Grosse Pointe Times

Published January 16, 2021

Electric vehicle chargers coming to Grosse Pointe City

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Electric vehicles may not yet be common — especially for personal use — but they are expected to occupy a larger segment of the automotive market in the years to come.

Published January 15, 2021

Grosse Pointe Park getting outside help in search for new public safety director

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Later this month, Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Director Stephen Poloni will be leaving that position to become the city manager of Grosse Pointe Shores. That means Park officials need to look for his replacement.

Published January 14, 2021

Retiring public safety director credits family, faith and teamwork for success

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — He’s worn different uniforms and had different titles during his more than 40 years in law enforcement, but there’s been one important constant that’s been a part of the dress code for Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Director John Schulte.

Published January 14, 2021

Pilates studio coming to Mack Avenue

GROSSE POINTE CITY — For those who vowed to make 2021 the year they get in shape, a forthcoming new business is going to make that goal easier to achieve.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 12, 2021

Benjamin Moore, Pantone release colors of the year

METRO DETROIT — For many people, 2021 is a welcome transition away from the unprecedented global turmoil in 2020. Both the Pantone Color Institute and Benjamin Moore Paints annually release a color of the year, and their selections for 2021 reflect a desire for optimism, grounding and soothing.

Published January 12, 2021

Telehealth numbers rise drastically during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced not only hospitals and medical practices to reassess how care is delivered, but also patients.

Published January 12, 2021

Community remembers councilman, ‘great guy’

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — There’s a feeling of sadness in the community with the passing of Grosse Pointe Woods City Councilman George McMullen Jr.

Published January 11, 2021

Teachers get clever to create home classrooms

METRO DETROIT — Karen Forsyth, a teacher at Bemis Junior High School in Sterling Heights, has her fingers crossed that there won’t be any more toilet paper shortages for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published January 10, 2021

Local resources available for those suffering from mental health strain

METRO DETROIT — While the physical effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are readily visible, there are other issues that can fly below the radar and affect people in many unseen ways.

Published January 8, 2021

Healing through music during dark times

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has been painful for everyone.

Published January 8, 2021

Family Video moves to close last stores

METRO DETROIT — Family Video’s roots go back to the 1970s, when founder Charlie Hoogland found himself “stuck” with a bunch of videos his family’s business, Midstates Appliance & Supply Company, had accumulated as a distributor of Hollywood movies.

Published January 7, 2021

Community gathers to give families, children’s hospital a happy Christmas

METRO DETROIT — Nearly 20 years after their newborn daughter, Erin, died due to severe heart defects, Tammy and Cliff Patton have given back to their community.

Published December 30, 2020

Local business holds successful coat drive

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Local residents in need will stay warmer this winter thanks to a coat drive held at a Grosse Pointe Woods business.

Published December 24, 2020

Charges filed against woman who allegedly threatened Board of Canvassers chairperson

WAYNE COUNTY — The FBI has filed charges against a 23-year-old woman for allegedly threatening Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chairperson Monica Palmer, a Grosse Pointe Woods Republican.

Published December 22, 2020

Longtime Shores administrator promoted

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — After serving as Grosse Pointe Shores’ interim city manager for the last 15 months, Tom Krolczyk is getting what Shores officials say is a well-earned promotion to make him a permanent top city administrator.

Published December 22, 2020

Draft of Grosse Pointe Shores ethics ordinance covers social media

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — After years of discussion by Grosse Pointe Shores residents and officials, the city is getting closer to the creation of an ethics ordinance.

Published December 21, 2020

Save money without sacrificing sentimental value

METRO DETROIT — Many people feel the financial impact of COVID-19, but financial experts at Greenpath Financial Wellness believe that shouldn’t stop them from celebrating, sharing joy and making this season special.

Published December 21, 2020

North, South provide others with a happier holiday season

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/WOODS — Every Christmas, the Grosse Pointe North and South high school communities make sure others in need have a happier holiday season through the Adopt-A-Family program.