Published August 25, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Whether to seek refuge from quarantine, joblessness or the inability to travel, Michiganders have flocked to parks to keep themselves healthy, both physically and mentally.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The 100 days that fill the gap between Memorial Day and Labor Day may be known as some of the most fun for teens, who spend their summer breaks travelling from one destination to the next, but for public safety experts, those 100 days signify something much different.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
WARREN — "She’s got her elbow on my car,” Warren resident Bob Gaines teased when his daughter, Dawn Gaines, momentarily leaned on her dad’s 1968 Ford Galaxie 500.
Read MorePublished August 25, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Addressing global damage to nature seems overwhelming, but author and researcher Doug Tallamy says that even small changes in your yard can make a difference.
Read MorePublished August 24, 2020
OAKLAND COUNTY — Earlier this month, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to add a 0.35-mill proposal to the Nov. 3 ballot to fund the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department, since the current millage is set to expire next year.
Read MorePublished August 21, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — Officials with the Madison District Public Schools, or MDPS, are feeling more optimistic about the district’s finances, as the school district came in under budget for the previous school year by around $400,000. Now they’re cautiously approaching the next school year.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council finally has a full seven members, now that Bob Gettings has returned to the fold.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — A divided City Council has chosen the next mayor of Madison Heights, and for the first time in more than 40 years, the mayor is a woman.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has approved a new board that will help city officials better understand and meet the needs of the many diverse groups within the city.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
HAZEL PARK — City officials in Hazel Park say that the town’s burgeoning marijuana industry is coming together smoothly. Its latest installment, Skymint, opened its doors recently.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — Police have arrested a man they believe was running a sex trafficking and prostitution operation in Madison Heights and other cities.
Read MorePublished August 20, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — Meet the new mayor of Madison Heights. Previously the mayor pro tem, Roslyn Grafstein has now been appointed to the partial term vacated by Brian Hartwell when he became judge of Hazel Park 43rd District Court.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.
Read MorePublished August 11, 2020
OAKLAND COUNTY — Last year it was announced that MoGo, the bike sharing service in Detroit, would be expanding to the cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak and Oak Park.
Read MorePublished August 10, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MorePublished August 7, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.
Read MorePublished August 7, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.
Read MorePublished August 7, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — Health care providers in Madison Heights that engage in programs attempting to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity — sometimes referred to as “conversion therapy” — will now be subject to imprisonment and fines.
Read MorePublished August 7, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Community Coalition, or MHCC, believes that if kids are surrounded by good influences, they’re more likely to succeed.
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