UPDATED: Berkley, Huntington Woods Elections 2012: Cogen Lipton, Zack, Woodward Win

Check Berkley Patch for the latest news following the Nov. 6 general election.

Honor Those Who've Battled Breast Cancer

Upload a photo of your loved one to our tribute gallery and share a little something about their life.

Hey, Berkley and Huntington Woods! Here Are Five Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

Patch has ideas you can pull together using clothing and other items you probably have around the house.

Berkley Marching Band Makes Final Four Cut in Battle of the Bands

The school needs your votes to win $1,000 and a promotional announcement in My TV20's bracket challenge!

Art Students Boo-tify Berkley

Berkley Eyewear celebrates Halloween with colorfully painted pumpkins created by Berkley High School class.

Red Cross: Blood Donations Needed to Help Communities Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Donors in unaffected areas across the country, including Berkley and Huntington Woods, are urged to give as emergency responders assess damage.

Beaumont Health System Considers Strategic Partnerships

The Royal Oak-based organization's executive board was set to discuss possible collaborative relationships with other institutions during its meeting Tuesday.

UPDATED: Berkley, Huntington Woods Avoid Major Outages as Remnants of Hurricane Sandy Head West

A wind advisory remains in effect through 1 p.m. Tuesday and a hazardous weather outlook is in place through this evening for southeast Michigan, according to the National Weather Service.

Berkley Pub Crawl to Honor Fallen Ferndale Reservist

The event Saturday, Nov. 3, will benefit the SSG Matthew Leach Memorial Fund to pay for a Fallen Soldier Battle Cross monument at American Legion Post 374 in Berkley.

Berkley Rotary Club Takes On Bullies With Pancakes

Tickets are on sale for the annual pancake breakfast that will held Saturday, Nov. 3., at Berkley First United Methodist Church to benefit the "Take a Stand – No Place for Hate" anti-bullying campaign.

DTE Anticipates Outages in Michigan as Hurricane Sandy Heads West

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory warning of gusts up to 50 miles per hour that is in effect until 5 p.m. Tuesday and includes Berkley and Huntington Woods.

Hungry Howie's Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pizzas are being served in pink boxes and the chain will make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for each pie sold during October.

U of M Associate Director of Bands prepares BHS bands for MSBOA Festival

The BHS Symphony and Concert Bands were honored to have Dr. Rodney Dorsey of the University of Michigan evaluate their pre-festival performance this week.

Jobs Open at Yellow Door Art Market, Huntington Woods Public Safety Department and More

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

Hurricane Sandy Will Impact Michigan Weather This Week

The storm could bring light snow Monday night into Tuesday and chilly, rainy weather for Halloween on Wednesday as the system heads west after making landfall on the East Coast, according to the National Weather Service.

Voters Should Remember Officials' Reaction to Medical Marijuana Decriminalization

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Prosecutor Jessica Cooper wasted taxpayers' resources on raids and prosecution, Oakland County Commissioner Craig Covey says in a letter to Berkley Patch.

Mar 13, 1942: U.S. Army launches K-9 Corps

I strive for accuracy and fairness. But if you see something that doesn't look right, contact me!

Berkley Runners Place Fourth at Cross Country Meet

The Berkley boys cross country team finished fourth at the Division 1 regional meet at Lake St. Clair Metropark on Friday.

7 Questions for Berkley High School Band Director Alan Posner

Find out about his long-term goals for the marching band program, the band's pre-game ritual, its performance of Korean pop star PSY's catchy dance tune 'Gangnam Style' and more.

Week in Review: Spirit Contest Results, Winged Demon Missing, World Series Fun and More

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

Want to 'Boo' Your Neighbor? Get Ghosted With Patch

Ghosting is a fun pre-Halloween tradition that your neighbors in Berkley and Huntington Woods can enjoy. Here's how.

Halloween Haunts Berkley This Weekend

Youngsters are invited to wear their costumes Saturday during the Spooky Skatacular and the Spooktacular Carnvial.

Fun Happenings Nearby This Weekend

Song and Spirit Institute for Peace celebration in Berkley; live organ music during 'Phantom of the Opera' film in Birmingham; authors event in Clawson; 'Flowers in the Attic' parody in Ferndale; Cat Power concert in Royal Oak; trick

Carve the Pumpkin, Not Your Hand, and Other Halloween Safety Tips

Here's what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe this holiday.

As Sequester Looms, Michigan Citizen Action Calls for an End to Military Contractor CEO Waste

As part of a National Day of Action across the U.S., Michigan Citizen Action hosted a tele-press conference to demand an end to wasteful Pentagon spending

Hiller’s scrip card helps fund Berkley Instrumental Boosters

With a Hiller’s scrip card that can be reloaded again and again, shoppers can be donating 3 percent of their purchase to Berkley Instrumental Boosters at no cost to them.

I’ve been overpaying for child support. May I get that money back?

In this article, I share my research regarding retroactive modification of child support.

Weekly Health Update by Dr. Jeff Allyn, Berkley Chiropractic Clinic

Read topics relating to your Back and Neck, from Berkley Chiropractic Clinic, here or on our blog: www.DrJeffAllynBlog.com

Get a Freebie from Taco Bell on Oct. 30 After World Series Stolen Base

San Francisco Giants center fielder Angel Pagan's move in game two Thursday triggers the chain's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion at locations including Berkley.

Make Low-Interest Bond Available to Save Homes, County Commissioner Candidate Says

"We need to reclaim our voice and clean up our county and our country. Restore its strengths. Reduce it weaknesses. And replace its bureaucracy with a moral family oriented spirit we so desperately need," says Steven Zimberg of Huntington Wood

Former River Rouge Mayor Urges 'No' Vote on Proposal 6

"There will be no cost for Michigan taxpayers. Our total cost will be paid by bridge user fares. This is truly a free bridge," John F. McEwan says in a letter to Berkley Patch.

Catching Fireflies Collects Supplies, Raises Funds for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

The drive at its Berkley and Rochester stores and on Facebook will benefit Detroit Dog Rescue.

Send Some Quality Dog Treats And Other Goodies To The Working Dogs Of Camp Stone.

Please don't just 'share' this! Make an effort to actually send something to Camp Stone!

Text Bullying on the Rise

Tips to help prevent text bullying

Homes for Sale in Huntington Woods

Looking to move or just want a peek at what's listed? Here are some houses available in the area.

Busy Weekend on Tap in Berkley

Check out "A Weekend of Holy Foolery" at the Song and Spirit Institute, the "Spooky Skatacular" at the Ice Arena, the "Spooktacular Carnival" at the Community Center or a pancake breakfast at Our Lady of La Salette Church.

Sporadic Outages Hit Phone Service Throughout Michigan

Business lines for Oakland County government offices and the city of Berkley were impacted Wednesday, but emergency callers could get through. Little Rock, Ark.-based Windstream was working to correct the problem, a spokesman said.

Royal Oak Beats Berkley in Spirit Contest

As a prize, Patch will donate $200 in the name of the Ravens to Children’s Miracle Network at Beaumont Hospital and Berkley Patch will run a photo of the rival football team as its Facebook page banner Thursday.

Creator Buries Berkley Boneyard

The popular Halloween display was scrapped this year after large crowds forced the Public Safety Department to close it early last year, says Don Weiner of Troy.

House Hunt: For Sale, Lease in Berkley

Looking to move or just want a peek at what's listed? Here are some homes available in the area.