Madison - Park News

Published December 8, 2020

Holiday light shows make season bright amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families across the country are being asked to stay home to help curb COVID-19. But as we’ve all experienced by now, too much together time can easily dampen the Christmas spirit.

Published December 8, 2020

Avoid getting scammed when shopping from home this season

METRO DETROIT — With Michiganders following state guidelines to stay home, wear masks and limit social interactions, online shopping is perhaps more popular than ever this holiday season.

Published December 7, 2020

Music venues, musicians try to get by during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Kicking back with a cold brew while watching live music at your favorite watering hole basically has been put on hold since March.

Published December 4, 2020

Schools face substitute teacher, support staff shortage amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Educating students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing challenge.

Published December 3, 2020

Hazel Park Community Coalition changes directors

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Community Coalition is undergoing a change of leadership, but its vision remains the same.

Published December 3, 2020

Madison Heights Food Pantry helps out during holidays

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Food Pantry was formed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic as a lifeline for the unemployed and underemployed. Now, months later, with the virus surging across the country, it continues to play a vital role supporting the community.

Published December 3, 2020

More than 500 turkey meals distributed in Hazel Park giveaway

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park, its police and fire departments, the local schools and a marijuana company recently worked together to make sure people were well-fed on Thanksgiving.

Published December 3, 2020

New trees planted at Karam Park

HAZEL PARK — The canopy at Karam Park, in Hazel Park, is now a bit more complete, thanks to the efforts of about 40 volunteers who came together to plant trees.

Published December 3, 2020

Intoxicated man arrested after hit-and-run incident

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A suspect who crashed his vehicle in Madison Heights and fled the scene was later arrested in Hazel Park when an officer identified the highly intoxicated man walking along a road.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

State rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

Published November 19, 2020

Michigan rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.

Published November 18, 2020

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Published November 18, 2020

Veterans group celebrates Veterans Day remotely

METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.

Published November 18, 2020

Teen girl wards off suspected sexual predator with stun gun

HAZEL PARK — A man stands accused of trying to rape a Hazel Park teen near Hazel Park High School, but the girl allegedly thwarted her assailant by deploying a Taser stun gun.

Published November 18, 2020

It’s beginning to look — kinda — like Christmas

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.

Published November 18, 2020

WRAP offers water bill relief to residents of Madison Heights, Hazel Park

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — With many unemployed or underemployed during this time of pandemic, paying the monthly bills might be tougher than usual. Those who are struggling with their water bills may want to look into the Water Residential Assistance Program, or WRAP.

Published November 18, 2020

New mayor keeps tradition of raking with volunteers in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s been a crazy year, but some things stay the same, like the changing of seasons, the falling of leaves — and neighbors helping neighbors.

Published November 18, 2020

Local woman delivers groceries to cancer patients amid pandemic

MADISON HEIGHTS — Grocery shopping during a pandemic is a high-risk activity for cancer patients due to their weakened immune systems. To help them and their caregivers, a program through the nonprofit New Day Foundation for Families offers to do the shopping for them.

Published November 18, 2020

City clerks share thoughts on elections turnout, security

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The general election this year saw more people voting in more ways due to the pandemic. But despite the surge in activity, election officials say they’re pleased with how smoothly everything went.

Published November 18, 2020

Little Free Libraries offer books around Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library isn’t the only place in town to borrow a book. In recent years, brightly painted newsstands called Little Free Libraries have been popping up in public spaces, each offering an ever-changing selection of books donated by community members.