Dimond Improvement Association News
Karen Marie Schroeder
As days pass, more people become involved in changing the Dimond. On March 24, a meeting was held with the owner of the Hillcrest Motel.

Dryclean
Sandra Chapin
A Laurel District businessman has become a pioneer in the drycleaning industry by switching to a nontoxic cleaning solvent after several of his colleagues died

Leona Heights Garden Club Tip of the Month
Marge Laverty
At this moment, a bird is singing a lovely song. Birds, like us, have waited patiently for spring days. Until seeds appear, they have needed food.

Julia Peters: Managing for the Mayor
Ellen Griffin
Pop quiz: What are the four priorities for our new mayor? You can probably guess at leastone the urgent need to reduce crime.

Letters to the Editor
MacArthur Metro Staff:
Thanks for creating a feeling of community for the neighbors of this scattered area.Nancy Erb and Dick ColbertTo Our Friends at the MacArthur Metro Newspaper,...

A Royal Dutch Marine moves smartly on patrol duty during the Urban Warrior exercise at OakKnoll Hospital property in Oakland.
U.S. Marines in infantry combat vehicles proceed along Keller Avenue near Oak Knoll Hospital property as they participate in anti-terrorism exercise, Urban Warrior.
Photos taken by Larry Laverty...

Laurel Merchants Association News
Maureen Dorsey
The Laurel Merchants Association held a general meeting Thursday, April 8, at the Chick'N'Coop during the noon hour. City Manager Robert Bobb was our guest, and

Laurel Post Office Move
Teresa Miller
Without warning, notice, or consideration for a quiet, neatly kept residential neighborhood, the US Post Office purchased the property at 4400 MacArthur Blvd.

Leona Quarry: Impacts of Change
Maureen Dorsey, Burkhalter Neighborhood Group & Laurel Merchants Association
The Leona Quarry in the Oakland Hills was an active gravel mine until around 1995. The activity changed to asphalt/concrete recycling, which involved bringing

Allendale NCPC News
Matt Piucci, Communications Officer, Allendale NCPC
After much effort on the part of citizens and City staff, the Allendale Rec Center is now the Police Substation for beat 24Y.

Stars & Gripes
Tom Van Demark
To submit your nomination, call 436-4545 and leave details and your name and phone number.Stars to Hi-Hat Cleaners (2996 MacArthur) for trailblazing in the

As We See It:
a column from neighborhood school children
Ms. Field's Class, Allendale Year Round School
Allendale students contributed these stories. We invite other schools on the Metro map tocontribute. Freedom to MeBy Elyse ThiemeFreedom to me is being able ...