OU faculty, grad run for school board
Rochester voters will select candidates to serve for three six-year terms on the Rochester Board of Education on Nov. 8.
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Medical marijuana under fire
Several bills, no less than 16, that would affect the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act have been introduced into state legislature. If passed, many of these bills would undermine Michigan’s voter-approved law by preventing or discouraging patients from accessing their doctor-recommended medicine.
Tap into Detroit beer week
The city of Detroit will celebrate Michigan brewed beers during the third annual Detroit Beer Week, Thursday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 22.
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
Many people are familiar with the book “Little Women,” but there are many things you may not know about the author, Louisa May Alcott. Oakland University has partnered with the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen and the Rochester Hills Public Library to bring a six-part event called “Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.” The series of events, which began on Sept. 18, include a reading, viewing and discussion about Alcott.
Local businesses question involvement with OU go card
The Oakland GO Card is receiving mixed reviews from participating local businesses.
Brooksie Way takes over OU
Thousands of runners, including Oakland University atheletes, paced incessantly near Meadow Brook Hall on a chilly Sunday morning in eager anticipation to start the fourth annual Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K Run.
Brooksie Way comes to campus
The Brooksie Way half marathon is coming to Oakland University for its fourth year on Sunday, bigger and better than before.
Stopped program monitors teens
The Michigan Sheriffs’ Association has introduced a new program called the Stopped Program, which allows parents to keep track of their children’s driving for free.
Flash mob surfaces through performance at local mall
An unsuspecting passerby might have been taken by surprise when 68 dancers flooded parts of downtown Rochester at the Village in a dance flash mob organized by Talmer Bank & Trust on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Stores help to restore Detroit pride
Local stores are aiming to renew Detroit pride through a variety of Detroit merchandise and apparel. Down With Detroit, Made in Detroit and The Detroit Shoppe are three area businesses that are doing just that.
