5 Good News Stories You Might Have Missed

1. After the storm

High winds and rain blew through downtown Farmington a week ago, during this year's Founders Festival. The storm lasted just minutes, and after it blew over, Patch reader Marilyn Lennis caught two beautiful photos of the sunset that followed. Find them here and here. More good news: No serious injuries. 

2. Farmington Hills dentist honored

Dr. Andrea Nakisher is among Hour magazine's Top Dentists in metro Detroit. Read all about it: "Nakisher Orthodontics Named Hour Top Dentist". 

3. Charter One collects school supplies

The Gear for Grades program ensures kids go back to school with the items they need to be successful. Read how you can help: "Charter One launches annual Gear for Grades initiative to send local children back to school with new backpacks and school supplies". 

4. Actors Avenue and Miss Farmington help a young family

Farmington-based nonprofit S.O.U.L. (Source of Universal Love) held a fundraiser Wednesday to help a young family replace the roof on their home. Kids from Actors Avenue volunteered to entertain those who attended, and Miss Farmington Kristina Franchi delivered a check for $250. The fundraiser acheived its goal, which is the best news of all. See some photos from the event here. 

5. Farmington Hills firm says metro home prices on the rise

RealComp, with offices on Orchard Lake Road, delivered good news for metro Detroit homeowners this week. Sale prices across metro Detroit rose 12 percent from May and are 50 percent above last year's prices. Read the Detroit Free Press story: "Metro Detroit home sales prices continue to climb". 

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