Markj Heppner News Today

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies.

The four performances include Gabriel Brass Band, Killer Flamingos, Dave Hamilton Band, and the Michigan Philharmonic

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Metro Detroiters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a near-total solar eclipse close to home April 8, and the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores is teaming up with the Michigan Science Center to make sure it’s a safe and memorable experi

A grant from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be used to restore natural habitats of Ford Cove, part of Lake St. Clair shoreline.

The grounds and kidney-shaped swimming pool on the Ford House, the former home of the American car manufacturers, underwent a restoration.

The entire southeast corner of the estate was restored, and will welcome visitors after Aug. 1

GROSSE POINTES — She’s helmed the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce from its infancy and through a global pandemic, but now, Jennifer Palms Boettcher has left that post for a new challenge.

Ford House expands with new Visitor Center in Grosse Pointe Shores Posted at 10:21 AM, Jun 02, 2021 and last updated 2021-06-02 10:21:43-04 (WXYZ) — A major expansion to Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is now open in Grosse Pointe Shores. The non-profit is celebrating the opening of its new visitor center. Ford House President and CEO Mark J. Heppner joined 7 Action News to talk about what the visitor center means for the community, the houses exhibits and how to visit this summer. Ford Hous...

Photo provided by the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Ford House study could lead to a raft of natural shoreline improvements Softer, more natural shoreline changes to Ford Cove would create better habitat for creatures like turtles to rear their young. Photo provided by the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House A study this spring will determine what types of improvements might be made to Ford Cove to make it more welcoming to a range of birds, fish and other wildlife. Photo provided by the Edsel and Elea...