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Brendan Losinski

Staff Writer Brendan Losinski covers Harper Woods and Northeast Detroit as well as Franklin, Bingham Farms and Beverly Hills; Birmingham Public Schools and Bloomfield Hills Schools. Brendan has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2016 and graduated from Oakland University.

Published February 19, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods residents can support local entrepreneurs at new event

HARPER WOODS — An upcoming event will give community members the opportunity to support local entrepreneurs

Published February 19, 2019

Advertiser Times

College for Creative Studies exhibits work of artists with special needs

DETROIT — A new exhibit at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit is recognizing the work of local artists with special needs.

Published February 19, 2019

Advertiser Times

SMART proposes rate reductions to make DDOT transfers easier

METRO DETROIT — The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is considering a proposal for a new agreement with the Detroit Department of Transportation that would mean lower rates for riders who use both services.

Published February 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Commission to help kids create African masks as part of Black History Month

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is inviting local kids to get into the spirit of Black History Month with an African mask-making project.

Published February 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Schools to host dialogue about human trafficking

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools will host a forum to discuss the issue of human trafficking.

Published February 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Scholarship Foundation aids dozens of students every year

ROSEVILLE — Since 1964, the Roseville Scholarship Foundation has been giving graduating seniors in Roseville Community Schools a leg up. Each year, dozens of $1,000 scholarships are distributed to students graduating from Roseville High School to use for college or other post-graduate education.

Published February 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Bellview Elementary combines literacy with family fun

EASTPOINTE — Bellview Elementary School in Eastpointe is working to make reading fun with its annual literacy night during March is Reading Month. Each year, the school invites families in for a themed party and dinner that is not only entertaining and enjoyable, but also educational.

Published February 15, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville council reviews 2018, finds city made slow but steady improvements

ROSEVILLE — Each year, Roseville hosts a meeting at one of its City Council meetings to provide the council and the general public with an update on the state of the city’s departments and municipal organizations.

Published February 11, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville takes new steps in improving Utica Junction area

ROSEVILLE — The former site of a demolished building will soon be home to a public dining, shopping, residential and gathering space as part of the city of Roseville’s ongoing revitalization plans for the Utica Junction area.

Published February 11, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville resident celebrates 100th birthday

ROSEVILLE — Roseville resident Mary Spear celebrated her 100th birthday Feb. 6 at the American House Senior Living Community.

Published February 11, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Eastland Center businesses, administrators see hope with new ownership

HARPER WOODS — To paraphrase Mark Twain, “Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.” Despite gossip and reports stating otherwise, Eastland Center has not and will not be closing after its purchase in October by the Kohan Retail Investment Group. The mall’s administrators say it will remain open despite many different options being considered for the future of the property.

Published February 11, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Middle School meets or exceeds goals in state partnership agreement

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Middle School announced that it has met a series of goals related to its partnership with the Michigan Department of Education.

Published February 11, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe mayor announces plans to retire

EASTPOINTE — At the Eastpointe State of the City luncheon Feb. 7, longtime mayor Suzanne Pixley announced that this will be her last term as mayor, as she is planning to retire.

Published February 11, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Leaders chart Eastpointe’s course at 2019 State of the City luncheon

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe hosted its 2019 State of the City luncheon Feb. 7 at Eastpointe Manor. There, city leaders discussed the accomplishments of 2018 and looked forward to the challenges of the new year.

Published February 5, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Suspect robs ATM technician at gunpoint in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is looking for a suspect in connection to the armed robbery of an ATM technician at approximately 10:50 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Bank of America on East 12 Mile Road at Little Mack Avenue.