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Published November 27, 2018

Rochester Hills to pilot cutting-edge election security measure

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills is one of three communities across the state that will pilot a new post-election audit system following the Nov. 6 general election to verify that voting equipment and election officials performed properly.

Published November 27, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade to march down Main Street

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will be filled with holiday cheer this Sunday as crowds gather to watch the 67th annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade.

Published November 27, 2018

Rochester Post

Meadow Brook Holiday Walk gets national recognition

ROCHESTER HILLS — Meadow Brook Hall’s annual Holiday Walk is in the running for recognition as the best holiday historic home tour in the nation.

Published November 27, 2018

Royal Oak Review

National Coney Island customers raise $31,000 to combat hunger

ROYAL OAK — Customers at the 18 National Coney Island locations in southeast Michigan raised $31,642.76 in a month in partnership with the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry campaign.

Published November 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Get a read on where to settle in with a book

METRO DETROIT — Now that the weather has turned frosty, it’s prime time to snuggle up indoors with some quality reading material. Local experts weighed in on the best ways to prepare a space to get lost in a good book.

Published November 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 27, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Murder is a sister act in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — If Agatha Christie had written a comedy, it likely would have been something like “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

Published November 27, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

A cappella groups raise their voices in holiday song

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Two of the area’s oldest a cappella groups will get the holidays off to a tuneful start when they perform seasonal favorites during Christmas on Lake Shore at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published November 27, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Painter’s retrospective exhibit captures moments in time

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — When she looks at her paintings, memories from those times and places flood back for Carol LaChiusa.

Published November 26, 2018

Woodward Talk

With help from Santa, Berkley ready for another Holiday Lights Parade

BERKLEY — The streets of Berkley soon will light up the night sky with Christmas lights. For its 14th year, the Berkley Holiday Lights Parade and tree-lighting ceremony will return beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the city’s downtown.

Published November 26, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

‘Tis the season for Birmingham trees and traditions

BIRMINGHAM — Grab your gloves and your holiday gift list, because one of Birmingham’s most charming traditions is returning to Shain Park this weekend. The annual Birmingham Winter Markt will kick off Nov. 30 at the city’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony and will last through Dec. 2.

Published November 26, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County announces photo contest winners ahead of busy winter activity season

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you head to Oakland County parks in the spring to see the birds return, or in the summer to see the fireworks, or in the fall to watch the leaves change, you’re not alone. But in the winter, the parks are just as picturesque, with plenty of fun things for the whole family to do. Really. There are photos to prove it.

Published November 26, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center dedicates sign to honor its namesake

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A new, colorful sign has emerged at the entrance to River Bends Park, where the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, is located.

Published November 26, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby, Utica invite families to celebrate Christmas in style

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Christmas spirit is in the air, and Shelby Township and the city of Utica are inviting the community to come out and join in on the holiday festivities.

Published November 23, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe to discuss options after marijuana legalization

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting Nov. 20, the Eastpointe City Council held a discussion on options regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana use and elected to schedule a public hearing to collect public feedback at its upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave.

Published November 23, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe and Roseville to host tree lightings

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The cities of Eastpointe and Roseville are getting into the holiday spirit with their annual tree lighting ceremonies.

A new tree will be lit in front of St. Clair Shores City Hall Dec. 7.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New tree, new tradition: annual holiday event returns Dec. 7 to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The night will light up with the glow from a new tree at City Hall with the St. Clair Shores Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 7.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores ‘opts out’ of marijuana establishments

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While Michigan has become the 10th state to legalize recreational marijuana use, it is unclear what ramifications the approval of Proposal 1 Nov. 6 will have on local municipalities and their ability to regulate establishments within their boundaries, according to City Attorney Robert Ihrie.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Volunteers warm, feed those in need throughout winter

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A hot shower, three meals a day, clean clothes and a haircut are things that most people take for granted.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Time to be a good fellow (or gal) and help fellow residents

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Goodfellows’ biggest fundraiser of the year is coming soon, and the group is in need of help to make it possible.