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| Manhattan Project Musical ATOMIC rocks Meadow Brook Theatre |
| Musical “ATOMIC” rocks Meadow Brook Theatre’s 50th season with the story of the Manhattan Project During World War II, the United States was in a race with Germany to build the ultimate weapon. Both sides were sure the one to create a functional atomic bomb would be the one to win. We know now they […] |
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| Oakland County and Tech248® Host Free SANS Cyber Security Training |
| Oakland County and Tech248® Host Free SANS Cyber Security Training for Midwestern Tech Companies Oakland County and Tech248® – the county’s tech initiative – are hosting a free seminar for tech companies from across the Midwest to introduce them to SANS cyber security training in an effort to make their businesses more secure against cyber […] |
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| Clinton River Trail Detour in Rochester |
| Major Sewer Improvement Project Work will begin shortly on the installation of a new 21 inch diameter sewer interceptor line in the City of Rochester. This major infrastructure improvement project will necessitate the temporary closure and approximate one-half mile detour of the Clinton River Trail (CRT) between the popular Letica Trailhead and Mill Street. Trail […] |
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| Avondale High School Receives $500 Grant |
| Avondale High School receives $500 grant from ExxonMobil Foundation The ExxonMobil Foundation awarded Avondale High School a grant for the continued advancement of the school’s math and science curriculum. The grant is an annual award given to schools that promote excellence in education in the field of math and science and is part of the […] |
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| OPC teams up with Carson’s Community Days |
| Purchase Carson’s “Community Days” Coupon Booklets for a $5 Donation with Proceeds Benefiting the OPC Purchase a $5 coupon booklet during Carson’s Community Days to support the Older Persons’ Commission (OPC). 100% of the coupon booklet price directly benefits non-profits in the community. In addition to helping serve thousands of area seniors, customers will receive […] |
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| Rochester DDA Elects New Chairman |
| Mark Albrecht is the New Chairperson of the DDA The Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is proud to announce the election of Mark Albrecht as Chairman of the DDA, effective immediately. Albrecht is an active DDA Board member, has serving as DDA Vice Chairman for the past year, as well as Chairman of the Business […] |
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| Snow, then Colder Weather Headed to Southeast Michigan |
| Watches, Warnings & Advisories from the National Weather Service Monday Afternoon A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Monday Night Snow showers likely, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance […] |
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| Meet Rochester Mayor Cathy Daldin in Person |
| Coffee with Mayor Daldin at 4:oo p.m. on February 18th at the OPC All Rochester residents and business owners are welcome for Coffee with Mayor Daldin every third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the Older Persons’ Commission located at 650 Letica Road. Please note: If the Mayor is unable to attend, a […] |
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| Rochester Hills Woman Found Dead |
| From the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department City of Rochester Hills – Death Investigation – February 9, 2016 Deputies and The City of Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to the 2600 block of Longview Ave on a report of a deceased person. The caller stated that he had returned home from the bank and discovered his […] |
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| Dear Crabby, Why Should I Care about Iowa and New Hampshire? |
| Dear Crabby, Last week, everyone was all about the Iowa Caucus and this week people can’t seem to shut up about the New Hampshire Primary. What I want to know is why are these two states so important during a presidential election? Thanks! Beatrix Bipartisan Dear Ms. Bipartisan, Excellent question! And honestly… I have no […] |
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| Mystery and Murder on Stage in Avon Players’ ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ |
| Audiences will delight in this puzzle box play that could only come from the mind of Agatha Christie Mystery lovers will be riveted by the courtroom drama from master of the genre, Agatha Christie, as Avon Players presents Witness for the Prosecution February 12-20. When the wealthy Miss French is murdered, the primary suspect is […] |
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| Wine, Wit, and Wisdom |
| Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s Third Annual Wine, Wit & Wisdom Tickets are now on sale for one of the Rochester area’s must-attend events, the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s third annual Wine, Wit & Wisdom fundraiser. This year’s soiree is set for Saturday, March 12. Taking place from 7:00-10:00 p.m. […] |
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| Commissioner Kochenderfer Announces Campaign to Retain Seat |
| Commissioner Adam Kochenderfer announced his campaign to retain his seat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, District #15, which covers Rochester and a large portion of Rochester Hills. Kochenderfer hopes to continue his work on the Board focusing on: 1) Quality of Life: Each action county government takes must be aimed at preserving residents’ […] |
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| Annual Antique Appraisal Day at the Rochester Community House |
| Historical Society Hosts 23RD Annual Antique Appraisal Day at the Rochester Community House, March 6 Still wonder what Grandma’s Chinese vase is worth? Do you have a shelf full of dusty antiques? Bring them to the Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s 23rd annual Antique Appraisal Day on Sunday, March 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at the […] |
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| Autumn and the Rochester College Concert Band |
| Rochester College Musicians Join Together For Showcase Rochester College’s music department will present its annual Music Department Showcase featuring the Rochester College A Cappella Chorus, Autumn and the Rochester College Concert Band on Tuesday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. The 40-member chorus will present a program spanning many years, nationalities and styles. It will include […] |
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| Rochester Hills Museum to Host March Lecture Series |
| The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be hosting a series of Friday night programs to help educate and inspire our residents and guests and to beat the winter blues. Barn Red On Friday, March 4 at 7:00 pm, enjoy the independent movie – Barn Red. This movie was filmed on Michigan’s Old […] |
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| Resurfacing North Rochester Road |
| RCOC to Host Public Meeting on Resurfacing Rochester Road The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, February 17, for the upcoming resurfacing of Rochester Road from Gerst Road to Bordman Road in Addison Township. The public meeting is from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Leonard Elementary School, 335 […] |
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| OU Student Musicians to perform with Oakland Symphony Orchestra |
| OU Student Musicians to perform with Oakland Symphony Orchestra February 14 At 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, four of OU’s most promising music students will perform with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra (OSO) in the 19th Annual David Daniels Young Artists Concert. They are the winners of the 2015-2016 Oakland University Concerto Competition. Associate Professor Gregory […] |
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| Patterson Announces I-75 Upgrades at State of the County Address |
| The Modernization of Interstate 75 Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson, spoke for an hour Wednesday night delivering his 2016 State of the County speech to nearly 600 people in attendance at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac. Representatives from Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township were there – mayors, city council members, state reps, supervisors, […] |
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