Jody McVeigh

“This director of choral activities at Grosse Pointe North High School won the 2020 ‘Jeopardy!’ Teacher Tournament.” “Who is Ben Henri?” is the correct answer. bit.ly/2YiRss4

George Floyd’s death at the hands of a uniformed policeman ignited international outrage, including demonstrations in Grosse Pointe Woods, Park and City, as well as a 200-vehicle caravan with participants from the Pointes, Harper Woods and Detroit. bit.ly/2YqInxx

A common thread was woven through Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South high schools’ virtual commencement ceremonies — strength and resilience in the face of loss. bit.ly/2BOLRSP

As Aaron Whittaker began to restore the building he purchased at the corner of Charlevoix and Wayburn, the owner of GPH Services began to uncover traces of its history -- and he'd love to learn more. bit.ly/2MCTw8R

Following a public debate about waving the LGBTQ pride flag from city hall, Park residents ushered in nationally recognized LGBTQ Pride Month with around 40 other Balfour residents, painting their sidewalks in the flag’s rainbow colors May 31. bit.ly/3eUi2yG

The @TheGPPL's Summer Reading program, “Imagine Your Story,” takes place June 1 to Aug. 14, with an official kickoff event planned 1 p.m. June 6, featuring Cirque Amongus. bit.ly/3cDhpYw

Team members at Grosse Pointe Financial devote time to community service every year and this year -- amid COVID-19 -- is no different. bit.ly/2Y428Lg

The Village welcomes back shoppers with live music in the City of Grosse Pointe on Saturday, June 6. Bop & Shop musicians will perform Saturday afternoons in June. bit.ly/2UeYEnW

The choral directors at @GPSouthHS and @GPNorth are making the most of their virtual classes. bit.ly/2MpQHbg

Trombly Elementary teachers returned to pack their supplies and materials and clean out their classrooms. Typically parent volunteers would have helped, but teachers were on their own this year; however, parents and students found a way to cheer them up. bit.ly/36YGvQB

Seven Provencal Road properties annexed last year from Grosse Pointe Woods will remain in Grosse Pointe Farms, according to a Wayne County Circuit Court ruling last week. bit.ly/2Y6skoG

Nearly 60 municipal employees in Harper Woods were treated to lunch May 14, thanks to Wayne County Commissioner Tim Killeen and members of city council, as well as Judge Dan Palmer and Mayor Ken Poynter. bit.ly/2yLAbPO

Gail Marlow hasn’t taken a day off work in three years. Since co-founding Motor City Mitten Mission three years ago, she has spent every day dedicated to helping the homeless, the needy, the sick and those striving for a better way of life. bit.ly/2ZJTofB

First English Lutheran offers drive-in worship services Sundays at 10 a.m. The church regularly welcomes 40 to 45 cars and offers communion, which parishes have been lacking since church buildings were shuttered in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. bit.ly/2ZMnhMi

Wendy Bradley joined Northeastern Toastmasters in 1985 and has benefited greatly from her membership, even as the club adapts to new ways of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group currently hosts its twice monthly meetings on Zoom. bit.ly/2M9InfB

Health and safety restrictions won’t stop LGBTQ residents and their supporters from making their presence known in the Pointes. WeGP launched a campaign for what might be its most ambitious and innovative Pride Month celebration yet, planned June 13-20. bit.ly/2M7SyBC

A projected loss in billions of dollars to the state general fund and school-aid fund from the COVID-19-related economic shutdown is expected to negatively impact school funding, with districts across the state looking at ways to address this shortfall. bit.ly/2X7pwIu

Plans for the Rotary Tot Lot's "re-imagining" are back in full swing after construction workers were allowed back to work last week. bit.ly/3fRltHt

A procession stretching from Kerby Field to I-94 and led by the Grosse Pointe Farms K-9 unit passed by Ascension St. John Hospital campus May 4, in an effort to honor both hospital personnel and first responders. bit.ly/3funXLS