Grosse Pointe News

The Grosse Pointe Public School System has hired Sue Lucchese and Lillie Loder as supervisors of special education.

The Detroit Zoo and Detroit Institute of Arts lost a court fight over funding last week, but could win it back this week with the help of Gov. Rick Snyder.

The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Zoo lost a round in court this week when a judge ruled that local communities can capture part of their revenue for things like fancy streetlights, decorative pavers and other improvements in their downtown districts.

Marketron, a provider of software solutions and business services, has expanded its partnership with Grosse Pointe, Michigan-based broadcast company Saga Communications .

Eight homeowners on the 22nd annual Grosse Pointe Garden Center's garden tour express colorful and imaginative individuality through plantings by the dozens and landscaping to instill feelings from tranquility to excitement.

It's a challenge, but after a few months in office, Alberta Tinsley-Talabi said she's confident her district is coming together.

Acclaim for Imran Mihas continued Tuesday, June 4, at an all-school assembly. Representatives from Sodexo flew in from around the country to congratulate the Maire Elementary School fourth grader on winning the company's 2013 Future Chefs: Healthy Salad Challenge.

The following article by Elizabeth Jamett, director of college guidance at University Liggett School, was reprinted from Liggett Life, Liggett's daily blog about life at the school.

Grosse Pointers gathered at the Friday, June 7, ribbon cutting of Services for Older Citizens new facility in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Broadcast business software developer and services provider Marketron has expanded its partnership with Grosse Pointe, Mich.-based broadcast company Saga Communications.

The alligator wrestling act will be all in good fun, said Joanna Hardesty, president of the Hamburg Enhanced Recreation Organization.

Board Policy 5840 now identifies student groups as "recognized" student groups, not "authorized" student groups as was previously in policy, a revision the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education approved in a 6-1 decision at its May 20 regular meeting.

With all the booze sloshed from pleasure craft anchored during summer weekends in Kerby Cove, it's a wonder Lake St. Clair doesn't register 80 proof.

In attendance last Thursday to celebrate Gary Abud's honor were from left, superintendent Tom Harwood, board of education trustee Cindy Pangborn, trustee Brian Summerfi eld, Abud and treasurer Judy Gafa.

Many roads and water mains in this city have miles to go before being above average.

The Grosse Pointe Historical Society's charge is to gather, preserve, disseminate and promote the area's stories.

The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Dan Fastenberg As tough as the labor market is, college grads still have an easier time than those with only a high school degree.

School wasn't in session Saturday, but nearly a dozen garden statues were found lined up at the front door of Grosse Pointe South as if they were waiting to enter and go to their lockers.

A defense lawyer has asked a federal judge to avoid sending former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway to jail at her sentencing Tuesday for bank fraud.

Looking for work in Grosse Pointe? Here's a sample of some local places that are hiring, according to sites, including CareerBuilder.com and Indeed.com . Front Desk Administration at OfficeTeam.