GROSSE POINTE WOODS NEWS
Developer withdraws controversial rezoning plan after Grosse Pointe Woods community backlash
Read full article: Developer withdraws controversial rezoning plan after Grosse Pointe Woods community backlashIt’s a big sigh of relief for Grosse Pointe Woods residents after the petitioner behind a new project at 20160 Mack Avenue decided to withdraw the rezoning application.
Woman pleads guilty to selling fentanyl that caused 3 deaths in Grosse Pointe Woods
Read full article: Woman pleads guilty to selling fentanyl that caused 3 deaths in Grosse Pointe WoodsA woman from Harper Woods has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to the deaths of three people in 2023.
Grosse Pointe Woods residents push back against proposed zoning change on Mack Avenue
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods residents push back against proposed zoning change on Mack AvenueResidents gathered ahead of a city council meeting to voice opposition to a proposed zoning change that would allow a medical office building on Mack Avenue to be replaced by commercial businesses.
Grosse Pointe Woods wine shop COO charged with allegedly diverting $350K to personal account
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods wine shop COO charged with allegedly diverting $350K to personal accountIshpinder Sahni, 31, of Grosse Pointe Woods, was charged with embezzling over $350,000 from a wine shop where he worked.
Grosse Pointe Woods family shares bittersweet moment ahead of Detroit Lions playoff game
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods family shares bittersweet moment ahead of Detroit Lions playoff gameA Grosse Pointe Woods family has had Detroit Lions season tickets since the 1950s. As the team is coming up on their second playoff game, it's clear their family's commitment has paid off, but they're calling this season bittersweet.
Grosse Pointe Woods man charged with murder after reportedly shooting teen brother
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods man charged with murder after reportedly shooting teen brotherA 29-year-old man is facing the possibility of life in prison after allegedly shooting his 19-year-old brother in the head in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Metro Detroit golf pro says he’s ready for his big shot ahead of Rocket Mortgage Classic
Read full article: Metro Detroit golf pro says he’s ready for his big shot ahead of Rocket Mortgage ClassicPGA is coming to Detroit with the Rocket Mortgage Classic, with names like Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau, and Colin Morikawa. There will be plenty of guys to follow, but there's one player with local ties who's easy to root for.
Grosse Pointe Woods driver charged with killing teacher who was changing tire on I-94
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods driver charged with killing teacher who was changing tire on I-94A Grosse Pointe Woods woman has been charged with killing a teacher who was changing a tire on the shoulder of I-94.
Sources say Grosse Pointe Woods police missed suspected drug evidence in deaths of 3 people
Read full article: Sources say Grosse Pointe Woods police missed suspected drug evidence in deaths of 3 peopleSources told Local 4 that Grosse Pointe Woods police missed suspected drug evidence when responding to two homes where three people had died.
Community on edge after mysterious death in Grosse Pointe Woods
Read full article: Community on edge after mysterious death in Grosse Pointe WoodsThree employees at a Grosse Pointe Woods pizzeria died over the weekend, leaving residents wondering what happened. Some were speculating it may be related to the fentanyl crisis that was plaguing many communities, but police don't seem convinced just yet.
2 men who used paystubs as demand notes during Metro Detroit bank robbery spree have been charged
Read full article: 2 men who used paystubs as demand notes during Metro Detroit bank robbery spree have been chargedA federal grand jury charged two men for their roles in a bank robbery spree in Eastpointe, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods, and Redford Township.
Paper trail from demand notes helps FBI capture 2 robbers who hit 4 Metro Detroit banks
Read full article: Paper trail from demand notes helps FBI capture 2 robbers who hit 4 Metro Detroit banksA man who targeted four banks in Eastpointe, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods, and Redford Township was identified by police after accidentally leaving some critical information on a demand note.
How paper used for demand notes helped FBI track down 2 robbers who targeted 4 banks in Metro Detroit
Read full article: How paper used for demand notes helped FBI track down 2 robbers who targeted 4 banks in Metro DetroitA man who targeted four banks in Eastpointe, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods, and Redford Township was identified by police after accidentally leaving some critical information on a demand note.
14-year-old girl charged for threat that caused lockdown at Grosse Pointe North High School
Read full article: 14-year-old girl charged for threat that caused lockdown at Grosse Pointe North High SchoolA 14-year-old girl has been charged for making a threat that caused a lockdown at Grosse Pointe North High School.
20-year-old man attacked, dragged while walking dog in Grosse Pointe Woods
Read full article: 20-year-old man attacked, dragged while walking dog in Grosse Pointe WoodsGrosse Pointe Woods police are investigating an attempted abduction of a 20-year-old man who says he was attacked and dragged while walking his dog.
Grosse Pointe Woods middle schooler arrested after making threat as joke, police say
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods middle schooler arrested after making threat as joke, police sayA middle school student from Grosse Pointe Woods has been arrested after admitting to making a school threat as a joke, police said.
Emergency 911 text now available to residents in Grosse Pointe communities, Harper Woods
Read full article: Emergency 911 text now available to residents in Grosse Pointe communities, Harper WoodsBeginning Tuesday, Nov. 30, citizens in the Grosse Pointe communities and Harper Woods will be able to send text messages directly to 911 in case of an emergency.
This Indian restaurant cooks up its dishes in an authentic tandoori oven
Read full article: This Indian restaurant cooks up its dishes in an authentic tandoori ovenServing up sauteed rice dishes, curries packed with flavor, and marinated chicken that’s been deliciously char-grilled is basically a family tradition for Syed Mutaher. Michelle Oliver takes us to Dine in the D at the family-owned, Noorjahan Indian Grill.
Driver tries to rob kids at gunpoint in Harper Woods while they walked back from middle school event
Read full article: Driver tries to rob kids at gunpoint in Harper Woods while they walked back from middle school eventA driver tried to rob two children at gunpoint in Harper Woods while they were walking home from a middle school event, police said.
All clear: Eastside Detroit residents can resume using tap water amid discoloration concerns
Read full article: All clear: Eastside Detroit residents can resume using tap water amid discoloration concernsResidents of Detroit’s Cornerstone Village, East English Village and Morningside neighborhoods can resume using drinking water after flushing their plumbing following an investigation into brown, rusty water coming from taps.
Rusty water investigation in 3 Detroit neighborhoods expands to Grosse Pointe Woods
Read full article: Rusty water investigation in 3 Detroit neighborhoods expands to Grosse Pointe WoodsAn investigation into rust-colored water coming out of taps in three Detroit neighborhoods has expanded to include Grosse Pointe Woods.