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Published September 23, 2019

Oakland County students join in global climate crisis strike

OAKLAND COUNTY — Young people around the world skipped out on class Sept. 20 to participate in the Global Climate Strike, a demonstration of young people advocating for a reduction and even an end to the use of fossil fuels to protect the Earth for their generation and beyond.

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Published September 23, 2019

Birmingham clerk resigns for ‘new career’

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham City Clerk’s Office is in flux at the moment with the sudden resignation of Clerk Cherilynn Mynsberge, the appointment of the city’s deputy clerk to serve in her stead, and a call for people to work as election inspectors in the upcoming fall election and during next year’s 2020 presidential election cycle.

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Published September 20, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Man restores 1970 ’Cuda that he bought as a teen

In the summer of 1970, just before his 15th birthday, Macomb Township resident Robert Sumpter spotted a brand-new, Army green 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in “Motor Trend” magazine, and it was love at first sight.  

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Published September 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 20-22

Your guide to this weekend's events

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Published September 18, 2019

All lanes of I-75 to close this weekend from I-696 to Square Lake Road

TROY — All lanes of north- and southbound Interstate 75 will close from 11 p.m. Sept. 20 to 5 a.m. Sept. 23 between Interstate 696 and the business loop of Square Lake Road.

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Published September 18, 2019

Road Commission attacks phragmites on local roadways

OAKLAND COUNTY — This month, the Road Commission for Oakland County is working to eradicate phragmites, an aggressive reed that chokes out native plants, interferes with roadside drainage, easily catches fire and blocks roadways.

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Carmen Bordea, Amber Williams and Zeinav Alaouie, of the Arab American Chaldean Council, put out free books for children at the inaugural Welcoming Week Friendship Games Sept. 14.

Published September 18, 2019

Oakland County hosts inaugural Welcoming Week Friendship Games

OAKLAND COUNTY — The message at Oakland County’s inaugural Welcoming Week Friendship Games Sept. 14  was “be you.”

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Published September 18, 2019

Drivers stuck in traffic have options beyond radio

METRO DETROIT — When bumper-to-bumper traffic adds another 20 or 30 minutes to your daily commute, you might need something a little more potent than Billboard’s Top 40 hits.

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Published September 18, 2019

Smart tech is taking over the real estate industry

METRO DETROIT — When homebuyers are looking for a new place to settle in, they’re looking beyond the stainless steel appliances that were the centerpiece of homeownership 10 years ago. Today, consumers want to walk into a home already curated with smart technology.

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Published September 17, 2019

Day of inclusive family fun planned at Detroit Zoo

The Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan 2019 Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Fun Day and Buddy Walk will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the Detroit Zoo, located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. The event’s goal is to combine family-friendly fun and the concept of inclusion for all. 

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Published September 17, 2019

Shelter spreads awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

METRO DETROIT — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations that aid those who are suffering or have suffered unsafe and unhealthy home environments are reaching out to educate more people about the realities of abuse.

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While not everyone agrees with the term “no-kill” shelter, as it may be misleading, statistics do show the initative has encouraged shelters to seek alternatives to euthanasia when shelters are at capacity.

Published September 17, 2019

Michigan shelters achieve controversial ‘no-kill’ status

METRO DETROIT — For pets in the state of Michigan, there’s good news.

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Published September 17, 2019

Historical tales and spooky trails

BIRMINGHAM — Whether it’s ghostly legends or true tales from generations past, there’s something about fall that makes for good storytelling.

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Published September 17, 2019

Local doctor looks back on nine years of free men’s health screenings

BIRMINGHAM — Dr. Michael Lutz is a urologist. He has, unfortunately, seen lots of cases of prostate cancer in his day.

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Published September 17, 2019

Clerks anticipate increase in absentee voting

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, residents in Michigan approved Proposition 3, a proposal that — among other new regulations — now allows same-day voter registration and no-reason absentee voting.

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Published September 16, 2019

Coulter hires former Ferndale city manager as deputy county executive

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has hired a familiar face to be one of his deputy county executives.

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Published September 16, 2019

MCC observes National Suicide Prevention Month

MACOMB COUNTY —The dozens of pairs of shoes on display at Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren the week of Sept. 8 came with a somber story.

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Published September 13, 2019

National Guard Bureau proposes beddown at Selfridge

MACOMB COUNTY — Around two dozen residents attended a public meeting regarding a possible beddown involving the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.  

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Published September 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

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Published September 11, 2019

Detroit Lions fans remain faithful through the years

METRO DETROIT — You can say the Detroit Lions haven’t won a Super Bowl; you can say the Lions haven’t won a division title since 1993; you can even say the Lions have made the playoffs just three times since 2000.

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The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More... On March 13, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order to cancel all events statewide that involve more than 250 people. It is recommended that you call ahead if you still intend to attend one of these events.

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