Troy Times

Published July 21, 2019

According to a statement on the DTE Energy website, approximately 390,000 metro Detroit residents are without power as a result of two waves of severe weather that struck the region July 19 and 20.

Published July 19, 2019

Cooling centers available in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — With the extreme heat hitting metro Detroit, Macomb County officials have released a list of local cooling centers. The cooling centers are air-conditioned public facilities where people may go for relief during temporary periods of extreme heat; these centers provide shade, water, and restrooms.

Published July 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 19-21

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 16, 2019

Give your old furniture a good new home

PONTIAC — The Pontiac-based nonprofit Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan provides families with basic pieces of furniture.

Published July 16, 2019

Learning to drive in the 21st century

METRO DETROIT — Smartphones, navigation systems, touch-screen music controls and more: It seems that teens learning to drive these days have more distractions than ever to filter out while they concentrate on the task at hand.

Published July 16, 2019

Head games: How football is striving to make the sport safer

METRO DETROIT — Concussions and head injuries have long been a part of football, but over the years, more information and increased education have been key to improving the overall safety of the game.

Published July 16, 2019

Troy City Council nixes plans for attached condos amid neighbors’ concerns

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously denied a rezoning request for 1.2 acres along Rochester Road, north of Long Lake Road, after more than 60 residents signed a petition in opposition to the rezoning.

Published July 16, 2019

Learn the story of Eastern Market

TROY — Lisa Rush will present “The Story of Eastern Market” at the Troy Public Library at 7 p.m. July 23.

Published July 16, 2019

Troy City Council will consider cluster plan for 1,500-square-foot homes

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider plans for 29 homes on 8.69 acres on the southeast corner of Square Lake Road and Willow Grove Drive, west of John R Road.

Published July 15, 2019

SCOTUS gerrymandering ruling likely to have ripple effect

METRO DETROIT — A 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court decision on June 27 is likely to impact the redistricting timeline in Michigan.

Published July 12, 2019

WCS bond projects continue through summer

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/TROY — Although school is out for summer vacation, there is plenty of activity occurring at several Warren Consolidated Schools buildings.

Published July 11, 2019

Fire displaces Troy apartment residents

TROY — A kitchen fire in one unit left residents in four apartments homeless at a complex on Coolidge Highway, north of Maple Road.

Published July 11, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 12-14

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 10, 2019

Lanes of I-75 will close tonight from Square Lake to 14 Mile

TROY — Traffic lanes on northbound Interstate 75 from Big Beaver Road to Crooks Road are set to be closed, depending on the weather, 9:30 p.m.-5 a.m. July 10-11.

Published July 9, 2019

Oakland County committee adopts Fair Chance Hiring Policy

OAKLAND COUNTY — Potential employees of Oakland County will no longer have to disclose if they’ve been convicted of a crime now that a new policy has been approved.

Published July 9, 2019

Borrow a buddy with pet volunteer programs

If you’re an animal lover, you know all too well the pangs of wanting to adopt all of the sweet homeless cats and dogs left in shelters.

Published July 9, 2019

Toxic fumes force Troy family from home

TROY — Katrina Rende said they noticed the smell May 1.

Published July 9, 2019

Oh Deer: Experts offer tips on how to keep deer from dining on your landscape

If you live in an area frequented by deer, your home’s lush landscape — especially your prize tulips, roses, day lilies and hostas — will inevitably turn into a midnight snack.

Volunteers finished upgrades to the entrance of the Troy Historic Village two days ahead of the July 1 deadline.

Published July 9, 2019

Troy Historic Village volunteer lobbies for a new lobby

TROY — Visitors to the Troy Historic Village were sometimes unsure of how to proceed when they first walked inside the main entrance.

Published July 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Shelby Township woman celebrates 50 years of owning Firebird

Maria Carpenter, of Shelby Township, recently celebrated a milestone anniversary with her 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible, and she has the pictures to prove it.