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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!
Sarah Michalak is among 16,000 scholars nationwide who have advanced in the competition for 8,300 awards worth more than $32 million.
The free, family-friendly event at the Berkley Public Safety Department will include a chili cook-off, safety tips, a live burn, an extrication and more.
Looking to move or just want a peek at what's listed? Here are some homes available in the area.
The Woodward Avenue property was purchased this month by Kevin Denha from previous owner Luis Gomez, Berkley City Planner Amy Vansen said Tuesday.
A Coldwell Banker Real Estate survey of 11,000 suburbs nationwide also says the city is No. 2 in Michigan; Berkley ranks No. 12 in the state.
The Woodward Avenue property was purchased this month by Kevin Denha from previous owner Luis Gomez, Berkley City Planner Amy Vansen said Tuesday.
The Berkley body will address rezoning and special land use permit requests from the Woodward Avenue eatery during its meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
A pair of what appeared to be Turkey Vultures attracted onlookers Sunday at the corner of Borgman and Huntington.
Show how well you know the scenery in Berkley and Huntington Woods!
Here's what happened in and around Berkley and Huntington Woods.
Check out the Our Lady of La Salette Fall FunFest carnival, shop for art in Berkley or Birmingham, snag deals on kids' items at a Mom 2 Mom sale in Royal Oak, get a henna tattoo in Ferndale or pick up fresh produce in Clawson.
The event Saturday and Sunday in Berkley will feature free samples from dozens of Michigan-based food companies – including wines, cheeses, jams and more – as well as live music and a petting zoo.
Twelve Mile Road at Robina will close from 6 a.m. to noon for the filming of a Quicken Loans commercial and customers will participate in the making of an ad for Berkley Eyewear later Saturday.
Lisa Zimmerman is one of 15 Detroit area residents to receive a free Edible Arrangement for being an "everyday hero."
The annual celebration kicked off Friday and runs through Sunday in Berkley; upload your photos to the gallery to share the fun!
The following information was supplied by the Berkley Public Safety Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The annual celebration that kicks off today and runs through Sunday in Berkley will include a carnival, food, free entertainment, Vegas Night, garage sale, fun run, buffet dinner, $5,000 raffle drawing and more.
Looking to move or just want a peek at what's listed? Here are some homes available in the area.
The fifth annual event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, where participants will have the opportunity win Meijer gifts cards, get flu shots, enjoy a free lunch and more.
The Berkley bakery is serving up fall favorites including soups and gluten-free Shepherd's pie, spinach pie, strata and pizza; apple pie will be added to the menu in October.
