Beth.Valone@Patch.com / 248-219-2022
I am the Associate Regional Editor for 10 Patch websites in Oakland County: Ferndale, Berkley-Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Clawson, Rochester-Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Troy, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills.
I am a veteran editor, having worked at The Detroit News (twice) for a total of 17 years before joining Patch. I also was the managing editor for iCan.com, a startup website for people with disabilities, and the U.S. PR director for PRISM, working with clients such as Ford Motor Co., DuPont Automotive, Shell and Ferrari.
I grew up in the Rosedale Park neighborhood in northwest Detroit and have lived in Royal Oak for 21 years with my husband and two boys, where we enjoy great neighbors, a lively downtown and top-notch schools.
The address, which lays out priorities for 2012, will be given at 7 p.m. inside the state Capitol in Lansing.
Tell us your favorite way to spend a night out in the Berkley and Huntington Woods area to enter for a chance to snag a pair of tickets.
Share your recommendations for the best places to grab a cup of java or tea in town.
No purchase required to enter or win.
DTE schedules work to lessen impact on rush hour traffic through Friday. How is it for you?
Of 24 finalists in the holiday lights contest, one will earn $100,000 for their public school district.
Sort through the myths and remedies for a night of partying.
Local photographer Rod Arroyo shares highlights from his assignments for local Patch sites.
Of 24 finalists in the holiday lights contest, one will earn $100,000 for their public school district.
Royal Oak warehouse storing big 'D' to drop in Detroit, while other cities outstate plan their own droppin' festivities.
Rochester area sparkles in national holiday decoration contest for our schools.
Was a new phone or tablet high on your wish list this year?
Man who was driving blue Chrysler PT Cruiser ran a red light, crashed into Avenger at Woodward and I-696 and took off, Royal Oak Police say.
Do you know someone who has been impacted by domestic violence? Help HAVEN help them.
Commissioners to handle a full agenda at its last meeting of 2011.
Pick up something for yourself and a someone on your list today - for free!
Pick up something for yourself and a someone on your list today - for free!
Pick up something for yourself and a someone on your list today - for free!
Horror flick was made at filmmakers' alma mater, Dondero (now Royal Oak Middle School), and elsewhere around town. Thursday's screening benefits K-12 film festival.
Abnormal behavior of Mike, Thor and Boo is likely related to suddenly and violently losing their mother before they were weaned, zoo officials say.
