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K. Michelle Moran

C&G Staff Reporter – Grosse Pointe Times

Published June 12, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

See Detroit from photographer Russ Marshall’s perspective

DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts has a cool way for people to beat the summer heat.

Published June 11, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

With pandemic, Grosse Pointe City sees substantial drop in crime in 2020

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Students and workers weren’t the only ones who spent a lot more time than usual at home in 2020. Criminals also apparently weren’t as active after COVID-19 hit Michigan in March 2020.

Published June 10, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Some Grosse Pointes to have August primaries this year

GROSSE POINTES — Besides swimming, boating and golfing, there’s another activity adults might want to add to their summer plans this year: voting.

Published May 28, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City seeks to ‘raise that bar’ with public safety accreditation

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Director John Alcorn wants to incorporate some of the best practices in policing into his department.

Published May 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms officials dish on new summer dining options at Pier Park

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Visitors to Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms won’t have to pack their own meals and beverages this summer — at least not on the weekends.

Published May 26, 2021

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Officials hopeful Fisher Road will get grant for repairs

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials are again showing their support for work on Fisher Road that would be partially paid for with a state grant.

Published May 26, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

New Ford House exhibitions, facilities open their doors to visitors

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Three and a half years after ground was broken in November 2017, the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores is finally able to welcome the public into its new Visitor Center.

Published May 16, 2021

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Grosse Pointe City to hold open house for new DPW facility

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Although it’s been in use for a few months now by employees, Grosse Pointe City’s new Department of Public Works building — located behind City Hall, at 17147 Maumee Ave. — will open its doors to the public during an open house from noon to 3 p.m. May 22.

Published May 11, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Park to explore stronger ethnic intimidation law

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park officials could be breaking new ground in Michigan.

Luxe Bar and Grill on the Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms will be increasing its seasonal outdoor dining capacity by using two on-street parking spaces for additional tables.

Published May 7, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Expanded outdoor dining area approved for Luxe in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For restaurants around the country, increasing the amount of space permitted for outdoor dining has been a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to introduce new festival this summer

Published May 6, 2021

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Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to introduce new festival this summer

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After more than a year of uncertainty, fear and loss, the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to host an event this summer that will bring back smiles and fun, as well as a needed boost to local businesses and artists.

From left, Grosse Pointe City Urban Forestry Commissioners Larry Saylor (with Pippa) and Alaine Bush join City Forester Brian Colter to mark Arbor Day by planting a snowdrift crabapple tree at Elworthy Field in the City.

Published May 4, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City’s tree program reaches new height

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Driving through Grosse Pointe City, motorists might notice well-kept older homes, yards and mature trees. Even with losses from devastating tree killers like the emerald ash borer and Dutch elm disease, the City has maintained an impressive canopy.

Published May 4, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Arbor Day 2021 rooted in remembrance in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials honored victims of COVID-19 while also marking Arbor Day this year.

Published May 1, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Residents get ready to start shredding

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Local residents with an abundance of unwanted personal documents can start gathering that paperwork to dispose of it in a permanent and safe manner.