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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…
100 Women GP completes first year
THE GROSSE POINTES — 100 Women Grosse Pointe recently completed its first year with a fourth round of giving and a $12,000 donation to the Rory Belle Foundation. The foundation assists people who have been diagnosed with NARS1, a recently identified and rare genetic disorder that…
Roasted tomato pasta with a kick, courtesy of Mombeau’s Table
In all honesty, the quart of jalapeños that I decided to buy at the Eastern Market last week has been a challenge to get through. There were about 20. I’ve tossed them in salsa, cucumber and corn salad with the bulk being used for bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. I do have a few…
Chamber presents first Retail Week
The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce is trying something new with the introduction of its first Retail Week, planned Sept. 20 to 26. The brainchild of chamber board member and business owner Jenny Buda, Retail Week aims to connect shoppers with businesses throughout the Pointes.…
South football routs Roseville 40-0
Grosse Pointe South varsity football and the Roseville Panthers have formed an entertaining rivalry over the past few seasons as two of the top teams in the MAC White Division, often meeting in the playoffs as well. Despite South’s move to the MAC Red Division this season, the…
Movie Junkie Mark: ‘That’s What I Am’
By Mark Domin MOVIE REVIEW “That’s What I Am” 2011 – Rated PG 1 hr 41 min 4/5 Stars I’ve found you can usually determine just how good a film is going to be in the first 10 minutes or so. This one was no exception. It opens with a series of newsreel footage of events that took…
After F2 tornado, Detroit council wants to know about DTE Energy alternatives
Following tornado damage that left thousands without power, Detroit City Council members are calling for the city to explore alternatives to DTE Energy, citing persistent outages, rising costs, and aging infrastructure that struggles with severe weather.
Downriver residents call for Wyandotte to switch drinking water source due to pollution near Detroit River intake
Environmental advocates are calling for Wyandotte to switch from its Detroit River intake to the Great Lakes Water Authority system due to contaminated groundwater that flows from a nearby BASF facility. State regulators and the city say the water quality meets standards.
DPW to Collect Storm Damaged Limbs
The Livonia Department of Public Works will conduct a citywide, one-time sweep to provide chipper service for brush and branches following the recent storms.
Beware of Scammers Pretending to Be From the City
Scammers are impersonating City of Livonia departments, commissions, and even City employees. These fraudulent communications may come through phone calls, emails, text messages, or social media and can appear very convincing.
How Michigan attorney general race could reshape utility regulation, ratepayer protection
Michigan's next attorney general will decide whether to continue Dana Nessel's work challenging utilities over rate hikes and environmental issues.