Wine, Wit & Wisdom 2019
The Sign outside of the entrance of the Friends' of Library Store inside the RHPL - photo by John SmyntekThe Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s sixth annual “Wine, Wit & Wisdom” fundraiser is set for Saturday April 13 Taking place at the Main Library at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester, the evening provides a lively mix of sustenance and knowledge. The Friends group — the library’s primary volunteer non-profit support […]
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Adams High School Traffic Update March 2019
Rochester Community Schools LogoA Letter from Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner   Dear RCS Families, Since last fall, the district has been actively evaluating the traffic flow around Adams High School to address community safety concerns. We would like to share our ongoing plans for improvement. In cooperation with traffic and safety consultants and our partners at […]
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Biology Professor Examines River Ecology On A Global Scale
Image of a small river surrounded by grassy terrainOakland University (OU) ecologist Scott Tiegs is the lead author of a new scientific paper examining carbon-cycling rates of river-based ecosystems around the world. Published in the journal Science Advances, the paper is based on the work of 153 researchers in 40 countries. The study found that climatic factors, such as temperature and moisture, influenced carbon-cycling […]
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Women’s History Lecture Series at the Rochester Hills Museum
Women unload a person on a stretcher from a WWI vehicleWomen’s History Lecture Series Thursdays in March Members Free; Non-Members $5; 7:00 p.m. Pre-register via Pay Pal at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, by emailing rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org or by calling 248-656-4663. March 14: At Home and Over There:  American Women Physicians in World War I presented by the American Women’s Medical Association The Museum is proud to share the American Medical Women’s […]
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Celebrate Oakland Township Bicentennial March 16
Bicentennial BannerOakland Township to Celebrate Bicentennial with 200 Free Donuts on March 16 Two-hundred years ago on this date, Benjamin Woodworth “Uncle Ben” and William Russell “Father Russell” purchased the first parcel in Oakland Township, and it was the tenth purchase in the entire Oakland County. Together they purchased 160 acres in Section 33 where the Paint […]
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Spring into Action: A Celebration of OPC’s Programs for the 50+
Complimentary Classes for Local Residents – One Week Only Jumpstart spring at Older Persons’ Center (OPC). Residents of the Rochester community are invited for a week of complimentary programs and demonstrations running through March 16. Throughout the week, participants will have opportunities to explore everything the OPC provides. No pre-registration required, just stop in and discover something […]
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Dear Crabby, What’s Up with Amazon?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computerDear Crabby, What’s Up with Amazon Making All These American Cities Jump Through Hoops for Them? Sincerely, Y. Bother   Dear Y. Bother, You’re speaking about Amazon’s search to build their second home of operations. It’s simple, they do it because they can. It’s humiliating to the city and disrespectful to the residents. They offer huge […]
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