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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!
Demonstrations protest pending state cuts to K-12 education; later Tuesday the Berkley Board of Education discussed the 2011-2012 budget and teacher layoffs.
Several beloved annual events will keep the community hopping this weekend.
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Homeowners express their creativity with whimsical, modern and colorful entrances.
Attorney says Sarah Gaynor, 21, of Oak Park – who is charged in the death of Terrence Dyer of Detroit – suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Sales of this year's official gear, which features a Camaro and collegiate lettering, will begin earlier than usual at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at the corner of 12 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.
Post a comment to share your ideas about how to keep kids busy once school lets out.
Planned demonstrations today are part of a statewide "Day of Action" organized by the Michigan Education Association; later Tuesday the Berkley Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing.
Spring and summer events are on the agenda Monday evening.
Berkley residents plan to donate proceeds from St. John Woods weekend event to help further breast cancer research.
Check out lighthearted fare and breaking news from Berkley and Huntington Woods.
A year's worth of correspondence between 22 students and their older friends in Huntington Woods culminated in face-to-face meetings Friday morning.
Class of 2011 receives diplomas Thursday at the Baldwin Pavilion on the grounds of Oakland University.
Berkley Public Library staffers have selected several titles for children and adults to enjoy as they reflect on this rite of passage.
Proud friends and family celebrate their grads during two ceremonies Wednesday at Berkley High School.
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Participate in a charity walk-a-thon at the Detroit Zoo or check out Camp Discovery at the Jewish Community Center.
The peaceful plot of land near Pattengill Elementary School and Beaumont Hospital showcases Michigan wildflowers and trees.
Post a comment to share your tips on how to buy presents during this busy party season without busting your budget.
Ceremonies pay tribute to those who've given their lives in service of the United States military.
