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K. Michelle Moran

C&G Staff Reporter – Grosse Pointe Times

Published April 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe Shores adopts more restrictive fireworks ordinance

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Summer might be coming soon, but if you were thinking about spending the season setting off fireworks, you’re going to need to revise those plans if you’ll be in Grosse Pointe Shores. The city is one of many throughout the state — including Grosse Pointe City and Farms — to have adopted a more restrictive fireworks ordinance after the state Legislature made such an ordinance possible in December 2018.

Published April 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores volunteers honored for growing annual Arbor Day activities

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Arbor Day in Grosse Pointe Shores is always a “tree-mendous” celebration, but as the city marks its 16th anniversary as a Tree City USA, city leaders hope even more residents will get involved.

Published April 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Restaurant Week serves up something for all tastes

GROSSE POINTES — Whether there’s a restaurant you already love or a new one you’ve been meaning to try, Grosse Pointe Restaurant Week is a great excuse to dine out. From April 28 to May 4, eateries that serve up everything from sandwiches to steaks to sweet treats are participating in the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce’s eighth annual Grosse Pointe Restaurant Week.

Published April 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Experimental show promises 30 short plays in 60 minutes

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Despite debuting on the stage in 1988 — almost 20 years before Twitter — “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” could be seen as a play for the Twitter age.

Published April 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Find great gifts and give back at Spring Market fundraiser

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Tired of porch pirates swiping your online purchases? Outwit the crooks while supporting a worthy cause by shopping at Tau Beta Association’s 16th annual Spring Market.

Published April 17, 2019

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Anniversary edition of Detroit Jazz Festival embraces past while looking to future

DETROIT — His performances were canceled in 2014 and 2017 because of foul weather, but this year, Stanley Clarke seems to have come up with a way to outsmart Mother Nature: He’s the artist-in-residence for the 2019 Detroit Jazz Festival.

Published April 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Early police vehicle purchase to save Grosse Pointe City money

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Taking care of an unexpected purchase now will save Grosse Pointe City money in the future.

Published April 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Crime rates ‘historically low’ in Shores in 2018

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — When it comes to crime, 2018 was another fairly quiet year in Grosse Pointe Shores. In the recently released 2018 crime report, Part I crimes, which are classified by the FBI as more serious offenses, fell from 15 incidents in 2017 to 10 in 2018. There were no robberies, burglaries, murders, rapes or arsons reported last year in the Shores.

Published April 9, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Ancient beverage brings something new to Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A couple of business newcomers are hoping that local residents will feel the need — the need for mead. This week, Rana Jundy and Julijana Simjanovski opened Recolte Meads at 15308 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park’s business district. Theirs is the first meadery in the Grosse Pointes and offers residents a chance to sample this ancient alcoholic beverage.

Published April 9, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

New Grosse Pointe City website to be built this year

GROSSE POINTE CITY — It might seem like it fell off the radar of Grosse Pointe City officials in the wake of last year’s scramble to come up with alternatives and designs for new Department of Public Works and Municipal Court facilities, but a new City website is still very much in play.

Published April 9, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City acknowledges top lifesaving, crime-fighting efforts of last year

GROSSE POINTE CITY — From saving lives to solving crimes, Grosse Pointe City’s Public Safety Department had a lot to be proud of in 2018. Public Safety Director Stephen Poloni presented officers with awards for going above and beyond the call of duty at a ceremony that took place during a March 18 Grosse Pointe City Council meeting at the Neighborhood Club.

Published April 9, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Residents warned to watch out for oak wilt

GROSSE POINTES — As if homeowners didn’t have enough to worry about with emerald ash borer and Dutch elm disease, now they need to also be vigilant about the deadly tree disease oak wilt.

Published April 9, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Ford House officials beam with pride as construction continues

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The new visitor center and administrative buildings on the grounds of the historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores are finally starting to take shape.

Published April 2, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Hoppy days are here again

GROSSE POINTES — It’s so close, you can almost smell the jellybeans! Easter is just around the corner, and with it are the annual egg hunts where children can collect candy and meet some of their favorite seasonal characters.

Published April 2, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Cities hope to get state funding for Fisher Road

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe City and Farms officials are hoping they can take advantage of a new competitive grant program in the state budget.