Second Annual 5K/Fun Run Set for May 15
Fundraising event to support initiatives around the Avondale School District Avondale School District announces the Avondale/Oakland University (OU) Partnership will be hosting the second annual Hearts and Hands 5K/Fun Run on Sunday, May 15. The race will bring students, staff and community members together in a fun, healthy way to raise money for the Avondale […]
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Texting at the Movies, AMC Rethinking Cell Phone use at the Movies
The new CEO of AMC Theatres said asking Millennials to turn off the phone is like cutting off an arm. Social media blew up in response. From the Oakland Township-Lake Orion Patch Website: Hold the phone. Just when you thought it was safe to whip out your cellphone, a ban on texting during movies will […]
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City Officials Encourage Residents to Share Their Vision
Rochester Hills Seeks Community Input for Future Development The City of Rochester Hills is embarking on a planning study for the Auburn Road Corridor. This area is also referred to as Olde Towne or the Brooklands (from Culbertson Ave. to Dequindre Rd.) The city is looking for residents to share their thoughts and opinions to […]
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Rochester Hills Hosts Sixth Annual Discovery Hike
Highlights Preserved Green Space The Rochester Hills Green Space Advisory Board (GSAB) will host the Sixth Annual Discovery Hike on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10am-2pm.  Free one hour guided hikes will showcase city-owned property along the Clinton River between Crooks and Adams Roads. Residents and guests are invited to experience nature in full bloom. GSAB […]
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Future Problem Solving Competition Draws 60 teams from around the State
Avondale School District FPS teams demonstrate Critical and Creative Thinking Members of the Avondale School District’s Future Problem Solving (FPS) team had a strong showing during the annual state-wide FPS competition in East Lansing, Michigan. More than fifty individual writers, forty middle and twenty senior teams  from across the state competed to be among the […]
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Avondale High School Athlete Signs with Grand Canyon University
Yellow Jacket Emma Ahern to play volleyball for Division I college Avondale High School senior Emma Ahern is on her way to Phoenix, Arizona next year to play volleyball for Grand Canyon University. Ahern was signed by the college during a special event at Avondale High School with her family, friends and coaches watching. “Emma […]
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Production Celebrates all things Shakespeare
Avondale Theatre Company closes Main Stage Season with Madcap Comic Romp The Avondale Theatre Company, Avondale High School’s award-winning drama troupe, wraps up the main stage portion of their 2015-16 season with the vaudevillian-style, wild comic romp The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) for a three-night run, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 21, 22 […]
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Car Goes into Clinton River, Driver Rescued, with VIDEO
A river rescue was caught on camera in Rochester Hills and 7 Action News talked with an eyewitness and the first person to call 911. The incident happened before 6:00 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of Avon & Livernois Roads. Story and Video from Channel 7 Detroit News    
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Dear Crabby, Why Does Earth Get Its Own Day?
Dear Crabby, Last weekend I was out working in my yard when my neighbor asked me if I was doing anything for Earth Day. I looked at him like he was crazy. Is this just some liberal crap because it’s an election year? Please tell me Earth Day isn’t a real thing. Thanks! Tony Terra […]
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Rochester Adams Recognizes College Bound Athletes
Rochester Adams recently announced 15 student athletes have committed to continuing their athletic careers at the next level David Rinke (Calvin College) – Basketball, Adam Slating (Saginaw Valley State) – Football, Joe Prechtel (University of Toledo) – Baseball, Spencer Littleson (Duquesne University) – Basketball, Jamie Miller (Naval Academy) – Swimming, Olivia Argeros (Michigan State) – […]
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Sistas swings into spring at Meadow Brook Theatre
Michigan premiere runs April 20 through May 15, 2016 As one family gathers to celebrate the life of their matriarch, they have a lot to say about the role of women—especially African-American woman—in history…and they do it through songs you already know. With songs ranging from “Oh Happy Day” to “I Will Survive” and the […]
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Brooksie Way Kickoff on Saturday will Unveil Changes
HealthPlus Brooksie Way Kickoff Set for Saturday as 2016 Race Logo and New Major Sponsor are Introduced The HealthPlus Brooksie Way kicks off 2016 by unveiling a new race logo, presenting $5,400 in Brooksie Way Minigrants to three community organizations and introducing the new title sponsor for The Brooksie Way. The kickoff is set for […]
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