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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 state, and southeast Michigan, have a bounty of entertainment options, whether you like to play outside or admire cultural attractions in the air conditioning.
Snag a spot at the Great Family Campout, visit a fine arts show or check out "Science on a Sphere" at the Detroit Zoo.
Kids in Camp Apples and Camp Bananas use a fire hose and inspect a fire truck and squad car Thursday in Huntington Woods.
Looking to move? Homes are available in the area.
The 25-year-old was found not guilty this week on a first-degree murder charge that could have led to the death penalty in a case that has captivated the nation.
Display over Rackham Golf Course on Monday wraps up a week of festivities in Huntington Woods.
Sen. Carl Levin presents the medal during a Fourth of July ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 19, facility in Berkley.
The procession wound through the city that knows how to party Monday on its way to Scotia Park for a day of festivities.
Here's your guide to Huntington Woods' parade, celebration and fireworks, plus a list of other displays throughout Metro Detroit.
The family-friendly event has united generations of Huntington Woods residents.
Check out fireworks throughout Metro Detroit or hang in Huntington Woods for a pancake breakfast, float-a-boat competition and pre-parade bike decorating.
Corey Faulkner will represent the city in the Fourth of July parade; Ted Olds named runner-up.
The service organization is selling raffle tickets to raise funds for the display, which will be held at approximately 10:05 p.m. Monday over Rackham Golf Course.
Huntington Woods holds Family Night; fireworks displays abound across Metro Detroit.
Huntington Woods will ticket homeowners who leave rubbish at the curb during the long Fourth of July weekend.
Huntington Woods tradition continues Wednesday at Gordon L. Hassig Senior Park.
Looking to move? Homes are available in the area.
Many ways to celebrate through the holiday all weekend long.
The exercise was part of a public workshop put on Tuesday night by Rep. Gary Peters at Berkley High School.
The Huntington Woods events were held Tuesday evening at Scotia Park.
