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Published December 21, 2017

Discover Michigan: Make the most of your holiday break in metro Detroit

For many metro Detroit residents, the chaos of the holidays is often followed by a little downtime before heading back to work or school.

Published December 19, 2017

Major artworks call for a ‘Pilgrimage’ to the DIA this season

DETROIT — Even if you’re not religious, you might want to go to “Church” this holiday season. Through Jan. 15, the Detroit Institute of Arts is offering a single admission price to see two major special exhibitions: “Church: A Painter’s Pilgrimage” and “Monet: Framing Life.” The Monet exhibition will remain on view through March 4 at the DIA.

Published December 8, 2017

Levin won’t seek re-election, candidates begin to emerge

METRO DETROIT — U.S. Rep. Sander Levin will leave Congress after 35 years in 2018, a decision he announced Dec. 2 in a statement to his constituents.

Published December 5, 2017

Behind the Wheel: Daughter hits the road where her dad left off in Crown Victoria

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Roseanna Schnepper, of Clinton Township, grew up watching her dad, Donald Butler, work on cars — both as a hobby and as part of the family business, Butler’s Collision in Roseville.

Published November 29, 2017

Discover Michigan: Create holiday memories by cutting your own Christmas tree

In the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, having a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree on hand is certainly a timesaver, but the look and smell of a real tree — and the experience of cutting it down yourself — can be a fun and memorable adventure.

Published November 28, 2017

Behind the Wheel: The evolution of Santa’s sleigh

Each year, the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade makes its way down Kercheval Avenue as spectators eagerly await the arrival of Santa — and when the parade VIP finally makes his appearance, he arrives in style on a custom-made sleigh with high-flying reindeer leading the way.

Published November 27, 2017

Reliving the golden age of retail

If you’re on the couch icing a black eye and swollen feet after a fervent day of snagging deals on Black Friday, you’re not alone.

Published October 27, 2017

Smashing Pumpkins activity delights visitors at Detroit Zoo

Published October 26, 2017

Detroit exhibit celebrates 100 years of Selfridge

Published October 12, 2017

Former trash kings Rizzos reach plea deal for bribery, fraud charges

METRO DETROIT — Charles B. “Chuck” Rizzo, and his father, Charles P. Rizzo — the two former waste hauler kingpins in Macomb County — have reached plea deals in their corruption cases.

According to U.S District Court records, the pair is scheduled to appear before District Judge Robert H. Cleland Nov. 9 in Port Huron.

Ariel Glasner, attorney for the elder Rizzo, and Chuck Rizzo’s attorney, Thomas Green, could not immediately be reached for comment.

Published June 21, 2017

Experts offer advice to help keep your home safe during a vacation

METRO DETROIT — Vacation season has arrived, and the suitcases have finally been packed after a long winter.

But before you walk out that door, is your largest investment as secure as your travel schedule?

Lt. Eric Reincke, of the Clinton Township Police Department, said that one of law enforcement’s biggest concerns during the vacation season is breaking and entering.

“There’s a pattern, and people take advantage of that,” he said.

Published June 15, 2017

Community responds to local ICE actions

Leaders of metro Detroit’s Chaldean and Arab communities are among those speaking out against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency’s apprehension of dozens of people around June 11 for possible deportation.

According to local Chaldean and Arab-American advocates, the ICE raids took place in Dearborn, Sterling Heights and Warren. Sterling Heights Police Lt. David Sarvello confirmed the recent presence of ICE agents in Sterling Heights.

Published May 30, 2017

Police warn to keep on lookout after Manchester attack

Following a deadly attack at concert in Manchester, England, May 22, local law enforcement officials are asking residents to stay alert during summer celebrations.

Police recently identified British-born suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, as the person responsible for killing at least 22 people and injuring 59 during an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. Those among the killed and injured are children, police said.

Published March 9, 2017

Communities open warming centers

Due to the severity of the power outages in metro Detroit, many communities are opening shelters where residents without power can go to warm up.

WARREN

Warren Mayor Jim Fouts announced that the city would operate an emergency shelter, set to open at 6 p.m. March 9 inside of the Warren Community Center at 5460 Arden, south of 14 Mile Road and west of Mound.

Published March 3, 2017

2017 Friday fish fry locations

The Knights of Columbus No. 4188
870 N. Main St., Clawson

The Knights of Columbus will host all-you-can-eat fish dinners from 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent. The cost is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children. All proceeds will benefit the South Oakland Autism Society. For more information, call (248) 588-3547.

Published January 26, 2017

Oakland County issues warning for whooping cough

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division have issued a health advisory following a number of identified pertussis cases, commonly referred to as whooping cough.

The alert includes Oakland County, which has seen cases in Birmingham. Two students at Pierce Elementary School in Birmingham were diagnosed with the disease earlier this month. Both students were kept home from school for several days and have since returned to class. No other cases have been reported in the Birmingham Public Schools district since.

Published January 9, 2017

North American International Auto Show rolls into Cobo Center

DETROIT — Detroit’s engines are revved up as it welcomes back the North American International Auto Show, a touchstone and frequent showcase for new developments in the auto industry, to Cobo Center.

Published December 10, 2016

C & G Newspapers 2016 Holiday Cookie Recipe Cookbook

With holiday baking underway in households across metro Detroit, we asked our readers to share some of their favorite Christmas cookie recipes.
Here's what we've gotten so far. Do you have one that we should include?
Click here to submit your own recipe, and we'll add it to the list.

Published November 9, 2016

Voters strike down transit millage

METRO DETROIT — On Election Day, voters in four counties weighed in on a transportation millage proposal by the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan, and they voted to strike down the plan.

According to unofficial results, in Oakland County, the proposal received 292,401 yes votes, or 49.91 percent, and 293,510 no votes, or 50.09 percent.

In Macomb County, the proposal received 148,159 yes votes, or 39.9 percent, and 222,806 no votes, or 60.1 percent.

Published August 3, 2016

Voters show support for the zoo with millage renewal

ROYAL OAK — Tri-county residents showed their overwhelming support for the Detroit Zoo at the polls Aug. 2, as they approved a renewal millage from 2018 through 2027.

The zoological authority 0.1-mill renewal millage in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties will cost a homeowner whose home is worth $200,000 about $10 a year and go into effect in 2018 after the current millage expires. It will be used to fund maintenance and operations at the Detroit Zoo.