What Are You Willing to Spend on Your Kid's Halloween Costume?

Will you DIY or hit the stores?

Michigan Pint Bill Hopes to Eliminate 'Beer Fraud'

Plan to Pay More to Heat Your Home This Winter

More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.

Tigers Game 5 Chances?

Stages of Faith

Grand Opening Celebration

Howard's Fine Jewelry 65th Anniversary Celebration in support of Shades of Pink Foundation

Free Educational Event

Eminem's Daughter Crowned Homecoming Queen

Here are the top five stories of the day, from our Patch sites in southeast Michigan.

20th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Spiritual Guides For Meditation and Contemplation-

Map: Where Do the Divorced Women Live in Town?

The map below shows the number of divorced women across your neighborhood as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.

Driver Who Struck City Worker to Stand Trial

A driver charged with striking a city employee as he worked waived her preliminary exam and will stand trial in Macomb Circuit Court.

Get the Most Bang for Your Buck on Home Improvements

Maximize your home’s value with a modest investment.

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Courtroom Becomes A Classroom For Lake Shore Students

Students from Lake Shore High School attended proceedings Tuesday in 40th District Court.

Kennedy Students Take A Stand Against Bullying

Who's Hiring in St. Clair Shores?

In the job market? Here are some links to local jobs.

Greenwood Teachers Sing to Inspire Students for the MEAP

Teachers at Greenwood Elementary School modified a One Direction song for the MEAP test and performed their version during a school-wide rally.

Man Makes False Police Report to Avoid Paying for New Door

Here are the top five stories of the day, from our Patch sites in southeast Michigan.

MEAP Testing Begins Tuesday

Michigan students in grades 3 through 9 will be tested in reading, writing, math, science and social studies for the next two weeks.

Eagle Pointe Apartments Coming Down

Enjoy A Year of Flower for $35 from English Gardens

What’s the Going Rate for Sealing a Driveway?

Keeping your driveway sealed is a smart investment that won’t require a second mortgage.

Map: Who in Town Works From Home?

The map below shows which areas have the most people working from home.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Share Your Fall Photos on Patch

The leaves are starting to turn, and Halloween is just around the corner.

Religion and Coping

Last Day to Register to Vote for November Election

Monday is the final day to register for the November general election.

Senior Expo, Golf Course Work and Classic Movie Planned for This Week

City council to meet, a free showing of a classic movie and a fundraiser are among events planned for this week.

SCS Firefighters Share Safety Tips, Tours, Fall Treats At Open House

Fire Prevention Week started with an open house Sunday at the St. Clair Shores Fire Department.

Poetry and God

News Roundup: UAW Helps Build Ramp for Boy with Spina Bifida

Plus more must-read stories from around southeast Michigan this week.

Feature Your Small Business on St. Clair Shores Patch

Fill out this easy form, send a picture and your business could appear on Patch.

Four Pianos: A Piano Extravaganza

Block-by-Block St. Clair Shores: How Many Inexpensive Homes, Rich Neighbors, Divorced Men and Gen X Moms are in Your Neighborhood?

One click is worth a thousand words.

Gratitude and Happiness

Lake Shore Wins Homecoming Game

It was a split night for St. Clair Shores' two high school football teams hosting homecoming games Friday.

Police Roundup: Man With 'God' Tattoo Put Gun in Pizza Shop Cashier's Face, Police Say

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

Foodie Roundup: New Restaurant Offers More Than 75 Types of Tequila

Plus more food and restaurant news from around southeast Michigan.