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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!
Other options include "The Tempest" at Starr Jaycee Park, a show at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and a free boating safety class.
This week, we'd like to hear what limits you set on their computer use.
The event will take place 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Community Park.
Mitchell Moses, who was selected Tuesday night to fill a seat vacated by trustee Ryan O'Gorman, said he plans to run in the November general election.
Huntington Woods residents on a stretch of Nadine will have water service restored tonight, but it may be off again Thursday, the Department of Public Works says.
There are lots of options for fun this weekend including the Ferndale Live Green Fair, an antique and garage sale in Royal Oak and Children's Appreciation Day at Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
"It's open for anybody to say what it is," resident Tim Dalian says of his creation at the northeast corner of Cass and Catalpa.
Looking to move? Here are some homes available in the area.
Beds are permitted if they're properly maintained and follow guidelines, officials say, in wake of Oak Park controversy.
A flute and harp concert will be held Sunday afternoon at the Huntington Woods landmark.
The summer Concert in the Park series continues in Huntington Woods.
The National Weather Service also has issued a hazardous weather outlook warning of possible thunderstorms, high winds, hail and torrential rainfall.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch and says the heat index could hit 100 degrees.
So your kids are begging for a puppy or kitten, but you're worried about the expense and responsibility of a new family member. How do you decide what to do and which animal to choose?
Megan Swoyer is on vacation, but you still can find inspiration in her past columns.
Huntington Woods Men's Club, community members raise $12,500 to sustain the Fourth of July tradition.
Check out lighthearted fare and breaking news from Berkley and Huntington Woods.
Berkley Patch's 10-part series offers ideas on how to keep your children busy during summer vacation.
Huntington Woods Library Director Anne Hage suggests page-turners set in the northern part of our state.
Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, director of Curriculum, Technology, Assessment & Grants for the Berkley School District, discusses the annual test for 11th-graders on which Berkley High School scores were above average in all categories.
