Grosse Pointe Times

Published May 2, 2018

Spruce up your front porch with tips from local designers

METRO DETROIT — Enticing visitors with a cozy front porch isn’t as hard as it seems. Local designers have tips to stay with trends, create an inviting space and purchase materials for all elements.

Published May 2, 2018

Local experts discuss precautions for endangered plant species

METRO DETROIT — When you think about endangered, native plant species and how you could help with conservation efforts, you might not have to look too far.

Published May 1, 2018

Synthetic ice rink might have a shot in Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — After different attempts at creating a temporary ice rink for winter skating have failed over the years in Grosse Pointe Shores, the city could finally have found a solution that would work.

Published May 1, 2018

Grosse Pointe Park receives Growth Award for city’s commitment to trees

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Even in the wake of Dutch elm disease and the more recent emerald ash borer, Grosse Pointe Park still maintains a strong mature tree canopy.

Published May 1, 2018

GPPSS celebrates 10 distinguished volunteers

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education Treasurer Judy Gafa called it “one of her favorite nights of being a board member.”

Published May 1, 2018

DIA invites public to ‘Play Ball’

DETROIT — Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you’ll still be able to enjoy baseball in Detroit this summer. Until Sept. 16, the Detroit Institute of Arts is offering “Play Ball: Baseball at the DIA.” The exhibition — which is included with regular museum admission and is therefore free to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties — features baseball art, baseball cards and memorabilia, much of which is connected to the Detroit Tigers.

Published May 1, 2018

City to survey residents about services, satisfaction levels

GROSSE POINTE CITY — If you live in Grosse Pointe City and you get a survey in the mail, don’t throw it away — it’s not junk mail. Although it wasn’t known at press time when they’d be going out, the City has contracted with a professional firm to survey its residents about municipal services, resident priorities and other issues.

Published May 1, 2018

Grosse Pointe City signs intergovernmental agreement for high-speed data services

GROSSE POINTE CITY — What was once referred to as the “information superhighway” could be reaching NASA-like speeds if the response of officials in Grosse Pointe City are any indicator.

Published May 1, 2018

Grosse Pointe Shores millage rate slated to go down with loss of park millage

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores residents will notice a change in their tax bills this summer. As promised, the city plans to eliminate the 1 mill it added to city taxes two years ago to raise funds for repairs and improvements at Osius Park.

Published April 30, 2018

Rizzo gets prison time in corruption case

METRO DETROIT — Following years of corruption that spread throughout and beyond Macomb County, Charles “Chuck” B. Rizzo was sentenced April 23 to 66 months behind bars.

Published April 28, 2018

President Trump touts bringing back auto jobs, supporting farmers in visit to metro Detroit

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — President Donald Trump believes he has made moves since he took office last year that have been beneficial to metro Detroit voters, and now he is asking them to hit the polls this year to get more Republicans in the House of Representatives and Senate.

Published April 25, 2018

Westbound Interstate 696 closures to begin April 27

ROSEVILLE — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced April 20 that the Interstate 696 construction project closures will begin at 9 p.m. April 27.

Published April 25, 2018

Get the details on auto detailing

METRO DETROIT — Sometimes the little details matter, and getting the specifics behind the best auto detailing package for your car or truck is no different.

Published April 24, 2018

Coyote spotted in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In the afternoon hours of April 20, the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department posted information at www.nixle.com about a coyote sighting near Holiday and Renaud roads. The report advised residents to use caution with small pets.

Published April 24, 2018

Grosse Pointe Restaurant Week serves up dozens of delicious dishes

GROSSE POINTES — The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce’s seventh annual Grosse Pointe Restaurant Week will take place April 29 to May 5, and some of the area’s best eateries will be serving up unique specials in honor of this occasion.

Published April 24, 2018

Shores Arbor Day event continues to grow

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — This year marks Grosse Pointe Shores’ 15th anniversary as a Tree City USA, and the city is celebrating this occasion with a bigger than ever Arbor Day event.

Published April 24, 2018

Derby auction will fund Maire playground equipment project

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The spirit of the Kentucky Derby will race over to The War Memorial May 5 to benefit Maire Elementary School. Every three years, the Maire Parent Teacher Organization holds a school fundraiser. Next weekend, the school’s PTO will hold its 2018 auction to raise money that will be earmarked to replace some playground equipment at Maire.

Published April 24, 2018

Annual mayors’ prayer breakfast to take place May 3

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Many people believe in the power of prayer, and several of those individuals will gather May 3 as the mayors of the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods will host their 32nd annual prayer breakfast.

Published April 24, 2018

Cause of Washington house fires unknown

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Although officials don’t believe arson was to blame, the cause of a monstrous fire that consumed three homes in the 500 block of Washington Road the night of March 26 will never be known.

Published April 24, 2018

Village hotel discussions to continue

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A possible hotel in the Village — which has been sharply criticized by some and warmly welcomed by others — will live to see at least another day of debate.