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Published March 18, 2020

Be prepared with a home emergency kit

METRO DETROIT — There’s no way to tell when an emergency will hit — whether it’s a power outage, tornado, flood, storm, or even a pandemic — so the best way to make sure you’re prepared is by building a home emergency kit.

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METRO DETROIT — Effective March 17, SMART is offering free fares on all its services in order to eliminate the need for passengers to interact with fare boxes and maintain greater distance from drivers.

Published March 17, 2020

SMART service reductions to begin March 23

METRO DETROIT — Beginning Monday, March 23, SMART will reduce fixed route services across metro Detroit.

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Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

Published March 16, 2020

Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In an effort to continue to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and ensure individuals are receiving the proper care, Beaumont Health has opened curbside screening at all eight of its hospitals. 

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Published March 13, 2020

Bill on wrongful conviction compensation signed into law

LANSING — Individuals wrongly sent to prison and later exonerated will now have more time to file claims with the Michigan Court of Claims to receive financial compensation from the state.

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Published March 13, 2020

Archdiocese of Detroit suspends public Mass

METRO DETROIT — Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron announced March 13 that public masses would be suspended throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit until Holy Week because of the spread of coronavirus.

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Published March 13, 2020

Seed Library launching at Madison Heights Public Library

MADISON HEIGHTS — Those looking to flex their green thumb can get started with free seeds available at the Madison Heights Public Library’s newly launched Seed Library.

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Published March 13, 2020

Council votes to change ordinance language on marijuana facilities

MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting March 9, the Madison Heights City Council voted 4-2 to remove ordinance language containing setback footage requirements for medical marijuana facilities.

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Published March 13, 2020

Marijuana business begins recreational sales in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park’s first recreational pot shop is now open for business.

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Published March 13, 2020

Beaumont establishes COVID-19 hotline, restrictions for visitors, curbside screening

METRO DETROIT — As statewide action continues to be rapidly put in place to stop the potential spread of COVID-19, Beaumont Health has joined in to help by creating a novel coronavirus hotline and by implementing visitor safety restrictions at all eight of its hospitals to mitigate the virus’ spread. 

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Published March 12, 2020

Huron-Clinton Metroparks offers new pass trade up program

METRO DETROIT — The metroparks’ new Pass Trade Up program allows park visitors to trade in their daily park passes for discounts off a 2020 annual pass. 

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Published March 11, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

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Published March 11, 2020

Teachers, students and parents navigate active shooter preparedness

METRO DETROIT — Rochester Hills resident Corsu Moran said being a child today is vastly different than when she was in grade school.

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Published March 11, 2020

Make a huge difference at home with a new paint hue

METRO DETROIT — So you’ve been looking over a spectrum of color swatches and have found the perfect paint to match your interior design vision. But to transform your walls from a canvas to a masterpiece, it takes some knowledge, foresight and care, according to home painting tipsters.

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As of 11 p.m. March 10, votes were still being tallied for the MISD's Regional Enhancement millage proposal.

Published March 10, 2020

MISD millage proposal passes

MACOMB COUNTY —The Macomb Intermediate School District Regional enhancement millage proposal got the green light March 10.

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On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties soundly approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts. The renewed millage runs from 2022 through 2031.

Published March 10, 2020

DIA millage renewal passes in all three counties

MACOMB/OAKLAND/WAYNE COUNTIES — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Published March 10, 2020

Readers share their workouts that work

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 71, John Blakowski is arguably in the best shape of his life. He shows no signs of slowing down, especially during retirement.

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Published March 9, 2020

Next generation gears up for the fight to protect Michigan water

OAKLAND COUNTY/LANSING — When a few local organizations got together to host a program for young people on careers in water — a topic that might sound dull to some — they were pleasantly surprised to find out that there was interest, and plenty of it.

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Published March 6, 2020

State of the Cities highlights Hazel Park’s community spirit

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park is flourishing through a combination of low crime rates, growing business, community projects and volunteer involvement, according to Mayor Mike Webb in his annual State of the Cities address, which this year took place Feb. 28 at House of Shamrocks.

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Published March 6, 2020

Madison Heights mayor celebrates economic growth at State of the Cities

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Mayor Brian Hartwell highlighted his town’s ever-evolving business scene at the annual State of the Cities address, organized by the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce and held Feb. 28 at House of Shamrocks in Hazel Park.

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Published March 6, 2020

Bridges come down in Hazel Park as I-75 expansion continues

HAZEL PARK — A stretch of Interstate 75 was closed the last weekend of February as crews began removing bridges in Hazel Park for the ongoing freeway expansion project, and city officials are bracing for impact in the form of increased traffic and response times for police and fire.

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The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More... On March 13, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order to cancel all events statewide that involve more than 250 people. It is recommended that you call ahead if you still intend to attend one of these events.

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