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  • Grosse Pointe, MI

I am the editor for Grosse Pointe Patch. I've lived and worked in the Pointes for nearly eight years. My professional background has been in newspapers, where I covered courts, crime, schools and government. Before moving to the Pointes, I worked in Indiana covering crime, criminal & civil state courts and a federal district court for six years.

I have a B.S. in Journalism from Bowling Green State University. My career started as a copy editor and transitioned into reporting. I love people and that is what I enjoy most about journalism: every day I get the opportunity to meet and interview different people. Everyone has a story.

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Photo Gallery: Racing for Kids Street Fair

Hundreds of people descended upon the Hill Wednesday afternoon for the annual Racing for Kids Street Fair, meanwhile organizers began setting up for the evening fundraiser that will for the first time happen outdoors on Kercheval Avenue.

Photo Gallery: Racing for Kids Street Fair
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Racing For Kids Street Fair Takes Over the Hill

The fifth annual street fair featuring a variety of children's activities and cars will close Kercheval Avenue on the Hill today from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Racing For Kids Street Fair Takes Over the Hill
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Red Cross Needs Blood, Platelets After Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene has forced more than 60 blood drives to be canceled and is likely to delay even more, depleting the blood supply necessary for such emergencies.

Red Cross Needs Blood, Platelets After Hurricane Irene
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Sewer Pipe Replacement Only Weeks Away for 21 Grosse Pointe Homes

A partially collapsed sanitary sewer responsible for some flooding of homes this year is set to be replaced in mid-September. It services about 21 homes on Rivard and University between St. Paul and Kercheval.

Sewer Pipe Replacement Only Weeks Away for 21 Grosse Pointe Homes
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Meet Kate Murray, North's New Assistant Principal

After 15 years at Grosse Pointe North as a teacher, Murray says she will miss being in a classroom but believes her new role will enable her to help more students.

Meet Kate Murray, North's New Assistant Principal
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McDonald's Restaurant Given Conditional Approval for Mack Avenue

The approval will become effective Sept. 6 if no appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals is filed between now and then. It also requires that McDonald's receive its certificate of occupancy by March 6, 2012, or the approval will be void.

McDonald's Restaurant Given Conditional Approval for Mack Avenue
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House Hunt: 14 Open Houses Aug. 28

The Grosse Pointes will have 14 open houses Sunday Aug. 28 ranging in price from $109,000 to $795,000. Check out a few of the highlights.

House Hunt: 14 Open Houses Aug. 28