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Murder mystery hits downtown

By Tyrell Johnson

Rochester residents had the opportunity to participate in a “whodunit” murder mystery that took over downtown Rochester Saturday.The Case of the Dead Paparazzi event gave participants the chance to help solve a murder mystery.

Debt plan is a glass ceiling for students

By Raymond Andre

Congress recently signed legislation that would raise the nation’s debt ceiling. But there are unintended consequences of the tied discretionary spending cuts that are a bit more elusive and not yet fully understood. An area that received relatively few cuts but still will likely feel the impact of the country’s changing monetary philosophy: college financial aid.

Detroit pride grows as Chrysler ad expands

By Clare LaTorre

During this year's Super Bowl, Chrysler debuted their new "Imported from Detroit" ad campaign. Recently another commercial has been released, along with a single of the Collected of God choir's rendition of Eminem's "Lose Yourself' which can be purchased on iTunes.

Borders close gets bookstores talking

By Raymond Andre

Borders bookstores announced July 19, despite chapter 11 bankruptcy, the 40-year veteran bookseller would be closing its some 400 doors permanently by September’s end.

Locals seek new routes from construction

By Brian Figurski

Summer brings out the orange barrels in Michigan, and there is no shortage all around Oakland University.

Tours offer insight to Detroit history and landmarks

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Locals will have an opportunity to discover the history of southeast Michigan through a series of narrated bus and walking tours throughout Hometown History Tours.

Cargill to donate 40K to local food banks

By STEPHANIE PREWEDA

Family owned food producer Cargill, recently took a stand against hunger by donating $40,000 worth of food supplies to six local companies in St. Clair, Mich.

Families gather at Village for story readings

By RAYMOND ANDRE

The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center’s Festival Park is blanketed, literally. Here, dozens of families sit patiently atop their cloths for “Books, Buddies & Blankets” summer story readings held each Wednesday at The Village in conjunction with the Rochester Hills Public Library.

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Bi-partisan budget workshop unites Oakland County residents

By By RAYMOND ANDRE

BERKLEY —   Tuesday evening, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, of Michigan’s 9th District, invited Oakland County residents to take part in a budget and debt assessment exercise sponsored by the Concord Coalition. The event virtually filled Berkley High School’s Collaborative Center, where the event took place, with an audience that cut across political and age boundaries. [...]

Downtown Rochester to host summer events

By Tyrell Johnson

Summer is nearly here and downtown Rochester is getting ready for a season full of events. With events that highlight green living, showcase movies under the stars and offer deals on the sidewalks, Rochester has an event for the entire family.

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