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Behind the Wheel: Patriotic cruise to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (626+ words) METRO DETROIT — The celebration of America’s semiquincentennial continues with Macomb’s 250 Patriotic Cruise on July 25. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido put together a committee this year to plan something special to mark the nation’s milestone birthday of 250 years. They came up…...
Sterling Heights celebrates nation’s 250 years
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (373+ words) STERLING HEIGHTS — With a blazing sun hanging overhead, Sterling Heights wished a hardy happy birthday to the United States of America July 8. The city’s salute to the nation’s semiquincentennial unfolded on the football field at Stevenson High School with about…...
Southfield celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
1+ week, 5+ day ago (262+ words) SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States with a family-friendly event. Southfield’s America 250 event took place on June 24 on the front lawn of the municipal campus, located at 26000 Evergreen Road. The event celebrated history with…...
Water safety projects move forward in Farmington
2+ week, 5+ day ago (307+ words) FARMINGTON — At its meeting June 15, the Farmington City Council unanimously approved a five-year contract with HydroCorp for a residential cross-connection control program. The program inspects the piping that delivers clean drinking water to each home to ensure that it is…...
Foundation revives bike parade to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
4+ week, 1+ day ago (318+ words) By: K. Michelle Moran | Grosse Pointe Times | Published June 16, 2026 GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park youngsters are invited to get creative as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Grosse Pointe Park Foundation President Bob Bury said the bike parade is…...
Community invited to contribute to time capsule project in Oakland Township
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (432+ words) By: Mary Beth Almond | Rochester Post | Published May 12, 2026 OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Community members in Oakland Township are invited to help preserve today’s memories for future generations. The Oakland Township Historical Society, with grant funding from the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester,…...
Wild Lights shining amid the early snow
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (533+ words) The trail is lit up by the various light sculptures at the Detroit Zoo. By: Taylor Christensen | Royal Oak Review | Published December 16, 2025 The 4D theater addition to the general admission Wild Lights ticket features “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” ROYAL OAK — The…...