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Mary Beth Almond

C&G Staff Reporter – Rochester Post

Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond covers the city of Rochester, Rochester Community Schools and Avondale Schools for the Post. Almond has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2005 and attended Michigan State University.

Published June 9, 2021

Rochester Post

Front Porch Stories returns this month

ROCHESTER — After a year of social distancing, the community is invited to gather once again to hear from some of the most interesting people in town during the Rochester Downtown Development Authority’s Front Porch Stories event.

Published June 9, 2021

Rochester Post

Downtown Rochester wins national award for supporting restaurants during COVID-19

ROCHESTER — The pandemic has undoubtedly delivered a big blow to the restaurant industry. But in the thick of COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, local eateries in downtown Rochester were able to thrive with some help from the Rochester Downtown Development Authority.

Published June 9, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills debuts student art for ‘Art on Auburn’ unveiling

ROCHESTER HILLS — “This is a really exciting moment for our city,” Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett told the public as he unveiled the Art on Auburn project, featuring the artwork of 25 students, June 3.

Published June 8, 2021

Rochester Post

June brings community events, special promotions to downtown Rochester

ROCHESTER — Summer is here and downtown Rochester is buzzing with activity this month.

Published May 27, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester residents share input via 2021 community survey

ROCHESTER — City officials are in the process of analyzing the results of the city’s 2021 community survey.

Published May 26, 2021

Rochester Post

‘The Paint Creek Trail has really seen unprecedented numbers’

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — In honor of National Trails Day, the Paint Creek Trailways Commission is inviting the community to join in a weeklong virtual scavenger hunt along the Paint Creek Trail.

Published May 26, 2021

Rochester Post

Permanent DIA mural coming to downtown Rochester

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will soon be home to a new, permanent mural, thanks to a partnership between the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Paint Creek Center for the Arts and the Rochester Downtown Development Authority.

Published May 26, 2021

Rochester Post

$6.1 million in American Rescue Plan aid coming to Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Nearly $11 billion in emergency funding is coming to Michigan to provide direct aid to state, county and city governments via the American Rescue Plan.

Published May 26, 2021

Rochester Post

RCS purchases $7 million office and warehouse facility

ROCHESTER — Rochester Community Schools will soon vacate its historic administration building at 501. W. University Drive in downtown Rochester.

Published May 26, 2021

Rochester Post

School of Character distinction takes on new life in pandemic

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Hart Middle School is one of 46 schools nationwide, and the only one in Michigan, to be named a 2021 National School of Character by Character.org.

Published May 13, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills Fire Department adds new thermal imaging cameras to its toolbox

ROCHESTER HILLS — When firefighters barrel into a building to battle a structure fire, Rochester Hills Fire Chief Sean Canto said, the smoke is so thick it’s essentially like putting a black blindfold over your eyes.

Published May 12, 2021

Rochester Post

DTE apologizes to residents for frequent power outages

ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Residents of northern Rochester Hills and Oakland Township have been battling power outages from DTE for many years, but their frustrations hit an all-time high last month.

Published May 12, 2021

Rochester Post

Inside|Out program brings art to Paint Creek Trail

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Detroit Institute of Arts’ 2021 Inside|Out program will once again bring art to the Rochester area this summer.

Published May 12, 2021

Metro

Businesswomen press on amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — When COVID-19 hit, local businesswoman Selina R. Wells was ready for it.

Published May 11, 2021

Rochester Post

Activity Pass offers access to parks, historic sites

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Rochester Hills Public Library cardholders can explore hundreds of state parks and other attractions with the swipe of their library card.