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My family was a news family - we got the daily paper and discussed the nightly news over dinner. On the weekend, CBS News Sunday morning was part of our breakfast routine and we spent the first part of the day reading and swapping sections of the newspaper. With all that information floating around in our heads, you'd think one of us would have been able to beat my Dad at Trivial Pursuit. But, we never did - even when we teamed up against him! My first internship was in high school with the Rochester Eccentric newspaper. But I really caught the news bug at Michigan State University, where I studied history and journalism. I found a way to combine both subjects with jobs at The State News and the Lansing State Journal. Journalism, after all, has been called "the first rough draft of history." As luck would have it, I landed my first professional job near home at The Oakland Press and from there moved to The Detroit News. Despite its ups and downs, journalism has been a rewarding career that has allowed me to learn something new every day, meet fascinating people, be creative and serve the community!
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook covering Oakland County that warns winds could gust to 40 miles per hour Friday, with the possibility of frost formation Saturday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook covering Oakland County that warns winds could gust to 40 miles per hour Friday, with the possibility of frost Saturday night.
Looking to move? Here are some homes available in the area.
If the tastes of fall don't suit your fancy, check out Even Exchange at O'Mara's Restaurant, browse an indoor garage sale at American Legion Post 374 or shop for books at the Huntington Woods Public Library.
Berkley School District veteran Paul Yowchuang says he'll focus on improving morale, bolstering the International Baccalaureate program and closing achievement gaps.
The team's win Friday at Hurley Field kicked off weekend festivities, including a pancake breakfast and dance Saturday.
Besides the big game, dance and pancake breakfast, you also can check out a Day of Deals at Yellow Door Art Market, a Mom-to-Mom sale at Shrine Catholic Grade School or a pet adoption event at the Detroit Zoo.
The free summer concert series in Berkley offers fun for the whole family.
If none of those events suit your fancy, lace up your sneakers for AIDS Walk Detroit or check out an art exhibit at the Woods Gallery.
A portion of proceeds raised at the bar and grill from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday will be used to keep the annual Berkley tradition going strong.
The "Have a Ball in Scouting" campaign aims to register 6,000 new Cub Scouts this fall in Metro Detroit.
Berkley and Huntington Woods experience significant flooding after showers Sunday.
Community members in Berkley and Huntington Woods share their memories and reflections as the United States marks the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
Players in the Berkley School District can sign up to participate through Sept. 20.
The congressman currently represents Berkley in the 9th District.
Looking to move? Here are some homes available in the area.
Other ideas include a free seminar on fall planting or a show at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
How do you help your scholar stay motivated and focused during the school year?
The Drug Free Communities funds will be used during the next 5 years to target middle-schoolers and address the use of marijuana, alcohol and prescription drugs, says Executive Director Judy Rubin.
Get the scoop on gas prices and which road construction projects in Michigan won't be suspended during the holiday.
