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  • Huntington Woods-Berkley, MI

Email leslie.ellis@patch.com

Phone 248-303-4434

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!

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House Hunt: For Sale, Lease in Berkley

Looking to move or just want a peek at what's listed? Here are some homes available in the area.

House Hunt: For Sale, Lease in Berkley
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Trick-or-Treat Hours in Berkley, Huntington Woods

Festivities in both cities begin at dusk and wrap up around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31. Use these tips to help keep little ones safe as they celebrate this Halloween.

Trick-or-Treat Hours in Berkley, Huntington Woods
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Have You Seen Doug the Cat?

The friendly neighborhood feline has been missing from her home on Ludlow in Huntington Woods since Sept. 18. Her family is offering a $25 reward for her safe return.

Have You Seen Doug the Cat?
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Berkley Seeks Presidential Election Workers

A few good people are needed to run polling sites in the city from 6 a.m. until all paperwork is completed after the polls close at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6. Pay is $120 for the day and $15 for attending a training class.

Berkley Seeks Presidential Election Workers
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Help Shape the Woodward 5's Future During Open House

Residents and business owners from Berkley, Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak are invited to the event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pleasant Ridge Community Center.

Help Shape the Woodward 5's Future During Open House
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Share Your Fun Run Photos on Patch!

Do you see your Angell, Rogers or Pattengill Elementary School runner? Leave a comment!

Share Your Fun Run Photos on Patch!
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Presidential Debate Schedule 2012

The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney was held Oct. 3. Find out when the next matchups are scheduled and what the topics are.

Presidential Debate Schedule 2012
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Fun Happenings Nearby This Weekend

Savor cider and doughnuts in Huntington Woods, a pig roast in Berkley or a chili cook-off in Clawson; or enjoy a variety show in Royal Oak, a benefit concert for Haiti in Birmingham or a comedy showdown in Ferndale.

Fun Happenings Nearby This Weekend
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Crispelli's Adds Breakfast to the Menu

French toast, Belgian waffles, eggs gratin, bacon, smoked salmon, pastries and more are now available at the Berkley restaurant seven mornings a week.

Crispelli's Adds Breakfast to the Menu