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War Memorial to break ground on theater reconstruction
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — “We’re back!” said Maria Miller, president and CEO of The War Memorial, as she announced a groundbreaking ceremony to reconstruct the former Patriot Theater, which was rendered a total loss amid the devastation of flooding and basement backups in June 2021.…
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…
Beef broth bowls, courtesy of Mombeau’s Table
Quick family meal nights are back, and I’m ready with some new recipes to keep everyone interested. Beef broth bowls have been taking social media by storm lately, so naturally, I had to bite, literally. My kids love anything served in a bowl. Whether it’s chicken shawarma bowls,…
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…
Woods woman recognized by Ossian Sweet Foundation
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Work with one Detroit-based foundation has earned a Woods woman an award from another. Patti Kukula, executive director of the Detroit Public Safety Foundation, was honored Saturday, Sept. 12, with the 2026 Gladys Sweet Humanitarian of the Year Award. “I’m…
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…
Movie Junkie Mark: ‘Manchester by the Sea’
By Mark Domin MOVIE REVIEW “Manchester by the Sea” 2016 – Rated R 2 hr 17 min 4/5 Stars For the life of me. I just don’t understand what every one sees in Ben Affleck. With the exception of “The Tender Bar,” he seems so wooden and stilted in every film I’ve seen him in. His…
Mitchell helps create winning culture with ULS boys soccer
When people think about impactful soccer players, many probably go to the strikers or the players up front on the attack who are scoring goals. However, it can’t be understated how important it is for a team to have a star on defense. That is what the University Liggett School…
Data center news: Dingell calls for pause on University of Michigan’s Ypsilanti Township supercomputing project
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell calls for pause on the University of Michigan's planned $1.25-billion computing facility in Ypsilanti Township, citing lack of transparency. Plus: Warren and Dearborn advance data center moratoriums, a poll shows nearly two-thirds of Michigan voters…
Voices: Michigan’s water systems need cybersecurity coordination after summer attacks
Nine Michigan water systems reported cyber intrusions this summer as part of nationwide attacks on water infrastructure. Brandon Jessup argues the state needs coordinated defenses, not fragmented responses.