Madison - Park News

Published February 20, 2019

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 20, 2019

METRO DETROIT — If you own a home that’s 50 years old or older, you own a historical home. Maintaining a historical home requires some unique tasks on top of the common ones associated with maintaining any modern home.

Published February 20, 2019

Couples include pets in their walk down the aisle

METRO DETROIT — Something old, something new, something borrowed — and a good boy, too. That’s not quite how the old adage goes, but it certainly applies to the brides and grooms of 2019. Couples are creating new traditions for their nuptials, and including their furry child in the ceremony is non-negotiable.

Published February 15, 2019

Council narrowly approves medical marijuana in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council recently adopted a measure that paves the way for medical marijuana facilities to operate in the city.

Cole Giles, of Madison Heights, will be bringing his 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline to this year’s Autorama, which will be held March 1-3 at Cobo Center in Detroit. The 18-year-old started with just the car’s body and shell and built it out from there.

Published February 15, 2019

Custom car fans rev up for Autorama

METRO DETROIT — Auto enthusiasts from across the region will be rolling into Detroit’s Cobo Center during the first three days of March for this year’s Autorama, billed as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show.”

Published February 14, 2019

Nurture the imagination with fairy gardens

METRO DETROIT — For the young at heart, fairy gardens are a way to bring a sense of wonder to green spaces, evoking mystery with environmental details that make the imagination run wild.

Published February 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 13, 2019

How seniors are clearing clutter to make room for living

METRO DETROIT — As we age, many come to realize that what’s truly valuable in life is stored within our hearts, not within our walls.So when the kids fly the coop and the exciting and restful days of retirement approach, who wants to spend that well-deserved free time dusting a big ol’ house full of stuff that’s been acquired over the years?

Published February 12, 2019

Patterson: Oakland County drives the Michigan economy

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson touted the robust Oakland County economy and slammed “factions” in government that he said tear at the fabric of government during his 2019 State of the County address Feb. 7.

Published February 11, 2019

Bill aims to protect abuse survivors’ pets

OAKLAND COUNTY — Mike Palmer, the owner of Premier Pet Supply stores around metro Detroit, knows everything there is to know about pets. It’s his business. Well, there’s one thing he didn’t know until recently.

Published February 11, 2019

State lawmakers make water their priority

LANSING — Michigan legislators can, for the most part, agree on a few things. Making sure residents have safe, accessible water is likely one of them.

Published February 11, 2019

C & G writers earn MPA honors

A pair of C & G Newspapers staff writers were honored recently for their reporting.

Pictured is a view of Hazel Park City Hall at 111 E. Nine Mile Road. The city has posted an online survey collecting feedback on what residents want for the future of Hazel Park. There will also be a community forum Feb. 19.

Published February 8, 2019

Community feedback needed for updating Hazel Park’s master plan

HAZEL PARK — Similar to its neighbor Madison Heights, the city of Hazel Park is beginning the process of updating its master plan, the document that spells out the overall vision for the town’s development in the years to come. And it’s a process that will involve feedback from the residents.

Published February 8, 2019

Learn about Faygo’s connection to Detroit at Hazel Park library event

HAZEL PARK — The eye-catching colors and bubbly tastes of Faygo soft drinks are well-known to metro Detroiters, and are an inseparable part of the area’s history and culture. Those who want to learn more about the company’s connection to Detroit — and also sample the various flavors — can look forward to an upcoming event at the Hazel Park District Library.

City officials say that additional green space could qualify Madison Heights for more grant money.

Published February 8, 2019

Madison school board wants to preserve green space at Halfman

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison District Public Schools Board of Education is considering ways to ensure that the green space at the former Halfman Elementary remains a park.

Published February 7, 2019

Suspects use truck to smash into Hazel Park shop, steal ATM money

HAZEL PARK — Police in Hazel Park are searching for suspects who drove a stolen truck through the front of a business to reach the ATM inside, stealing an undisclosed amount of cash.

Published February 7, 2019

Lakes safety officials discuss ice activity, advise caution

OAKLAND COUNTY — West Bloomfield Fire Marshal Byron Turnquist wants you to have fun on the ice, but there are parameters, he said.

Published February 7, 2019

Man shot in vehicle while driving on I-75 service drive in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK/MADISON HEIGHTS — A man driving through Hazel Park was shot through the side of his vehicle and transported himself to a restaurant in Madison Heights before calling for help.

Published February 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 6, 2019

Budgeting on the ‘other side of the Great Recession’

METRO DETROIT — When they started out, it was all about advocating for low-income housing during the Great Recession. But as the economy grew, so did the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, said Brian Rakovitis, the manager of financial empowerment initiatives at the Lansing-based CEDAM.