TEDxLibraryWomen Set for December 1 in Rochester
A photo of the TED talk with a crowded arena and a person on stageRochester Hills Public Library Partners with Chief Financial Credit Union to Host TEDxLibraryWomen Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) in partnership with Chief Financial Credit Union is proud to offer a day of informative TEDx talks with remarkable women who have shown up to make a difference in their communities Saturday, December 1. Doors will open […]
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Meadowbrook Center for Learning has Helped over 3,000 Students Since 1988
Community leaders and Meadowbrook Center for Learning staff cut a ribbon infront of the doorThirty years ago Meadowbrook Center for Learning (MCLD) opened its doors to Oakland County area students in Rochester. The goal was to have a place where children could go for affordable, one-to-one tutoring help, where learning challenges and differences could be addressed in a caring manner, and where no student would be turned away. In the […]
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Matilda Dodge Wilson Statue Unveiled at Homecoming
Bronze Statue holding a shovel with yellow Mum flowers in pots circle the statueA life-sized, bronze statue of Oakland University (OU) founder Matilda Dodge Wilson was unveiled near the walkway between the Oakland Center and South Foundation Hall during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend activities. The original idea came from the class of 2010 and began as a Senior Class Gift project. However, the class was unable to fund […]
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OU Brass Band to Welcome Acclaimed Euphonium Virtuoso Steven Mead on Dec. 2
  Internationally acclaimed euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead will join the OU Brass Band for a memorable afternoon of brass music artistry beginning at 3 p.m.  on Sunday, Dec. 2 in Varner Recital Hall. “Steve’s appearance with the OU Brass Band is a result of conversations we had during his two-day residence here at OU last […]
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TODAY! Small Business Saturday November 24 in Downtown Rochester
Event FlierJoin the merchants of Downtown Rochester on Saturday, November 24 for Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local small businesses. The Rochester Downtown Development Authority has joined more than 400 advocacy organizations that have made it a mission to bring business to their downtown areas […]
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Dear Crabby, can you please tell me why the gas prices are so high in Rochester/Rochester Hills?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computerDear Crabby, can you please tell me why the gas prices are so high in Rochester/Rochester Hills when compared to neighboring communities?  I try to support community businesses but I won’t buy gas here in town because of the prices. Sincerely, Lou   Dear Lou, It seems there is no rhyme or reason to gas […]
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