GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The dense, nontoxic white fog filling a room in a Grosse Pointe Shores house on Lake Shore Road isn’t actual smoke, but for fire training, it’s a good substitute because, like the real thing, it’s completely blinding. Stick your hand in it and it vanishes.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods residents and others in the community have a new outdoor amenity they can enjoy year-round.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — With aging buildings and substantial infrastructure needs, Grosse Pointe Public School System officials are seeking voter approval of a 10-year, 3-mill sinking fund levy this fall to pay for some of those expenditures.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — It’ll be quite a while before it arrives, but the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department is getting a new ambulance.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — One of Grosse Pointe Park’s generous residents has stepped up again to help his community.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Technology that will improve emergency communications is coming to Grosse Pointe North High School.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — One of the Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department’s newest hires is someone who brings police and firefighting experience with him.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Adults with diverse learning needs will have more opportunities to further their educations and develop new skills, thanks to a new initiative.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The opioid epidemic remains an ongoing concern, but now local residents will have a new weapon in their arsenal to stop deaths from drug overdoses.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — When it comes to their trash collection and recycling provider, Priority Waste, many Grosse Pointe Park officials and residents feel the company has treated the city like — well — garbage, and they’re not happy about it.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Starbucks might be moving to a new home in The Village, but coffee lovers will still be able to head to their old haunt for a cup of Joe.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department is getting new body and in-car cameras to replace its old system.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Theatre is dusting off a beloved musical to open its 77th season.

GROSSE POINTES — After months of negotiation, the Grosse Pointe Board of Education reached a contract deal with the Grosse Pointe Education Association — the union that represents Grosse Pointe Public School System teachers — just before students returned to the classroom after Labor Day.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Village visitors will be able to “fall” for art this September, as autumn starts on a bright note in the Grosse Pointe City business district.