News in Grosse Pointe
School Board Candidate-Ginny Jeup
Virginia “Ginny” Jeup Campaign website: jeupforschoolboard.org Campaign email: ginnyjeup4schools@gmail.com Years in Grosse Pointe: 26 Profession: Business owner Endorsements: Former GPPSS Superintendent Andrea Tuttle, Pointers for Academic Excellence, former Grosse Pointe Park…
School Board Candidate-Michelle White
Michelle White Campaign website: michellewhite4gpschools.com Campaign email: info@michellewhiteforgpschools.com Years in Grosse Pointe: 18 Occupation: Community volunteer Endorsements: State Rep. Veronica Paiz, Gun Sense Candidate designation by Moms Demand Action What three…
North bounces back with win over Fitzgerald
Everything seemed to be working against the Grosse Pointe North varsity football team in the buildup to its game against Warren Fitzgerald Friday, Sept. 18. Coming off their first loss of the season a week earlier, the Norsemen had to adjust to what was supposed to be a home game…
Sporting Equipment Drive returns next week
THE GROSSE POINTES — Last fall’s inaugural All Pointes Sporting Equipment Drive at Neff Park brought in more than $40,000 worth of new and gently used sporting equipment to be donated to kids in need. “It was the largest donation, at least to that point, that Leveling the Playing…
Community Joiner Fair returns with bestselling author Priya Parker
At a time when many people are searching for deeper connections and a stronger sense of belonging, three community organizations are inviting residents to discover meaningful ways to get involved close to home. The Grosse Pointe Public Library, The War Memorial and The Family…
Gillian Moss named winner of fall Teacher Appreciation Contest
For Gillian Moss, some of the most important lessons she learned in school had little to do with textbooks or tests. They came from teachers who took the time to truly know her. Moss, recently selected as the winner of the Grosse Pointe News’ fall Teacher Appreciation Contest, is…
South alumna named Goldwater Scholar for Parkinson’s research
When Zosia Greer moved to Grosse Pointe during second grade, she had no idea she would end up spending her college years trying to understand the ins and outs of how the human brain functions. Greer, now 21, a Grosse Pointe South High School alum and Oberlin College student, has…
Junior League’s Kitchens for a Cause is Sept. 25-26
The Junior League of Detroit has cooked up a new fundraiser, welcoming the public to tour seven newly renovated Grosse Pointe kitchens while raising funds for charity. Kitchens for a Cause takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, and invites design…
Eshman’s hat trick lifts North boys soccer over Blue Devils
The Grosse Pointe North varsity boys soccer team couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2026 season. The biggest highlight of the team’s early winning streak came Saturday, Sept. 12. The Norsemen hosted Grosse Pointe South for the teams’ annual crosstown showdown, with…
Tau Beta Fall Market around the corner
A weekend of curated shopping for a worthy cause returns to the Grosse Pointe Club next month when the Tau Beta Fall Market opens to raise money for The Children’s Center of Detroit. The market unfolds in two parts: a ticketed preview party Thursday, Oct. 1, and public Market…
Pointer fences through life
Dave Foley is single-handedly keeping fencing in Grosse Pointe alive — and has been for quite some time. He’s a creature of habit and it’s a matter of inertia. Once he starts doing something, he’s likely to continue doing it for the next several decades. (Aside from smoking,…
Ford House Harvest Day returns Sept. 26
Ford House will host its annual Harvest Day from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, featuring 80 local makers, artisans and craftspeople — the event’s largest vendor lineup yet after growing from 30 vendors two years ago to 60 last year. Guests can stroll the property’s fall…