Madison - Park News

The site of the former Hazel Park Raceway has been cleared, paving the way for its redevelopment into an expansion of the Tri-County Commerce Center.

Published January 21, 2019

Hazel Park officials assess 2018, set sights on 2019

HAZEL PARK — City officials in Hazel Park say that last year was defined, in part, by the closure of the historic Hazel Park Raceway after nearly 70 years and the massive redevelopment project that followed.

This year, work will begin transforming the former Super Kmart at 12 Mile and John R roads in Madison Heights into Michigan’s first BJ’s Wholesale.

Published January 21, 2019

Officials in Madison Heights look back on 2018, forward to 2019

MADISON HEIGHTS — Now that the new year is underway, city officials in Madison Heights are taking one last look back at 2018 and sharing their thoughts on 2019.

Published January 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 16, 2019

Take action to remove radon from your home

METRO DETROIT — It may be impossible to smell or see, but that doesn’t mean radon won’t do a lot of damage. Formed during the breakdown of uranium, radon is a chemically inert radioactive gas found in nearly all soils and rocks.

Published January 16, 2019

Chili cook-off experts reveal what it takes to make a winning bowl

METRO DETROIT — What does it take to make the perfect chili? Is it the spice? Could be. Even the experts aren’t sure. Michelle Weiss, the marketing and events coordinator for the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, organizes the DDA’s annual chili cook-off. Creating “a chili they can be proud of” is the magic ingredient in a cook-off contender, she said.

Published January 16, 2019

Stonefly search on tap throughout Rouge communities

METRO DETROIT — Sally Petrella, volunteer monitoring program manager for the Friends of the Rouge, knows the reaction all too well.

Published January 16, 2019

Michigan adopts new fireworks legislation

LANSING — On Dec. 29, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder approved a package of bills aimed at giving more local communities more control to regulate the use and sale of fireworks. The package included House Bill 5940, which was written by state Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 11, 2019

Suspect charged in fatal stabbing of Hazel Park woman

HAZEL PARK — A Hazel Park man was charged after police identified him as a possible suspect in the death of a Hazel Park woman.

Published January 11, 2019

New board signals change in Madison Schools

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Board of Education began 2019 transformed by last fall’s election. Five of the seven members are new, and all five newcomers are women. And of those five women, four ran for office on a campaign to clean up what they saw as corruption in the district.

Published January 11, 2019

Community forum to discuss human trafficking and stalking

MADISON HEIGHTS — An upcoming forum in Madison Heights will discuss the issues of human trafficking and stalking, featuring a panel of survivors, experts, elected officials and police. The event takes place at a church, but organizers emphasize that it is strictly nonreligious, and all are encouraged to attend. The forum is set for Thursday, Jan. 17, inside the United Methodist Church of Madison Heights, located at 246 E. 11 Mile Road, starting with a light dinner at 6 p.m.

Published January 11, 2019

Dollar Skate Days part of effort to keep kids safe in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Public Schools, working together with the Hazel Park Community Coalition, recently held a promotion at Viking Ice Arena that aimed to provide kids with positive recreational activities.

Published January 11, 2019

Hazel Park man arrested for allegedly stalking ex to Minnesota

HAZEL PARK — Authorities in Minnesota believe they have captured a man who traveled from Hazel Park to a city in Minnesota to track down and possibly harm his ex-girlfriend.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.