Dating Dearth? These Michigan Cities Are the Worst

It’s not you — well, maybe it is you — but it also could be where you live.

Grosse Pointe Park Among Happiest Cities in Michigan

They’re downright miserable in Pontiac, Inkster Flint, Beecher and Highland Park, though.

Abuse Claim Against Priest Who Served in Pointes 'Credible'

Decade after his death, Archdiocese says allegation of abuse by priest who served in 20 southeast Michigan parishes “found to be credible."

Today, a Special Little Boy 'Got His Angel Wings'

Chad Carr passes away at five-years old, but what a difference he made

What Time It Gets Dark Now That Clocks Have Fallen Back

With the end of Daylight Saving Time, clocks have fallen back, giving us one less hour of sunlight.

Dog Shot With Arrow Up For Adoption

Dog found with arrow in its head now ready for loving forever home

Autumn Leaves Begin To Fall... and the City Picks Them Up

All five Grosse Pointe communities have leaf pickup programs in full swing

Daylight Saving Time 2015: When it Gets Dark in Grosse Pointe

Get ready “dark-30.” The sun will start setting earlier and earlier until the Winter Solstice. Here are some tips to make it easier.

Woods park pass procedure changing

City implements several changes to park-pass policy for 2016

When Does Daylight Saving Time End in Grosse Pointe?

The end of daylight saving time is also a good time to change your smoke alarm batteries.

Charity Softball Game Supports Michigan's Wounded Vets

Organizers hope to raise $13,000 as veterans take on Dearborn police and firefighters. Read on for all the details.

Metro Detroit Trans Teen Gets Gift of Hormones from Mom: WATCH

“I felt like I was in a box for a long, long time and it was just unlocked,” says teen, who was born a boy, but has identified as a girl.

Zoo Officials Chirping with Excitement Over Breeding Program

The Detroit Zoo has been spending about $98,000 a year to acquire crickets, diet for amphibians and other animals.

Ashley Madison: How Many Cheaters Live in Grosse Pointe?

As imperfect as they are, you may be surprised by the numbers.

Internet Loves Woman Who Says Baby Plans 'None of Your Business'

Michigan woman speaks out about being grilled about children -- or the lack of them.

Whooping Cough Makes a Return in Tri-County Area

The numbers may seem high, but they’re nowhere near the record for this time of the year.

Move to Form Grosse Pointes NAACP Gets Huge Response

Resident says she’s seen change in 17 years, but more is still needed.

Not Enough Beans to Put on Regional Chili Cook-Off: Organizers

Organizers hope to return the sanctioned chili cook-off and Habitat for Humanity fundraiser next year.

Would You Watch Grisly Slaughterhouse Video for a Buck?

Meat producers say true aim of “10 Billion Lives” tour and similar activist tactics is to put animal agriculture out of business.

Metro Detroit Jesuit Astronomer Leads Vatican Observatory

Pope Francis appointed Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno to the post before he left for his Cuba/United States trip.

They're Baack / 'Turtle Man' / Humble Hero / GM Fined $900M / Bubonic Plague / Supermoon: Michigan's Top Reads

If you miss a day on Patch, you miss a lot. Catch up with some of our top stories for the week of Sept. 13-19.

Pastor Allegedly Skipped Key Step Before 2 Marriages: Divorcing First Wife

The pastor of the Southfield New Hope United Methodist Church said in a letter to congregants that "rhythm and blues got the best of me."

Michigan One of the Saddest Places in America: Analysis

Money might not buy happiness — and it doesn’t in Michigan, the 10th unhappiest place in America, according to WalletHub.

Detroit Zoo Weans Visitors Off the Bottle -- the Plastic Water Bottle, That Is

The phase out of bottled water — the single largest contributor of plastic waste in the United States — occurred a year ahead of schedule.

Grosse Pointes Looking at Establishing NAACP Branch

A meeting will be held later this month to gauge interest in establishing group to overcome reputation for exclusion in the Pointes.

Endangered Turtle Destined for Dinner Table 'SAFE' at Detroit Zoo

The western pond turtle is one of 10 species targeted in new Saving Animals From Extinction international conservation effort.

Michigan Bucket List: Check Them Off Or Die Trying

Do you think all of these things are really a thing?

Tea Party Trysters / Teen Sex Offender / Fake-A-Baby / Socks-Not-Pot / World's Oldest John / Dead Voters: Top Michigan Reads

If you miss a day on Patch, you miss a lot. Here’s a roundup of some the stories that made headlines in the last couple of weeks.

That Was a Hot One: What's Ahead as Kids Head Back to School

If it felt like the hottest day of the year, it almost was. Here’s a look at how long the heat will last.

Black Widow Spider Found in Grapes

Troy woman calls 911 after a black widow spider crawled out of a container of grapes she was rinsing.

Fallen Trooper / Home Invasion / Child Porn Investigation / Buckeyes Fan's Big Worry / 2016 White House Race: Michigan Reads

If you miss a day on Patch, you miss a lot. Catch up here with some of the week’s top stories.

Teen Choice Award Winner's Activism Started with a Girl Scout Cookie

At 11, she and Rhiannon Tomtishen began successful campaign to convince the Girl Scouts to stop using unsustainable palm oil in its cookies.

Should You Retire in Metro Detroit? No, According to New Analysis

New study from WalletHub uses Retirement Confidence Survey in study that shows Detroit is one of the worst places in the country to retire.

Top Schools / Sex Scandal Oldest U.S. Vet Dies / Personal Flamethrowers / Chimp Dies / Legal Cussing: Top Michigan Reads

If you miss a day on Patch, you miss a lot. Catch up on some to the top stories from the past week.

Ouch! Separate Lists Rap Unsexy, Unfriendly Detroit

Detroit apparently needs to up its game. Playboy has coarse assessment of The D, Condé Nast says the Motor City is unfriendly.

Downtown Traffic Is Going to be a Nightmare: Where to Park, Routes to Avoid

More than 85,000 people are expected downtown Saturday for Detroit Tigers baseball and Kenny Chesney and Idina Menzel concerts.

Michigan's Snobbiest Cities: Is Your City on the List?

Do you think where you live is snooty? Check out this ranking combining home prices, income and education, and amenities.

I-75 Repairs Could Take All Day, Detour Suggested

Motorists are urged to take an alternate route while MDOT crews repair large side-by-side holes.

Woodward Dream Cruise a Nightmare for 3 Classic Car Owners

Three collector vehicles stolen during the 21st annual Woodward Dream Cruise.

Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding in Lansing

The downpour has shut down roads and knocked out power throughout the area. Check out what residents are saying about it on social media.