METRO DETROIT— Kids are not the only people who find joy in seeing a princess at their party. The cast members who perform as these princesses love the kids and their bright, smiling faces.

News & Notes from the 5/24/23 Journal

METRO DETROIT — When school is out and the weather is nice, families can benefit from volunteering together to support local nonprofits and improve the communities they live in.

METRO DETROIT — Whether someone is a newbie or a veteran, master gardener Mil Hurley — owner of the Grosse Pointe Farms-based business, A Southern Gardener — believes anyone can create a garden of which they’re proud.

METRO DETROIT — Dave Renke purchased his first car before he even had a driver’s license.

METRO DETROIT — As promised, the April showers brought May flowers, the sun is here to stay, and Michiganders are rising from hibernation to enjoy the outdoors.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 26-29, 2023.

TRAVERSE CITY — Golfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts have long flocked to the wooded hills and crystal-clear lakes around Traverse City, but in recent years, the Cherry Capital has increasingly become a hot spot for casual and even serious wine enthusiasts.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College students who received scholarships this past fiscal year recently had the opportunity to meet their donors.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At its meeting on May 8, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees voted to pursue a grant that would allow the Police Department to establish a traffic unit.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Art and artists from around Michigan and the world have adorned the galleries of the Anton Art Center, but the latest show at the nonprofit’s home in Mount Clemens comes from just across town.

NOVI — People from all over the country converged upon the Suburban Collection Showplace on Friday, many in costume, for the opportunity to be themselves and enjoy the company of like-minded folks at the annual Motor City Comic Con. 

TROY — At the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards May 15 at the San Marino Club in Troy, four C & G staff writers won 10 awards in various categories.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Algae was the talk of the town at the May 8 Harrison Township Board of Trustees meeting, as county commissioner Barbara Zinner stopped by to give an update on the investigation into the Lyngbya infestation.

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to further provide opportunities to students who want to earn associate degrees, Macomb Community College has launched Macomb Tuition Advantage.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Thirsty Mount Clemens residents can walk around with their drinks that much farther now, as the Mount Clemens City Commission approved expanding the footprint and operating hours of the Oasis social district at its May 15 meeting.

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts may take its name from the city it resides in, but the DIA’s reach does not end at the north side of 8 Mile Road.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials have announced plans for a new $228 million central intake and assessment center at the Macomb County Jail that will address the need for inmate mental health assessments.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 19-21, 2023.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 11-14, 2023.