Rochester Hills Named 14th Most Livable City in Michigan by USA Today
Family playing football in a front yard in Rochester HillsEducation, Safety, and Home Values The City of Rochester Hills is proud to announce that Rochester Hills was the only city in the State of Michigan to be recognized in USA Today’s Top 50 Most Livable Cities. In fact, Rochester Hills was ranked 14th Most Livable City in America. Carmel, Indiana was ranked number one. […]
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Dear Crabby, How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?
Dear CrabbyDear Crabby, Is it just me or are there more hurricanes than normal lately? It seems like they used to be a rare occurrence, but now I hear about them almost every night on the news. And it got me wondering… how do hurricanes get their names? Thanks. Gail Storm Dear Gail Storm, I have […]
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A Sleepless, Triumphant, Bittersweet Week for the Falcon Marching Band
Rochester Marching Band MSBOA Festival 2017Last week, the Rochester Falcon Marching Band (FMB) performed four times in five days, capping off an exciting marching season. At the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District XVI Marching Band Festival, the FMB, under the direction of Mr. David A. Uhrig, received straight 1’s (the highest score possible) in all three categories […]
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Rochester Hills Public Library Discusses Oscar Wilde’s Legacy
Book Cover of The Battle Over Oscar Wilde’s LegacyLocal Author Shares Findings About Oscar Wilde’s Legacy Investigate one of the literary world’s most recognized writers during the Rochester Hills Public Library’s program, The Battle Over Oscar Wilde’s Legacy on October 24 at 7:00 p.m.  One of literature’s most controversial figures during the turn of the 19th century, Oscar Wilde remains as an Irish […]
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Rochester Community Schools Receive MI HEARTSafe Designation
Rochester Community Schools is pleased to announce that all 21 schools across the district have been awarded the MI HEARTSafe School designation. “We are extremely proud of the work that went into ensuring each and every one of our schools is designated as a MI HEARTSafe School. In the event of a cardiac emergency, our […]
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Avondale High School Student Selected for All-National Honor Ensemble
School photo of Kevin CornwellSenior Kevin Cornwell II only Student from Michigan Chosen for Elite Group The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has announced 281 high school vocalists from across the country selected to the prestigious All-National Honors Mixed Choir. The elite group of performers includes only one student from the state of Michigan, Avondale High School senior, […]
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