Grosse Pointe Times

A September 2018 photo from inside a Macomb County shows the fatberg. Now, researchers at Wayne State University are utilizing a state grant to further study such phenomena.

Published February 4, 2019

Wayne State University researchers to study fatbergs

METRO DETROIT — Macomb County residents may recall how a “fatberg” was discovered and was subsequently removed at the Clintondale Pump Station in September 2018. Now, local college professors are studying how to prevent such entities from backing up drains in the future.

Published January 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 30, 2019

Home exercise space can be bare bones or high tech

METRO DETROIT — Cold, wet weather and icy streets can kill one’s motivation to stay physically active.

Published January 30, 2019

Organizations share plant-based lifestyle experiences, benefits

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 55, Paul Chatlin could not walk more than seven steps without having to stop and take several breaths. He also found out he had three blocked coronary arteries and was a candidate for bypass surgery.

Published January 29, 2019

Charity group helps women rise out of difficult situations

GROSSE POINTES/DETROIT — Three years ago, a small group of female friends realized that despite their size, they could make a big difference in the lives of women in need.

Published January 29, 2019

Support group forms for those who’ve lost loved ones to suicide

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After their oldest son, Kevin, died from suicide in March 2013, Gail and John Urso, of Grosse Pointe Park, knew they needed help dealing with the overwhelming grief.

Published January 29, 2019

Village home fashions store brought comfort, beauty to local residences

GROSSE POINTE CITY — There are plenty of places where you could buy towels and sheets, but if you wanted to know the difference between sateen and percale, you went to Kramer’s Bed, Bath & Window Fashions in the Village.

Published January 29, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores seeks input on proposed park projects

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Residents of Grosse Pointe Shores will be asked for their input and questions about the future direction of the city’s parks during a town hall meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 16 at Shores City Hall.

Published January 28, 2019

Friends no longer flying ‘Under the Radar’ after navigating recession

ROCHESTER — When the Great Recession hit, Rochester resident Tom Daldin had no choice but to reinvent himself.

Published January 28, 2019

DTE must bolster downed wire response, state says

LANSING — After two record-setting windstorms and at least one death, the Michigan Public Service Commission went to work to review DTE Energy’s response to downed electric lines.

Published January 25, 2019

Comedy Castle to host Guardians for Animals fundraiser

ROYAL OAK — Guardians for Animals proves there is strength in numbers. The nonprofit network supports 17 no-kill animal rescues. Together, they have saved nearly 33,200 animals over the past 15 years, including more than 1,700 in 2018 alone.

Published January 24, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz congratulates Keeper of the Dream scholarship recipient Gicentroy Henry III Jan. 21 at OU.

Published January 23, 2019

Oakland University speaker calls for equity, not equality

ROCHESTER HILLS — Award-winning journalist and communications strategist Jeff Johnson did not mince words about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. “What does the ‘dream’ mean to me?” he asked Jan. 21 at Oakland University. “I think that most diversity inclusion stuff is really cute. I’ve seen the pamphlets. Every campus has one.”

Published January 23, 2019

Following the beat in high school

METRO DETROIT — Increased problem solving, better listening, mastery of memorization and enhanced coordination. All with a built-in family for the four years of high school. How can students take advantage of a program that gives them all that? Join the band.

Published January 23, 2019

On a budget, find ways to refresh your home without renovating

METRO DETROIT — A big renovation might not be in a household’s budget, but there are some less costly ways to refresh a home that can please homeowners and also help when they put their homes on the market. C & G Newspapers spoke with a real estate agent and a tile expert about ways folks can reinvigorate their homes without renovating.

Published January 22, 2019

Audit shows Grosse Pointe Shores fund balance remains strong

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores’ financial records remain in good order. That was according to an independent audit of the last fiscal year, 2017-18, which ended June 30. CPA Aaron M. Stevens, a principal with the city’s auditing firm of Stevens, Kirinovic & Tucker P.C., delivered the results during a Nov. 20 Shores City Council meeting.

Published January 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores adopts ordinance blocking marijuana businesses

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores doesn’t have any businesses, but the small city is still taking no chances with regard to the legalization of the use — and sale — of recreational marijuana in Michigan.

Published January 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Farms approves ordinance barring marijuana businesses

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Like their peers in Grosse Pointe City, Park, Shores and Woods, the Grosse Pointe Farms City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance prohibiting marijuana establishments from opening their doors in the community.

Published January 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce to honor businesses, students and nonprofits

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Outstanding businesses, students and community leaders will once again be honored as the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce holds its annual dinner and Pointer of Distinction awards ceremony starting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published January 22, 2019

Superintendent explains process of school investigations

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — At the Jan. 14 Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Gary Niehaus took the opportunity to address school safety after two recent incidents prompted police investigations.