedness

METRO DETROIT — Rochester Hills resident Corsu Moran said being a child today is vastly different than when she was in grade school.

Published March 11, 2020

Make a huge difference at home with a new paint hue

METRO DETROIT — So you’ve been looking over a spectrum of color swatches and have found the perfect paint to match your interior design vision. But to transform your walls from a canvas to a masterpiece, it takes some knowledge, foresight and care, according to home painting tipsters.

As of 11 p.m. March 10, votes were still being tallied for the MISD's Regional Enhancement millage proposal.

Published March 10, 2020

MISD millage proposal passes

MACOMB COUNTY —The Macomb Intermediate School District Regional enhancement millage proposal got the green light March 10.

On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties soundly approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts. The renewed millage runs from 2022 through 2031.

Published March 10, 2020

DIA millage renewal passes in all three counties

MACOMB/OAKLAND/WAYNE COUNTIES — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published March 10, 2020

Grosse Pointe Shores dogs no longer allowed off-leash

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Dog owners in Grosse Pointe Shores are no longer allowed to let their pooches run free in Osius Park during the winter — or any other time.

Published March 10, 2020

Council approves additional DTE LED conversion

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Over the last year, the city underwent a light conversion in which DTE Energy converted the city’s sodium lights to more efficient LED lights.

Published March 10, 2020

Readers share their workouts that work

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 71, John Blakowski is arguably in the best shape of his life. He shows no signs of slowing down, especially during retirement.

Published March 10, 2020

Young musicians to dazzle audiences at The War Memorial

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Fans of classical and chamber music will have a chance to see emerging talent close to home. The Chamber Music Society of Detroit will present the Vera Quartet with pianist Meng-Chieh Liu at 7:30 p.m. March 13 at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published March 10, 2020

Grosse Pointe Park pilot project aimed at improving pedestrian safety

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Drivers may notice something new as they make their way around Grosse Pointe Park.

Published March 10, 2020

Village Scott Shuptrine, Woods PureSleep stores to be shuttered

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The upcoming closure of all Art Van Furniture stores is impacting a prominent retailer in the Village.

Published March 6, 2020

Slither into Lou’s Pet Shop in Grosse Pointe Woods for Snake Day

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Lou’s Pet Shop, 20779 Mack Ave., will host a snake day at 4 p.m. March 13 to educate visitors about snakes and reptiles.

Published March 4, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 6-8

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 4, 2020

Conservation groups offer local avenues of action

METRO DETROIT — One of the benefits of living in Michigan is that nature is never far away.

Published March 4, 2020

Clean, simple and on trend

METRO DETROIT — Dark is out and bright is in, according to experts in kitchen design.

Published March 3, 2020

School board approves bond roofing project

GROSSE POINTES — As part of the 2018 Grosse Pointe Public School System bond issue, five school buildings will get new roofs this summer.

Published March 3, 2020

It’s showtime at ULS

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School will present “Cinderella Enchanted” at 7:30 p.m. March 5-7 and at 2 p.m. March 8. The Sunday matinee will feature a senior rose ceremony beginning at 1:50 p.m.

Published March 3, 2020

Businesswoman continues to serve customers and community in semi-retirement

GROSSE POINTES — She may no longer run a store in the Village, but business owner and volunteer Ellen Durand, of Grosse Pointe Park, is still keeping customers fashionable.

Published March 3, 2020

Meal prep and delivery business expected to be in front of Farms City Council again

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A proposed food preparation business at 383 Kercheval Ave. is expected to be in front of the Grosse Pointe Farms City Council again during a meeting at 7 p.m. March 9 at City Hall.

Published March 3, 2020

Students and businesses honored by Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Local business leaders and students were recognized for their contributions to the community during the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce’s 15th annual meeting and Pointer of Distinction Awards ceremony Jan. 30 at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published March 3, 2020

Grosse Pointe Shores to move dispatching, prisoner lockup to Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — An emergency dispatching and prisoner lockup agreement between the public safety departments of Grosse Pointes Shores and Woods is expected to take effect soon.