Huntington Woods-Berkley Patch Editor Takes on New Role

Leslie Ellis will serve as content recruiter, teaching community leaders, business owners, athletic and arts boosters, and anyone who has important information about our communities how to share the news on Patch!

'Serial Bank Robber' Strikes Again

A man who robbed a Royal Oak bank on Friday is believed to be a suspect in five other area robberies, including one in Berkley.

News Nearby: Seaholm Senior Loses Cancer Battle, Ferndale Adoption Network Grows and More

Here are some of the week's top stories from towns near Berkley and Huntington Woods.

Loving, Goofy Dog 'Red' Needs a Home

This adult male is available for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue League in Southfield.

Cheesecake Factory Coming to Michigan

The restaurant at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi that is expected to open later this year will be the chain's first in Michigan.

Gluten-Free Eateries Honored and More Restaurant News

Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.

Happy Hour App Finds Royal Oak Drink Specials

Looking for a place to unwind? A new iPhone tool that also works in Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Detroit, Ferndale and Ypsilanti can assist you.

Michigan Schools to Receive $70,000 for Arts, Culture Field Trips

Educators can apply for the Michigan Youth Arts Association grants to help defray the cost of transportation.

Holocaust Museum Opens Multimedia Exhibit March 15

“Where the Past Meets the Future" will be on display through July 21.

When Are the Oscars and Who Are the Nominees?

Here's the scoop on the 85th annual Academy Awards, which will air Sunday, Feb. 24, on ABC affiliate WXYZ (Channel 7).

Detroit Institute of Arts Thanks Metro Area Voters

The 2012 approval of a millage to help support the museum "was an amazing statement on regionalism," DIA chief operating officer Annmarie Erickson said recently.

Huntington Woods City Commissioner Appointed to National League of Cities Committee

Jeff Jenks will help shape the organization's transportation policies and advocate for them in Congress and within President Barack Obama's administration.

Oakland County Commissioners to Host Gun Violence Discussion

The Feb. 26 event will feature law enforcement experts, who will talk about universal background checks and other topics.

Patch Reader Wins an Overnight Stay at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester

"I am so excited to have won! I never win anything," Dana Kaplan of Berkley said. Runner-up Melanie Prapotnik of White Lake won two microdermabrasion treatments from Abassi Dermatololgy in Northville.

Bagger Dave's, Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan Join Forces

Stop by the burger chain's Berkley location to show your support for the 2013 Hearts of Hope campaign.

Jobs Open at the Blarney Stone Pub, Bagger Dave's

Who's hiring in Berkley and Huntington Woods? Here's a sampling of ads to help you land just the right position!

Berkley Artisan Keeps 'Dream of the City' Alive in Handmade Furniture

Get to know one of the vendors you'll find this weekend at the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale.

News Nearby: Random Acts of Kindness in Royal Oak, Road Worker Hit in West Bloomfield

Here are some of the week's top stories from towns near Berkley and Huntington Woods.

Handsome 'Morris' Adores People and Other Cats

This adult male is available for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue League in Southfield.

Pizzeria Biga Adds Brunch, The Meeting House Kicks Off Happy Hour and More Restaurant News

Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.

Kiss a Lot, Have Fun and Be Honest: Patch Readers Share Relationship Tips

Leave a comment to tell us your advice for a happy, healthy partnership this Valentine's Day and all yearlong, Berkley and Huntington Woods!

DTE Offers Tips to Avoid Getting Tricked by Utility Scam Artists

Ask for identification, double check and, when in doubt, call the Berkley or Huntington Woods Public Safety Department.

Huntington Woods Public Safety Deputy Chief Receives Leadership Recognition

Nicholas Armold recently earned the Franklin M. Kreml Leadership Award, whose goal is to honor "high ethical and professional values and dedication to public service."

Police: Berkley, Birmingham Robberies, Other Nearby Stick-Ups May Be Connected

Birmingham Police say Friday's robbery of Comerica Bank is similar to several others recently in Oakland County; the Federal Bureau of Investigations has offered a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

UPDATED: Wayne County Communities Sue to Keep Tax Money Earmarked for Zoo, DIA

Berkley, which could be impacted by the case's outcome, will be watching to see how the law plays out; Huntington Woods City Manager Alex Allie said the debate is a "non-issue" in his community.

Jobs Open at Bagger Dave's, The Wedding Shoppe

Who's hiring in Berkley and Huntington Woods? Here's a sampling of ads to help you land just the right position!

Berkley School District Students Outperform State on 2012 MEAP Exams

However, the district's performance compared to its own 2011 results was not uniform, with some improvements and some declines.

Senior Dog 'Lukas' Seeks a Loving Family

This pooch is available for adoption through Almost Home Animal Rescue League in Southfield.

Berkley School District MEAP Results To Be Released Today

Check back with Huntington Woods-Berkley Patch after 10 a.m. Monday for a look at how students fared on their fall 2012 Michigan Education Assessment Program exams.

Inside|Out Coming to Town, FBI Offers Reward and More News This Week

Here's what happened in and around Berkley and Huntington Woods.

News Nearby: Oakland County's 40-Under-40 Winner, Owl Sightings and More

Here are some of the week's top stories from towns near Berkley and Huntington Woods.

American Red Cross Calls for Emergency Blood Donations

Weather-related blood drive cancellations result in low supplies across southeast Michigan. Give blood in Berkley or at another nearby center!

UPDATED: DIA Picks Berkley, Huntington Woods for Inside|Out Program

The cities are among 25 throughout Metro Detroit chosen to host outdoor art installations this spring and summer.

Berkley, Huntington Woods Declare Snow Emergencies

Residents must move their vehicles off the sidewalks and streets to make way for plow drivers or risk being ticketed.

How Does the Berkley School District Decide Whether to Call a Snow Day?

The process begins before the crack of dawn and involves a variety of factors.

Big Rock Chop House Chef to Compete for Title and More Restaurant News

Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.

Share Your MPHSH Hockey Showcase Photos

Berkley-Ferndale Unified is among the sixty teams throughout Michigan that will compete in the hockey showcase through Feb. 10 at the Arctic Coliseum Arena in Chelsea.

Get Ready for Snowy Commutes To End the Week

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch beginning Thursday evening and lasting into Friday morning that includes Berkley and Huntington Woods.

'Competition Breeds Success,' Berkley High School's New Varsity Football Coach Says

BHS special education teacher Chris Sikora – who said he will stress academic achievement, as well as a competitive spirit, among his players – has set his sights on the state playoffs.

UPDATED: Nazi Slogan 'Arbeit Macht Frei' Found at Packard Plant in Detroit

“I found it disturbing,” Huntington Woods resident David Schulman said. “It’s a form of hate speech.”