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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 August 13, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Programs use art to help people heal and grow

FRANKLIN — Using art and encouraging people to explore their artistic side as a means of healing and expressing their emotions is becoming a growing trend in many areas, including southeast Michigan.

Published August 13, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

How to eat healthy during the new school year

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — With the school year starting up soon, parents may feel lost on how to ensure their children are eating healthy at school. Many districts take steps to educate students about healthy eating, but administrators say parents have to do their part as well.

Published August 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Voters select Hollier and Papas to vie for District 2 state Senate seat

WAYNE COUNTY — In Michigan’s District 2 state Senate race, Democrat Adam Hollier was selected to run unopposed in November to complete a very short partial term for the currently vacant office, and he also was chosen to face off against Republican Lisa Papas for a four-year term that will begin after the partial term ends.

Published August 8, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Beverly Hills residents pass both ballot proposals

Voters approved both local ballot proposals put before them Aug. 7. The first proposal, which requires a certain number of residents to sign a petition in order for someone to be nominated for an elected position, passed by a margin of 2,754 votes to 508 votes, with 84.

Published August 6, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Friends and Family Fun Day to return to Marian High School

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Angels’ Place, a nonprofit that serves people with developmental disabilities, is inviting the community to the 14th annual Friends and Family Fun Day, a yearly carnival open to the public.

Published August 3, 2018

Advertiser Times

Safety resources highlighted at town hall meeting

DETROIT — A number of organizations came together to educate the public on various ways to stay safe and care for themselves and their families at a safety resource town hall, which the Ford Resource and Engagement Center in Detroit hosted July 23.

Published August 3, 2018

Advertiser Times

Belle Isle Aquarium to unveil new puffer exhibit at fundraiser

DETROIT — The Belle Isle Conservancy is welcoming the public to join it for its Deeper Dive: Into the Congo program to highlight its new Mbu puffer fish exhibit.

Published August 3, 2018

Advertiser Times

Fine Art Fair to return to Detroit

DETROIT — Both connoisseurs and casual appreciators of local art can swing through Detroit on Saturday, Aug. 11, to check out the seventh annual Fine Art Fair.

Published August 3, 2018

Advertiser Times

Rock and muscle car festival to debut in Detroit

DETROIT — Cars and rock stars are coming to Detroit for a brand-new festival celebrating two of the city’s most beloved passions.

Published August 2, 2018

Advertiser Times

Nonprofit works to improve east side neighborhood

DETROIT — On July 28, members of the Youth Community Agency took to the streets of a northeast Detroit neighborhood to help improve the community.

Published July 30, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Workshop to give entrepreneurs the ‘edge’

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop to help local entrepreneurs improve their business. Called the Professional Edge Workshop, the event is described as a “one-stop shop” for taking a business to the next level. Business consultants and local partners will provide assistance and advice to the public.

Published July 30, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Beverly Hills earns improved firefighting rating

BEVERLY HILLS — Following years of dedicated effort, the Beverly Hills Department of Public Safety’s firefighting services saw a drastic increase in their Insurance Service Office rating.

Published July 24, 2018

Advertiser Times

Community celebrates Metro Detroit Youth Day on Belle Isle

DETROIT — On July 11, thousands of youths from across southeastern Michigan descended on Belle Isle for the 38th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day.

Published July 24, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods panel addresses bullying

HARPER WOODS — On July 15, Redeemer United Methodist Church in Harper Woods hosted a rally and panel to help combat bullying in the community.

Published July 24, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Library food truck fundraiser coincides with movie, concert

FRANKLIN — The Friends of the Franklin Public Library are inviting two of the area’s favorite food trucks for a fundraiser at the village’s combined Music on the Green summer finale and Movies on the Green kickoff Aug. 1.