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I worked as an intern, copy editor and sports designer at The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, VA, from 1994-97.
In 1997, I moved to Grosse Pointe Park. Also in 1997, I began working as a copy editor at The Macomb Daily in Mount Clemens. I moved to the sports department in 1999, and I covered events ranging from the NBA Finals to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Mostly, though, I concentrated on high school sports, being there for the football playoffs and the county swim meet.
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Hussein Jomaa of Dearborn and Samar Ayoub of Dearborn Heights were arrested Monday by agents from the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.
Students and teachers from the 4 year old class at Grosse Pointe Co-Op Preschool cheered on the Tigers with handmade pennants on Detroit Tigers Day.
Here are details on the next debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
The voter guide for Wayne County is provided by the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization.
Daniel Corrigan Grano is the Republican candidate for state representative in the 2nd District.
Alberta Tinsley-Talabi is the Democratic candidate for state representative in the 2nd District.
William Karl Broman is a candidate for the Grosse Pointe Board of Education.
Judy Gafa is a candidate for the Grosse Pointe Board of Education.
John R. Hauler is the Republican candidate to represent the Michigan 14th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rain could not slow down the good times at the Mason Elementary Fall Festival in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Emily is an 8-month-old pit bull terrier mix looking for a family to love.
Dearborn police said they were unable to determine fault in a traffic accident Thursday involving Detroit Lions star Ndamukong Suh and another man.
Dearborn police said they were unable to determine fault in a traffic accident Thursday involving Detroit Lions star Ndamukong Suh and another man.
A 90-year-old Dearborn woman died after being hit by a car on Hubbard Drive on Friday morning, police said.
Dearborn police are investigating a traffic accident that involved Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions, according to media reports.
Voters in Berkley and Huntington Woods will face yes or no votes on six statewide questions ranging from a new bridge to Canada to the emergency manager law on Nov. 6.
Check out the Dearborn Patch Commute Page for updates on accidents, construction and backups.
Ali Scoggin, Madison Vens, Paige Micks, Jenna Paglino and Jordy Parent helped the Grosse Pointe North girls golf team finish third at a Division 2 regional tournament.
Bob Bashara, the Grosse Pointe Park resident, has pleaded guilty to a charge of solicitation of murder. He now faces up to life in prison.
New cafe in the Village in Grosse Pointe offers sweet treats and savory crepes.
