Madison - Park News

Published August 15, 2018

HPNE starts planning next citywide garage sale

HAZEL PARK — Last month, Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment organized a citywide garage sale spanning multiple homes across Hazel Park, all brought together on a convenient interactive map. It was so successful that HPNE is already planning another one.Read More

Published August 15, 2018

Landmark food distribution hits 1.1 million pounds and counting

HAZEL PARK — When the new season for food distribution started at Landmark Community Church in March, around 90 families showed up. Now that figure has nearly doubled to about 150-160 families each week, and the amount of food distributed at the church has hit 1.1 million pounds.Read More

Published August 15, 2018

Wild Wings continues to rescue birds in need

HAZEL PARK — Frail. Featherless. Few things are more vulnerable than a baby bird. So, what do you do when you find one that’s fallen from its nest?Read More

Published August 15, 2018

Subaru promotes smarts with school science campaign

METRO DETROIT — With the new school year on the horizon, local Subaru dealerships in the metro Detroit area are embarking on a campaign this month to help make students smarter in science.

Published August 15, 2018

Interior designer transforms living spaces with comfy flair, wins award

METRO DETROIT — When Farmington Hills resident Linda Darwish’s large family room was not living up to its full potential, she called Veronica Simmons, of Simmons + Co. Design, to transform her space anew.

Published August 15, 2018

Local tailgaters dust off the coolers ahead of fall football

METRO DETROIT — The excitement of true sports fans just can’t be contained by a set of bleachers. It spills onto the field, past the souvenir stand and out into the parking lot.

Buoy, a 12-year-old African grey parrot belonging to the Dutz family, of Warren, recently went missing but was found Aug. 10.

Published August 13, 2018

Warren family reunited with missing parrot

MADISON HEIGHTS/WARREN — Madison Heights Animal Control is reminding residents that the family pet can be unpredictable and escape, so exercise caution. The advice comes in the wake of an incident in Warren where a family became separated from its pet parrot after the bird was spooked and unexpectedly took flight. This led to a search in Warren and nearby communities before it was found days later.

Published August 13, 2018

Local primary winners look ahead to general election

METRO DETROIT — Candidates in local and statewide races have their eyes on November.

Published August 8, 2018

Stabenow, James to contest U.S. Senate seat

MICHIGAN — With 82 out of 83 counties in the state reporting, John James trumped Sandy Pensler to take the Republican nomination for U.S. senator — 54.56 percent to 45.44 percent, or 466,836 to 388,747 votes, according to unofficial election results.

Macomb County voters selected Lisa Sinclair as the Republican nominee for the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, while Democrat Fred Miller pulled out a narrow victory over State Sen. Steve Bieda.

Published August 8, 2018

Miller, Sinclair emerge from large Macomb County Clerk primary field

MOUNT CLEMENS — After nearly 20 months of turmoil in the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, county residents are closer to a new clerk being named.

The SMART millage passed easily in Oakland and Wayne counties, but the margin in Macomb County was much closer.

Published August 8, 2018

SMART millage passes easily in Oakland County with narrow victory in Macomb

METRO DETROIT — The millage renewal for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation passed in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties Aug. 7 during the primary election. It was a close call in Macomb County after a group came out opposed to the tax a month before the election.

Published August 8, 2018

Schuette, Whitmer, Gelineau win primaries in gubernatorial races

LANSING — State Attorney General William “Bill” Schuette, Gretchen Whitmer and Bill Gelineau won their respective primaries Aug. 7 to compete against each other for the governor seat Nov. 6.

Published August 7, 2018

Hackel, Hunt nominees for Macomb County executive race

MACOMB COUNTY — In the Aug. 7 primary election, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel earned 71,228 votes in the race for the Democratic nomination to retain his office, taking in 83 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results.

Published August 7, 2018

Voters approve operating millage, sinking fund for Hazel Park Public Schools

HAZEL PARK — According to unofficial results, with all precincts reporting, voters approved two millage proposals Aug. 7 for the Hazel Park Public Schools, which includes part of Ferndale.

Published August 7, 2018

MH Citizens Academy encourages residents to get involved

MADISON HEIGHTS — Want to learn about the day-to-day operations of Madison Heights, and how to serve on its boards and commissions?Read More

Published August 7, 2018

Hazel Park Public Schools gets ready for Hometown Huddle

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Community Engagement Team is hard at work organizing the fourth annual Hometown Huddle, a celebration of Hazel Park Public Schools where people can show their school spirit or learn more about the district, which includes parts of Ferndale.Read More

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Chairs are pictured at the barbershop at Youngbloods in Hazel Park, prior to the store’s opening in July. The sh2ore.

Published August 7, 2018

New business breathes new life into former Phoenix Cafe

HAZEL PARK — For nearly a decade, the Phoenix Café in Hazel Park expanded minds with evocative artwork and music. That all came to an end last Christmas when the venue closed for good.

Published August 7, 2018

Soltis: ‘Enough is enough. We need to take back our city.’

MADISON HEIGHTS — There are about a dozen hotels in Madison Heights, and authorities say some have become havens for human trafficking, drug deals, gangs and prostitution.Read More

Published August 7, 2018

Mural at Hazel Park shop pays tribute to ‘wrestling mom’

HAZEL PARK — On the northern facade of Davids’ Gold Medal Sports, there’s a new mural depicting three bunnies. Concealed in the heart over each rabbit’s head is a different letter. Together, they spell “JOY.Read More

Published August 7, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Old meets new in custom Willys truck

STERLING HEIGHTS — Some classic car owners spend countless hours meticulously restoring their vehicle to its original condition — but Sterling Heights resident Bob Hayes isn’t one of those collectors, at least not when it comes to his 1953 Willys truck.