Published October 22, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — The mayor and council of Madison Heights unanimously approved a resolution earlier this month ending the city’s observation of Columbus Day, and instead observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which honors the history of the native people who first lived in this country.
Read MorePublished October 22, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, officials in Madison Heights and Hazel Park say that kids can still enjoy Halloween by taking simple precautions.
Read MorePublished October 22, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — Organizers with the Madison Heights Goodfellows say donations are desperately needed this year to help the group live up to its motto of “No child without a Christmas.”
Read MorePublished October 22, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s the time of the year when monarch butterflies begin migrating to warmer climes. Over the summer, efforts were underway in Madison Heights to help support these beautiful pollinators, known for their orange and black wings. Now, plans are being made to support their return this spring.
Read MorePublished October 22, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.
Read MorePublished October 21, 2020
ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.
Read MorePublished October 20, 2020
METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.
Read MorePublished October 20, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.
Read MorePublished October 20, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The leaves are turning colors and falling, pools are closed for the season, and we are still in a global pandemic.
Read MorePublished October 20, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.
Read MorePublished October 16, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.
Read MorePublished October 16, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”
Read MorePublished October 16, 2020
HAZEL PARK — Marijuana businesses continue to pop up in Hazel Park, in what officials hope will be a lucrative new industry for the small town.
Read MorePublished October 16, 2020
OAKLAND COUNTY — In the Nov. 3 election, seven candidates will be on the ballot for Oakland Community College’s Board of Trustees. There are two seats for which they are competing — each is a six-year term.
Read MorePublished October 16, 2020
HAZEL PARK — There’s something for everyone this Halloween season at the Hazel Park Memorial District Library. Among the highlights: a costumed parade for the kids outside City Hall, a party for teens at Scout-McPherson Park and a presentation by horror writers over Zoom.
Read MorePublished October 16, 2020
HAZEL PARK — A new walk-through art installation in Hazel Park — opening soon with three back-to-back events — will surround visitors with countless golden flowers.
Read MorePublished October 7, 2020
In the Madison-Park News’ coverage area, voters will decide local races involving school boards and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, as well as other county, state and national races during the general election Nov. 3.
Read MorePublished October 6, 2020
BERKLEY — Each time Randy Booden steps on the gas pedal of his red 1969 Plymouth GTX, it draws attention.
Read MorePublished October 6, 2020
OAKLAND COUNTY — At the epicenter of Michigan’s first wave of COVID-19 in southeast Michigan in March, Oakland County’s economy took hit after hit.
Read MorePublished October 6, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Wake up. Log in. Listen to a teacher over headphones and communicate with classmates through a screen. Log out.
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