Grosse Pointe Times

Published January 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe City says hail to the deputy chief

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A familiar Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Department official has a new title. During a Jan. 14 Grosse Pointe City Council meeting, City Public Safety Director Stephen Poloni introduced Detective Lt. John Alcorn as the department’s new deputy chief, making Alcorn second in command to Poloni.

Published January 22, 2019

‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ shows its spirited movie roots

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A Wayne State University Law School professor by day, Rachel Settlage, of Grosse Pointe Park, knows what it’s like to be underestimated. “I also was a natural blond most of my life, so I know what it’s like to be a woman in this (formerly) male-dominated field and be underestimated,” said Settlage, who’s tapping into her experiences as the director of Grosse Pointe Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”

Published January 22, 2019

GPPSS officials look at reconfiguration options

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — With student enrollment declining for the past several years in the Grosse Pointe Public School System, the school board has asked the administration to consider a district reconfiguration plan.

Published January 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 16, 2019

Take action to remove radon from your home

METRO DETROIT — It may be impossible to smell or see, but that doesn’t mean radon won’t do a lot of damage. Formed during the breakdown of uranium, radon is a chemically inert radioactive gas found in nearly all soils and rocks.

Published January 16, 2019

Chili cook-off experts reveal what it takes to make a winning bowl

METRO DETROIT — What does it take to make the perfect chili? Is it the spice? Could be. Even the experts aren’t sure. Michelle Weiss, the marketing and events coordinator for the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, organizes the DDA’s annual chili cook-off. Creating “a chili they can be proud of” is the magic ingredient in a cook-off contender, she said.

Published January 16, 2019

Stonefly search on tap throughout Rouge communities

METRO DETROIT — Sally Petrella, volunteer monitoring program manager for the Friends of the Rouge, knows the reaction all too well.

Published January 16, 2019

Michigan adopts new fireworks legislation

LANSING — On Dec. 29, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder approved a package of bills aimed at giving more local communities more control to regulate the use and sale of fireworks. The package included House Bill 5940, which was written by state Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 15, 2019

ULS events will highlight student projects

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/GROSSE POINTE PARK — Two separate events scheduled for Jan. 24 will showcase projects that students at University Liggett School have been working on this year.

Published January 15, 2019

School board members take oath of office, officers named

GROSSE POINTES — A new era for the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education has begun. At the district’s Jan. 14 school board meeting, board members Brian Summerfield and Christopher Lee took the oath of office as Superintendent Gary Niehaus officiated.

Published January 15, 2019

Grosse Pointe City gears up for 2019 road program

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Roadwork may still be months away from starting, but Grosse Pointe City officials are already preparing for 2019 construction.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

Temporary library banners fan sign debate in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Signs have been the subject of extensive debate in Grosse Pointe Farms, and the Grosse Pointe Public Library recently found itself engaged in this discussion.

Published January 8, 2019

New Grosse Pointe City home addresses lot dimension challenges

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Although it doesn’t meet Grosse Pointe City’s standards for lot coverage and setbacks, officials and neighbors alike concur that a planned new home at 307 Roosevelt Place will improve, not detract, from the neighborhood.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Farms gets awards, top marks for its audit

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials received good news in the form of the annual audit of the city’s finances for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The city’s auditors from Plante Moran delivered the results of their report during a Dec. 10 City Council meeting