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The snack struggle, courtesy of Mombeau’s Table
As a parent, I’ve always had a complicated relationship with snacks. Ninety percent of the snacks my kids eat are empty calories packed in brightly-colored bags. And these brightly-colored bags cost a fortune and are gone in two days. Sure, I always have cucumbers and carrots,…
Opening day!: Full Circle opens James and Patricia Anderson Innovation Center
Teammates — members of Full Circle’s TEAM 26 program, a day program for adults with developmental disabilities — dove right in to make personal pizzas their first day at the James and Patricia Anderson Innovation Center, which opened Sept. 8. The center, the former Henry Ford…
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…
Kowalski thrives in net for South field hockey
In a sport like field hockey, good goalkeeping can be a true game changer. The Grosse Pointe South varsity field hockey team feels lucky to have a goalkeeper it believes is among the best in the state. That goalie is senior Harriet Kowalski, a veteran leader who helps set the…
Movie Junkie Mark: ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” 2019 – Rated PG 1 hr 49 min 4/5 Stars Stories told by animals can be a delight. I’ve recently viewed three such movies. “Good Boy” was a creepy horror film as seen through the eyes of a pet dog. It isn’t narrated by the canine so you’re left on…
Get amped up with Mac Watts at outdoor concert
Nashville superstar and Michigan native Mac Watts will take the stage once again during an outdoor fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 26, that benefits the future home of Michael B’s Cafe. The headliner — who was raised in Bloomfield Hills before making it big in Music City — is one part…
South football dominates Stevenson, improves to 4-0
So far this fall, nobody has stopped the Grosse Pointe South varsity football team. That trend continued Friday, Sept. 18. The Blue Devils hosted Stevenson in a MAC Red Division showdown where South improved to 4-0 with a dominant 38-0 win against the Titans. “We felt like this…
Unbeaten North boys soccer keeps rolling against Fraser
Winning streaks in sports are nice, but when the streak gets into double digits, that is when it starts to feel like something special is really happening. The Grosse Pointe North varsity boys soccer team is starting to get that special feeling this season. After more than a…
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…
Yard and Estate Sale Map
Issue Date: September 24, 2026 The post Yard and Estate Sale Map first appeared on Grosse Pointe News .
Moross Greenway fall cleanup is Oct. 10
The Moross Greenway Project is looking for volunteers for its annual Big Fall Cleanup event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Volunteers are asked to bring a good pair of work gloves; boots are recommended, as the islands may be wet. Trash bags/buckets, trash pickers and…
Rural Michigan leaders push back against data center boom as election looms
The U- M survey indicated that nearly 6 in 10 local government leaders believe regulation of hyperscale data centers by Michigan’s state and local governments should be a very high priority.