Grosse Pointe

LittleGuide Detroit proves to be a huge resource for families with little ones

Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.

The intricately decorated interior of the First Congregational Church in Wyandotte is a significant example of the artistic craftsmanship of the turn of the twentieth century.
State celebrates 19 historic sites added to National Register; 10 of them in metro Detroit

“These 19 historic properties listed in 2023 help to tell a more complete history at the local, state, and national levels," said State Historic Preservation Officer Ryan Schumaker.

Learn all the right moves at Argentine Tango Detroit dance studio.
5 date night ideas sure to stir up the romance in Macomb County

Here are five fun and exciting ideas for your next date night in Macomb County.

8 Things: Outdoor fun to squeeze into your summer

Metro Detroit SHINES in the summer, and we know how to do it well. Here are eight ways to get out and embrace the season before it comes to an end. 

Macomb County Pride Festival in 2021.
Macomb County Pride hosts opportunities for LGBTQ+ community to connect year round

The newly-established nonprofit was formed to fill the gap in resources for the county’s LGBTQ+ community. Macomb County Pride offers a variety of opportunities for people to connect in a supportive environment, and not just during Pride Month. 

How do we talk to our children about Oxford? Guidelines for navigating hard conversations

Parents around Metro Detroit are grappling with how to talk to their children about the fatal shooting at Oxford High School on Tuesday. Sadly, they aren't alone, but there are resources to help. We've compiled a list of guides that can assist with navigating tough conversations.

Heather Bendure and Matt Martus are trying to protect their Grosse Pointe Park bungalow from future flooding.
How Metro Detroit homeowners are protecting their properties from future floods

In the wake of widespread flooding across the region this summer, homeowners are taking matters into their own hands to protect their properties. From removable paneling and shelving options to waterproof furniture and insurance riders, Greg Tasker gets the best tips on water damage prevention as experts warn that “as a homeowner, you have to stop thinking 'I will fix this by building back like it was originally'."

The historic Ford House on Ford Cove, Lake St. Clair
The Ford House wants to return one mile of Lake St. Clair shoreline to nature

“Ninety-nine percent of Lake St. Clair’s shoreline is not in its original condition, so Ford House will be recreating the natural world, and that’s an exciting process,” says Kevin Drotos, Ford House Invasive Species and Woodland Specialist.

It’s not often that an inner-ring suburb like Southfield has the chance to redevelop nearly 100 acres but that’s just the opportunity the old Northland Center site presents
The top metro Detroit development stories to watch in 2021

Adventures in city planning. Reinvigorating our downtowns. Innovations in infrastructure. Here are some developments to keep an eye on in 2021.

Friendship Cheer Program instructors Kathy Smith and Maria Streberger cheering with Gracie Trocino.
Voices of Youth: 3 Metro Detroit teens share their inspiring experiences with special needs program

For over two decades, Kids on the Go has been dedicated to serving children with special needs in the Grosse Pointe area. This year even a pandemic couldn't stop them from carrying out that mission.

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