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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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Moms Talk: Preschools

It's the time of year when all the area preschools are campaigning for enrollment for next year.

Moms Talk: Preschools
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Woods Council Repeals Neon Sign Ban

The council voted unanimously Monday to repeal the clause of the city's sign ordinance banning neon signs, hours after more than 2,000 signatures were turned into to the city clerk.

Woods Council Repeals Neon Sign Ban
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The Week Ahead in the Pointes

There are a variety of important events happening this week in Grosse Pointe all of which the public are invited to attend.

The Week Ahead in the Pointes
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You Said It: What Should Replace Borders?

Everyone's got opinions. Patch is the place to share them. So we asked the Pointes: What should replace the closing Borders in the Village?

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Patch Picks: Librarians' Choice

In honor of National Read Across America Day, Patch asked librarians from Grosse Pointe Public Library to share their choices.

Patch Picks: Librarians' Choice
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Beaumont Day of Dance Draws Hundreds

Women, men, small children and families came to the health fair at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Saturday.

Beaumont Day of Dance Draws Hundreds
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Farms Police Warn Residents of Two Break-Ins

Officers suspect the same person has broken into two Farms homes within 24 hours and are asking residents to report anything suspicious.

Farms Police Warn Residents of Two Break-Ins
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House Hunt: 10 Open Houses Sunday

This Sunday there are 10 houses in the Shores, the Farms and the Woods having open houses.

House Hunt: 10 Open Houses Sunday
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Park Scone Shop Altered Name Not Product

Customers can find the same great service and delicious scones at Fou d'amour Pastries and Catering as they did before the name change.

Park Scone Shop Altered Name Not Product