Detroit|News|
Detroit Schools, Teachers Union Reach Contract Agreement
The agreement includes increased salaries and the highest starting salary for the state.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Reports 903 New Coronavirus Cases, Adds 22 Deaths
Michigan now has reported 129,826 cases of the coronavirus and 6,838 coronavirus deaths.
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Detroit|News|
MDHHS Emergency Order Adds Coronavirus Requirements For Schools
MDHHS Director Robert Gordon issued an order requiring schools to provide notice to the school community about coronavirus cases.
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Detroit|News|
Some Michigan Clerks Can Process Ballots Early Under New Bill
Gov. Whitmer signed a bill Tuesday allowing clerks in communities of at least 25,000 people to begin processing absentee ballots early.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer: Masks, Social Distancing Key To Keeping Michigan Open
The governor released a video urging residents to wear masks and to practice social distancing to keep Michigan schools and businesses open.
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Novi, MI|News|
Candidate Profile: David Staudt For Oakland County Commissioner
David Staudt, a Novi resident is running for Oakland County Commissioner District 9.
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Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
Candidate Profile: Audrey Monaghan For Plymouth Township Trustee
Audrey Monaghan, a Plymouth Township resident is running for Plymouth Township Trustee.
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Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Grosse Pointe Schools Race Profile: Lauren Nowicki
Lauren Nowicki, a Grosse Pointe Park resident is running for Grosse Pointe Public Schools.
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Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Grosse Pointe Schools Race Profile: Keersten Colleen Kassab
Keersten Colleen Kassab, a City of Grosse Pointe resident is running for Grosse Pointe Public Schools.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Rescinds Local Emergency Order Citing State Order
Oakland County officials said the state order covers what was initially held up by the local order.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Health Director Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings
The order limits large gatherings and requires face coverings when in public.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Adds Over 1,400 New Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Top 6,800
Health officials also reported that nearly 100,000 people in Michigan have recovered from the coronavirus.
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Troy, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported At Oakland County Schools
The state reported no new outbreaks of the coronavirus at schools in Oakland County but said five schools have ongoing outbreaks.
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Detroit|News|
2 Wayne County Schools Report New Coronavirus Outbreaks
Two Wayne County schools were included on a list of new outbreaks of the coronavirus at Michigan schools, the state reported Monday.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
No New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County
Only one school in Macomb County — Utica High School in Shelby Township — has an ongoing outbreak of the virus, according to the state.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Downtown Dearborn Launching A New Vision Plan for 2030
Dearborn is asking people to partake in creating a new vision for the city.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer Seeks Executive Power Clarification From MI Supreme Court
Whitmer said on Monday that if the ruling went into effect immediately, up to 830,000 Michigan workers could lose unemployment benefits.
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Detroit|News|
Wayne County Woman Accused Of Hit-And-Run At BLM Protest
The woman is accused of hitting one protester and running over another protester's bike.
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Troy, MI|News|
Troy First Responders Launch Community Gift Card Drive
The Troy police and fire departments are facing off in a charitable competition to benefit Troy families.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer's Emergency Powers Have Been Struck Down. Now What?
While Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency powers have been struck down, other entities have taken measures into their own hands.
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