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Week in Review: Matthew Stafford, Tim Gunn and a Recall

Here's a recap of the biggest stories in Troy during the week of April 9-15.

A lot happened this past week, and we want to make sure you didn't miss a thing. Here are some of the biggest stories:

  • School News: . You can view and vote for sixth grader Marissa Orzame's video, and videos from other finalists, now through April 25. . Troy High School juniors Dorothy Chen and Sara Ma were named global winners of the competition last month.
  • Accomplishments: The University Musical Society (UMS) recognized Nutting for his passionate commitment to arts education at and to the transformative power of the arts in the community at large.
  • Government: . The group has until June 15 to collect all 7,985 required valid signatures in order to trigger a recall election. . The three-year agreement was approved by Cape Coral City Council on Monday night.
  • House Hunt: . Here's a sampling of homes for sale in the Troy area.
  • Pet of the Week: . Mabel is available for adoption through Paws for Life Rescue and Adoption in Troy.
  • Sports Highlights: . Catch up on local high school sports games from throughout the week.
  • Readers' Choice: . With its wide array of sporting goods, athletic equipment and apparel, Dunham's Sports is a favorite among Troy residents.
  • State: . Do you think bikers should be required to wear a helmet? Click on the story and leave a comment.
  • Arts: . An exhibit of the more than 236 works in the 30th annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center through May 4.
  • Entertainment: . The Somerset Collection invites residents to join Project Runway mentor and star Tim Gunn at a complimentary fashion show in the north grand court of the mall at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5.
  • Promotions: . "I am confident this group of supervisors will play a key role in continuing the Troy Police Department legacy of excellence," Troy Police Chief Gary Mayer said. 
  • Police News: and . This information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
  • Home & Garden: . Want to attract wee sprites to your yard? A Fenton garden shop shares tips for miniature gardening.
  • Nearby: . Last fall's bumper crop has led the Rochester Hills cider mill to a bonus spring pressing — for the first time in 20 years.
  • Awareness: . Miranda Hopkins of Inner Circle Photography is donating photo sessions on April 29 at the Troy Historic Village to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
  • Business: . Fakhoury Law Group, a Troy-based business immigration law firm, announced that it has hired seven new professionals to join its team in Troy, expanding its global staff to nearly 50 employees. The non-partisan Women Officials Network presents a half-day workshop “Me?  Run for Office” on Saturday, April 14, 9am to noon, at Oakland University’s Oakland Room located in the Student Center.

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