Troy Times

Published May 22, 2021

Ambidextrous artist helps Detroit nonprofit

DETROIT — A Detroit nonprofit is getting a boost from a local artist who is pitching in with both hands.

Published May 20, 2021

Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires

DETROIT — On May 10, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to retire from the Detroit Police Department as of June 1. Former Assistant Chief James White was named interim chief by Mayor Mike Duggan May 17.

Published May 20, 2021

Ground broken on final stretch of eastern Detroit Riverwalk

DETROIT — Ground was broken May 12 on the final stretch of the eastern Detroit Riverwalk, a walkable public area full of parks and green space stretching along the Detroit River in the city’s downtown area.

Published May 17, 2021

Backyard Art Fair returns for spring edition in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local art fair that made its debut last year during the COVID-19 pandemic will make its return this month.

Troy resident and author Namita Prasad displays her new book, “The Power of Why Not,” at her home May 7. It is available, along with other resources, at namitaprasad.com.

Published May 15, 2021

Troy resident authors book, website promoting confidence growth in children

TROY — A Troy resident, parent and former after-school enrichment educator has authored a new book, “The Power of Why Not,” and an accompanying website to promote confidence growth in children.

Council OKs salary increases for city manager, attorney

Published May 14, 2021

Troy City Council approves salary increases for city manager, attorney

TROY — Troy City Manager Mark Miller and City Attorney Lori Bluhm were approved for salary increases April 20, after City Council members unanimously approved two resolutions pertaining to the raises at their meeting.

City staff and Downtown Development Authority board members began discussing an augmented landscape plan April 21 for the Big Beaver Road, Interstate 75 interchange to supplement MDOT’s tree plantings.

Published May 13, 2021

Troy DDA discusses augmented landscape plan for Big Beaver, I-75 interchange

TROY — Troy Downtown Development Authority board members met virtually with city officials April 21 to discuss improving landscaping at the city’s new diverging diamond interchange, at Big Beaver Road and Interstate 75, after deeming the Michigan Department of Transportation’s landscaping plan for the corridor to be insufficient.

Published May 12, 2021

Detroit Zoo polar bear cubs enjoy first foray into outdoor habitat

ROYAL OAK — Born Nov. 15 to female polar bear Suka, 8, Detroit Zoo officials report that the now 5-month-old twin female polar bear cubs are thriving and recently ventured from their indoor settings to the grassy area of the Arctic Ring of Life habitat.

Published May 12, 2021

Businesswomen press on amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — When COVID-19 hit, local businesswoman Selina R. Wells was ready for it.

Published May 12, 2021

Arborist, sheriffs share how to avoid spring scams

METRO DETROIT — As the weather warms up, so do home improvement scams.

Published May 11, 2021

Beaumont opens 2nd urgent care in Troy

TROY — Beaumont Health has opened a new, second urgent care center in Troy, adding an additional arm of support for an area that has seen continuously large demands, Beaumont Health officials said.

Published May 11, 2021

Chapaton changes spell improvement for Lake St. Clair

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that the county wants to protect Lake St. Clair for generations to come, the Macomb County Public Works Office announced that changes made at Chapaton Pump Station in St. Clair Shores will prevent up to 30% more treated combined sewer overflows from being discharged into the waterway.

Some seniors who have experienced sensory loss receive assistance from caregivers. Professional caregiver Lori Herbstreith is pictured with 89-year-old Clinton Township resident Josephine Anderson.

Published May 10, 2021

Battle against sensory loss intensifies in pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Around 83% of older adults live with at least one form of sensory loss.

Published May 9, 2021

Troy High alumna named new press secretary for Attorney General’s Office

TROY — Troy High School graduate and former resident Lynsey Mukomel grew up knowing one thing for certain: She wanted to spend her career in the news industry.

Published May 8, 2021

Troy teen’s nonprofit promotes diversity, representation in ballet

TROY — International Academy East junior SoEun Park’s nonprofit, Stairway For Ballet, began like many other entrepreneurial ventures do: from personal experience.

Published May 7, 2021

Motorcycle safety class gains traction

WARREN — Growing up, Matt Budzynowski always rode dirt bikes. It’s a pastime he’s enjoyed forever, and he decided to go full throttle with the experience by enrolling in the web-enhanced basic motorcycle rider safety course at Macomb Community College.

Troy firefighters work to extinguish an early morning fire that started in a local family’s garage May 6.

Published May 7, 2021

Family of 9 safely escapes home during overnight fire

TROY — A family of nine are all safe and accounted for after escaping a structure fire that started during the early morning hours of May 6 in the family’s attached garage at their home in the 2000 block of Lovington Drive.

Published May 7, 2021

Troy Athens student council supports foster kids through annual drive

TROY — Troy Athens High School student council members made another big impact for a Macomb County nonprofit that supports local foster kids.

Published May 6, 2021

Troy school board approves later start time for high schools

TROY — Troy School District high schoolers during the 2022-2023 school year and beyond will be able to get a little extra shuteye each morning before having to wake up for school.

Published May 5, 2021

Troy police partner with Families Against Narcotics for overdose response team

TROY — A new partnership initiative between the Troy Police Department and Families Against Narcotics was announced April 27 to help compassionately combat the opioid epidemic and those dealing with substance use disorder or opioid use disorder.