GROSSE POINTES — After months of negotiation, the Grosse Pointe Board of Education reached a contract deal with the Grosse Pointe Education Association — the union that represents Grosse Pointe Public School System teachers — just before students returned to the classroom after Labor Day.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Village visitors will be able to “fall” for art this September, as autumn starts on a bright note in the Grosse Pointe City business district.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — It’s an expensive piece of equipment, but it’s something that Grosse Pointe Farms officials say is a worthwhile investment.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A proposal to replace a screening wall around the parking lot of the Chase Bank branch at 460 Moross Road was sent back to the drawing board after nearby residents and Grosse Pointe Farms officials objected to its appearance and ongoing maintenance and other issues at the bank.

DETROIT — Lifelong jazz aficionados and those who want to experience the music for the first time will bop shoulder to shoulder when the 45th annual Detroit Jazz Festival takes over downtown Detroit on Labor Day weekend, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — It’s an artform that was introduced in Japan circa the early seventh century, but Grosse Pointe Shores artist Nobuko Yamasaki manages to make woodblock printmaking look fresh by adding her own spin on it.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Voters in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods decided which candidates would be representing their parties in November when they cast ballots for the Aug. 6 primary election.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The family of Edsel and Eleanor Ford were known for their love of dogs, and that affection for canines is reflected in dog-friendly events held on the grounds of their Grosse Pointe Shores estate.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Along with pre-bedtime rituals like brushing their teeth and setting their alarm, Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Director James Bostock would like to see people add a new one: Make sure the car key fob is inside the house.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When it comes to providing clean drinking water for residents and businesses in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe City, Farms officials are taking no chances with regard to keeping their water treatment plant operational.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Voters in the Grosse Pointe Public School System district — which encompasses the five Grosse Pointes and part of Harper Woods — showed strong support for an operating millage that was on the Aug. 6 primary ballot.

METRO DETROIT — A recent 4-3 ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time is sending shockwaves through many businesses, including the restaurant industry.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Voters in the Grosse Pointe Public School System district — which encompasses the five Grosse Pointes and part of Harper Woods — showed strong support for an operating millage that was on the Aug. 6 primary ballot.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A millage that will enable Grosse Pointe City to take advantage of more than $22 million in federal funds for sewer and other infrastructure improvements was passed overwhelmingly by Aug. 6 primary voters.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City officials are hoping a free utility review will result in long-term savings for the municipality.