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Reach for the stars. At the Detroit Observatory, they’re closer than you think.
by Chuck Wisman Consider this a Stockbridge Community News knowledge question of the month: Where is the Detroit Observatory located? If your first response is Detroit, sorry, think again! The Detroit Observatory is located in Ann Arbor, Mich., on the grounds of the University of Michigan. Formally known as the Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit […]
Behind the Screen
Published in Uncaged, January 2023 by Macy Cipta, Uncaged Reporter The issue in today’s world is that it is hard to recognize a bully. The person that looks like they are complimenting someone or are being kind can actually be the problem. For example, in Mean Girls, Regina George compliments another girl’s skirt and immediately […]
Ask an Expert: Why is it important to fix your car’s bumper?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Bumpers are built to take a lot of abuse, which leads to dings and dents over time. For many car owners, these seem like small things and not something that should warrant a visit to your local auto body shop. While that may be true for a small ding, you’d […]
Woah Nellie! Prune Pie beats out Onion Sandwiches for April.
by Mary Jo David Raise your hand if you like prunes. Face it, prunes get a bum rap (pun intended!). I would venture to guess that many folks reading this—especially the younger generation—are squinching up their noses at the mention of prunes. And many have probably never tried them. I was raised by a mom […]
Open Air Market of Stockbridge to add food trucks to the mix
Information provided by Open Air Market of Stockbridge For those who like trucks—food trucks, that is—the Open Air Market of Stockbridge will be the place to be this year! As the market enters its 13th year on May 5, 2023, it is shaking things up. The first two Fridays of each month, from May through […]
Former Stockbridge librarian tells the story
My girl Peanut, world’s oldest living chicken by Marsi Parker Darwin Some readers may know me as a former Stockbridge branch librarian, where I served from 1986-1998. Those who remember me may not be surprised to learn we have a chicken living in our house. Her name is Peanut. She’s twenty years old, with a […]
Bridge to Wellness
Healthy Coping Tips for April’s National Stress Awareness Month by Emily Stewart Whether you’re dealing with difficulties at home, work or school, it can be challenging to manage stress. Coping is how you face responsibilities or problems in your life. Some days you can cope successfully—frustration or overwhelming feelings are met in a calm, healthy […]
Questioning the morality of normalized cannibalism in ‘Tender is the Flesh’
by Shuyler Clark In the near future, a new virus renders animal meat dangerous to consume. As animals are culled and humans become desperate for meat, they choose to farm and eat other humans instead. Marcos, suffering from the death of his child and his father’s deteriorating mental state, earns a living overseeing the human-farming […]
Congressional Art Competition is open to high schoolers.
Deadline: mid-April Information provided by Office of US Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin Calling all high school artists! The 2023 Congressional Art Competition is now open. This is a wonderful opportunity for young Michiganders to showcase their talent and gain recognition for their work. The contest is open to students in grades 9-12 who reside or attend […]
2023 SAEF online auction draws 223 bidders and raises $22,000
by Jennifer Hammerberg The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation’s annual auction fundraiser was a great success again this year. The event raised almost $22,000, thanks to the participation and generosity of donors, sponsors and bidders. The auction ran online for one week, March 11 to March 18, and items were picked up from Heritage School on […]