Madison - Park News

Published December 14, 2018

Grinch visits Madison Heights Public Library

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Grinch may not be the real Santa — he’s far too lean and green to pass for the genuine article — but ever since his redemption at the end of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale, he’s been bringing Christmas cheer all the same.

Published December 13, 2018

Center Line officer charged in alleged sexual assault in Hazel Park

CENTER LINE/HAZEL PARK — Allegations in the city of Hazel Park have resulted in sexual assault charges for a Center Line public safety officer, who will reportedly remain on paid leave until his next court hearing later this month.

Published December 13, 2018

The Friday 5 — Dec. 14-16

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 12, 2018

Dealership asks for socks, warm clothes for veterans

ROCHESTER HILLS — The holidays are a time for giving, and the staff at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram are announcing their effort to pick up some clothing items for homeless veterans.

Published December 12, 2018

Faraway holiday traditions decorate local homes, hearts

METRO DETROIT — During Christmastime, Birmingham resident Rita Dunker, 63, doesn’t have to look far to find what takes her back to her childhood growing up in post-war Germany in the small country town of Weseke. Dunker frequents the annual Birmingham Winter Markt, described as a European-themed wonderland in Shain Park in Birmingham.

Published December 12, 2018

Holiday music provides a soundtrack for the season

METRO DETROIT — According to the Christmas classic, there’s no place like “Home for the Holidays.”

The Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Township has wetlands and wildlife.

Published December 11, 2018

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 11, 2018

Explore Aretha Franklin’s music, social impact at Detroit Historical Museum

DETROIT — The legacy of Detroit’s Queen of Soul lives on in the heart of the city. Until spring 2019, the Detroit Historical Museum in Midtown is celebrating the life and music of Aretha Franklin in a special exhibition inside the museum’s Kid Rock Music Lab.

Published December 11, 2018

Good deeds go a long way on regional Mitzvah Day

METRO DETROIT — Any day is a good day for a mitzvah. On Dec. 25, nearly 1,000 volunteers of all ages will roll up their sleeves and make the community a little bit better with some mitzvahs of their own — that means good deed, in Hebrew — during the 22nd annual Mitzvah Day.

Published December 10, 2018

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 6, 2018

Bank robbery suspect arrested after police chase

MADISON HEIGHTS/WARREN — A 40-year-old Warren man accused of two robberies in Madison Heights was arrested in Detroit following a car chase that began in Warren on Thanksgiving Day.

Published December 6, 2018

Hazel Park DDA details ‘Downtown Hazel Park’ initiative

HAZEL PARK — In recent years, businesses big and small have been flocking to Hazel Park, from household names like Amazon.com and LG Electronics to trendy destination attractions like Mabel Gray and Cellarmen’s. And the Hazel Park Downtown Development Authority has been busy planning ways to help promote local businesses both new and old.

Published December 6, 2018

Officer on leave after alleged sexual assault in Hazel Park

CENTER LINE/HAZEL PARK — A Center Line public safety officer was placed on paid administrative leave Nov. 30 pending the outcome of an investigation into a sexual assault allegation in the city of Hazel Park earlier in the month.

Published December 6, 2018

Donations needed for Nativity scene, menorah

MADISON HEIGHTS — This year, there are some holiday decorations notably absent from their usual posts in front of the Madison Heights Public Library, near the intersection of 13 Mile and John R roads.

Published December 6, 2018

The Friday 5 — Dec. 7-9

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 5, 2018

Options abound to spruce up your home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re into dazzling displays in a rainbow of colors, officially licensed products featuring beloved characters, well-worn vintage nostalgia or holiday kitsch, there’s no shortage of options for adorning your home for the holiday season.

Published December 5, 2018

A twist on the sweet seasonal standard: peppermint

METRO DETROIT — From our décor to our lattes, it seems that as soon as the calendar flips to December, our hearts go out in search of candy canes. There’s something about the taste of peppermint that’s not only indicative of the season, but also serves as sweet nostalgia of cozy holidays gone by. So why not load up on some sugary, minty, red-and-white goodness while you can?

Published December 3, 2018

If Michigan repeals its bottle deposit law, will residents still recycle?

LANSING — Hold tight, Cosmo Kramer. You might want to hold off on that big bottle deposit scheme, because there’s a chance the Great Lakes State won’t be offering 10 cents back for cans and bottles anymore.

Published November 29, 2018

CityEdge Church provides Thanksgiving meals for community

HAZEL PARK — Every year since 2011, CityEdge Church in Hazel Park has rallied volunteers to prep meals for those in need. The tradition continued in 2018 with another successful distribution.

Published November 29, 2018

Pet pictures with Santa to help save lives of shelter animals

MADISON HEIGHTS/CLAWSON — While the city of Madison Heights budgets for the day-to-day operations of the local animal shelter, such as paying for food and water bills, it doesn’t pay for the medical expenses of the many cats and dogs in its care.