Dear Crabby, Underdround Railroad, Ford Beginnings, and More from The Community Edge

Published: Fri, 02/15/19

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Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 54th Season

Meadow Brook Theatre’s 2019-2020 season has something for everyone with comedies, musicals, a drama and even a whodunit. “We’re excited not only to have Michigan premieres during our 54th season, but also to have the world premiere of a brand-new musical,” said Cheryl Marshall, MBT managing director. “We’ve got a wonderfully entertaining lineup and, once […]

Dear Crabby, Will These Snow Days Ever End?

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Dear Crabby, Mother Nature seems to be enjoying toying with the lives of Michiganders lately. And I won’t deny it’s been cold and snowy, but do you think these snow days are getting out of control? And will schools ever be able to make them up? Thanks, Elsa Erin Dale Dear Elsa Erin Dale, I […]

Pathway to Public Service Available in Rochester Hills

Innovative Grant from Wells Fargo Will Fund $30,000 in Fellowships Recognizing the need to elevate the awareness of careers in municipal government and inspire the next generation of city employees, the City of Rochester Hills has created the ‘Pathway to Public Service’ program. The comprehensive initiative includes four components: an internship program and a fellowship […]

Uncovering and Removing the Myths of the Underground Railroad

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Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Presents Black History Month Program Thursday, February 28, 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Free to Museum members and $5 for the public. Pre-register by using the Pay Pal option or by emailing rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org or by calling 248-656-4663. Digging Underground: Uncovering & Removing the Myths of the Underground Railroad presented by Jamon Jordan Detroit’s role […]

The Beginnings of the Ford Empire at the Rochester Hills Public Library

Photo of the Model T with an open top, front and rear bucket seats, and large slender tires.

The Rochester Hills Public Library welcome Author Alan Naldrett to share the story of the very first days of the Ford Motor Company on Thursday, February 21. Naldrett will share the story of C. Harold Wills, Henry Ford’s very first employee and one of the unsung heroes of the auto world. Wills designed the Model […]

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