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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!
A storm that threatens to dump a foot of snow on parts of northern Michigan just in time for the holiday is only expected to dust Berkley and Huntington Woods with precipitation.
Michigan's governor tells reporters the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre gives him 'clear pause' on legislation that could allow gun owners with concealed weapons permits to carry inside schools.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
The top six residential and business contestants were honored during the City Council meeting Monday at City Hall.
Find out what the experts are saying about the Dec. 21, 2012, Doomsday prophesies, the end of the Mayan calendar and their potential impact on Berkley and Huntington Woods. Leave a comment to tell us what you think!
Every building keeps its doors locked and has a buzz-in system with a video feed, BSD Communications Supervisor Jessica Stilger says; staff members also have been asked to review safety procedures after Friday's school shooting in Newtown, CT.
Troops from Rogers Elementary School visited residents of Oxford Towers in Berkley on Dec. 9 to sing carols and snack on cookies and juice.
You voted and this home was the top local vote-getter in our "Deck the House" contest.
Sales proceeds will benefit the Community Fund, which assists with projects throughout the city.
World peace, good health, an iPad – tell Santa what's on your wish list, Berkley and Huntington Woods!
The community is invited to hear the Anderson Middle School choir and Berkley High School a cappella choir perform Monday evening at Berkley First United Methodist Church.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at Berkley City Hall.
"We think events like this could never happen close at home or here in Berkley. We also know that’s wishful thinking because it certainly can. What can one do?" Paul Benson asks.
Share your family's 'festival of lights' photos and check out a few favorite videos celebrating the holiday that ends Sunday evening.
Here's what happened in and around Berkley and Huntington Woods.
Looking for some cheer in the area this weekend? We've got the scoop on when and where the festivities will take place!
Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.
Looking for some cheer in the area this weekend? We've got the scoop on when and where the festivities will take place!
Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.
Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.