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K. Michelle Moran

C&G Staff Reporter – Grosse Pointe Times

Published July 9, 2020

Revised War Memorial plans to be discussed at July 13 council meeting

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Officials with The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, are looking forward to unveiling revised plans for renovations and an addition to Farms officials and the public.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Officials say report shows crime remains low in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — While the actual number of crimes increased between 2018 and 2019, Grosse Pointe Park officials say that has more to do with 2018 being a record low year for crime than with 2019 being a more dangerous year in the city.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

New Farms fire pumper to offer latest technology, time-saving upgrades

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — At 23 years old, Grosse Pointe Farms’ Engine 3, a fire pumper truck, still looks good on the outside, but public safety officials say interior controls are another matter.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Increase in larcenies from vehicles leads to rise in crime stats in Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores experienced an increase in larcenies from vehicles between 2018 and 2019, but officials say the community remains one of the safest in Michigan.

Published July 7, 2020

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Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointes expand outdoor dining, retail opportunities during COVID-19

GROSSE POINTES — City leaders across Michigan are taking steps to make it easier for local restaurants and retailers to serve their customers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Published June 29, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Number of COVID-19 cases on the rise in the Grosse Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — Local officials are urging residents to make sure they’re still taking safety precautions, such as washing hands and wearing masks in public places, after a recent uptick of cases of COVID-19 in the Grosse Pointes.

Published June 25, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Volunteers prep August primary ballots in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials are expecting to send out more than twice as many absentee ballots for the Aug. 4 primary election than they did for the March primary.

Published June 23, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Stabbing suspect arrested in Patterson Park

GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — A suspect wanted for felonious assault and attempted murder in Warren was arrested by Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department officers Saturday afternoon after he reportedly hopped a fence into Patterson Park.

Published June 23, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City approves resolution against racism

GROSSE POINTE CITY — As protests and discussions over systemic racism in America continue, Grosse Pointe City leaders have put their stance on the issue in writing.

Published June 23, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Pools reopen, but many programs canceled or modified

GROSSE POINTES — Just in time for what is traditionally the steamiest portion of a Michigan summer, municipal pools are beginning to reopen in the Grosse Pointes. However, like almost everything else in the COVID-19 era, this won’t be a typical summer for recreation.

Published June 23, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Human rights ordinance, Pride Month proclamation approved in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Just in time for Pride Month in June, the Grosse Pointe City Council voted in favor of two items that show support for the LGBTQ community.

Published June 23, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Divided Grosse Pointe Park City Council rejects proposal to fly Pride flag

GROSSE POINTE PARK — While Grosse Pointe Park officials were united when it came to a human rights ordinance and LGBTQ Pride Month resolution, they were split when it came to the question of whether or not to fly the rainbow-striped LGBTQ Pride flag at City Hall.

Published June 23, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Michigan Main Street is making its way to the Village

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The local business community is getting some good news at a time when it could use it the most.

Published June 23, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Symbolic march against racism bridges divide between city, suburbs

GROSSE POINTE PARK/DETROIT — A crowd of more than 100 gathered near the intersection of Kercheval Avenue and Alter Road June 12 for a peaceful demonstration calling for an end to systemic racism, police brutality and racial injustice.