ROCHESTER — After a few year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rochester State of the City address returned this year, with Mayor Stuart Bikson sharing a positive outlook for the city.

ROCHESTER — Come June, there will be a new chief in town. George Rouhib Jr. was recently named the new chief of police by Rochester City Manager Nik Banda, with the unanimous support of the Rochester City Council.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Paint Creek Trail was recently recognized by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as the state’s latest Pure Michigan Trail, joining only 10 other designees statewide.

ROCHESTER — A new community gathering and event space is in the works in downtown Rochester, and there are two opportunities for the public to share their input.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 26-29, 2023.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Clawson and Pleasant Ridge are two of the cities involved in this year’s Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program.

TRAVERSE CITY — Golfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts have long flocked to the wooded hills and crystal-clear lakes around Traverse City, but in recent years, the Cherry Capital has increasingly become a hot spot for casual and even serious wine enthusiasts.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College students who received scholarships this past fiscal year recently had the opportunity to meet their donors.

NOVI — People from all over the country converged upon the Suburban Collection Showplace on Friday, many in costume, for the opportunity to be themselves and enjoy the company of like-minded folks at the annual Motor City Comic Con. 

TROY — At the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards May 15 at the San Marino Club in Troy, four C & G staff writers won 10 awards in various categories.

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts may take its name from the city it resides in, but the DIA’s reach does not end at the north side of 8 Mile Road.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 19-21, 2023.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of May 11-14, 2023.

METRO DETROIT — When Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback nearly 50 years ago, it was in such rough condition that some of the car parts were stored in milk crates.

METRO DETROIT — Statistics across the country are showing a decreasing number of professionals in the health care field, particularly among nurses and general practitioner physicians.

News & Notes from the 5/11/23 Rochester Post

ROCHESTER HILLS — Just over two months ago, Rochester girls basketball was etching its name in the school’s trophy room with a district championship title behind seniors Alaina Webb, Natalie Rayce and Ava Williams.

METRO DETROIT — Five people were charged in connection with a health care fraud scheme to embezzle more than $11 million, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education has selected Julie Alspach as its new trustee. Alspach was one of five candidates — including Jayson Blake, Taara Donley, Chander Malhotra and Paul Wright — to be interviewed for the appointment May 2.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The public is invited to celebrate and explore the township’s newest 234-acre nature preserve later this month.