Jen Anesi grew up in the small town of Hudson, WI, and pursued dual degrees in French horn performance and music education at DePaul University and at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She left school her junior year to join the Army National Guard, where she served as a combat medic for almost three years. Jen was honorably discharged following the birth of her son in 2005. She graduated magna cum laude in 2010 with a BA in Journalism from Oakland University, where she also earned the school's prestigious College of Arts and Sciences Meritorious Achievement Award.
Over the past few years, Jen has freelanced for The Oakland Press , The Oakland Post , MLive.com and, most recently, Rochester Patch , which she helped launch in October of 2010 before being hired as Local Editor of Oakland Township Patch. In December 2011, she took over as editor of Troy Patch.
Jen currently lives in Rochester Hills with her son.
<b>Your Beliefs</b><br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.<br><br><b>Politics </b><br>While I tend to lean left on some issues, I lean right on others and do not consider myself either Democrat or Republican. Regardless of my personal beliefs, I do everything I can to stay as politically neutral, fair and balanced as I can in all of my reporting.<br><br><b>Religion</b><br>I am not religious, though I respect others' religious beliefs and enjoy learning about different religions. <br><b><br>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>There are many, many hot-button issues in Troy, including the recent transit center controversy and the ongoing effort to recall Troy Mayor Janice Daniels. The community is diverse, vibrant, and busy, busy, busy. Keeping my finger on the pulse of city government is a priority, as is covering police, school, sports and business news.
"Detroit had the Kwame Kilpatrick drama, Wayne County has Robert Ficano’s fiasco, and Troy’s story is being written," Troy resident Toby Gosselin writes.
The center will also host an open house this Saturday.
There were no casualties in either fire, which together required more than 100 Troy firefighters to battle.
The park will be open through Memorial Day; it will open for the season again on June 1.
The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence will donate proceeds from the golf outing to the Troy School District.
Several Oakland County law enforcement agencies participated in the Oakland County Law Enforcement – Tactical Response Coordinating Group (OakTAC) exercises last week in Auburn Hills.
Love to swim and looking to buy a new home? Here are some properties for sale in Troy that already have a pool.
The extreme park will feature wall-to-wall trampolies and play structures.
The Troy Police Department is working with local hotels to help prevent teenagers from consuming alcohol this season.
The 2012 Police Memorial Day Awards Ceremony is part of Police Memorial Week at the Troy Police Department.
Here's a recap of the past week's news in Troy.
The Troy Chamber of Commerce is hosting guided group trips to China or Hong Kong and Thailand this fall.
In this editorial, 52-4 District Court Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig informs readers of the dangers of synthetic marijuana.
"I'm going to miss all of the good people who are here," said Szerlag, who recently accepted a city manager position in Florida.
Two men hold up Restaurant Depot in April.
Police officers, employees and residents gather at the Troy Police Department Thursday for the department's annual Police Memorial Service.
Money raised at Friday's gala will fund the Freedom Center at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
With a month left to go, the group has 70 percent of the 7,985 signatures needed to trigger a recall election.
Several Oakland County law enforcement agencies were involved in the Oakland County Law Enforcement – Tactical Response Coordinating Group (OakTAC) exercises Wednesday in Auburn Hills.
The Troy franchise’s donations benefit women in crisis at the South Oakland Shelter.
