Dear Crabby, Where Are the Community Gardens?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computer Dear Crabby, Does Rochester Hills have any community gardens? It seems like with what is happening in the world right now, they sure would come in handy as the victory gardens did during the World Wars. Thanks! George Greenthumbs Dear Mr. Greenthumbs, I remember victory gardens! Let me tell you, it was quite the sight […]
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Enhancing Hospital Capacity and Allowing Public Meetings to be Held Electronically
Headshot of Governor Gretchen Whitmer with U.S. and Michigan flags behind her. Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Orders Enhancing Hospital Capacity, Allowing Public Meetings to be Held Electronically Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Orders 2020-48 and 2020-49, which extend two executive orders signed last month. These executive orders: Relax the requirements of the Open Meetings Act to allow public bodies to conduct meetings remotely while facilitating public […]
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Rochester’s History of Fighting Viral Disease
Barns and water tower from the 1950s Parkedale’s Role in Defeating Polio As we wait for medical science to develop vaccines and treatments to fight COVID-19, it is interesting to turn back the pages of history to the story of another disease that was vanquished by vaccine—and to remember Rochester’s connection to the historic achievement. Poliomyelitis (commonly called polio) is a contagious […]
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Oakland Township Seeks Historic District Commission Member
Oakland Township LogoThe Charter Township of Oakland welcomes residents that have a passion for our Township and local preservation. The HDC oversees local historic districts, offers guidance to homeowners, and attempts to educate residents on preserving our cultural heritage. The HDC also manages the operations of Cranberry Lake Farm (CLF) Historic District, listed in the National Register […]
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Researchers Seek Public Participation for COVID-19 Study
OU researchers seek public participation for COVID-19 study A group of researchers in Oakland University’s Department of Biological Sciences is seeking public participation in a research study to identify COVID-19 symptoms and track the timeline of their development among the general population. The project collects data through an anonymous online survey in which participants record information about their symptoms and general background, including […]
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