Have A Voice In The Future Of Education!

Share your perspective on how you use technology for learning in the national Speak Up survey.

Oakland County Teens Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot Face Life in Prison

The mother of one of the teens said her daughter just wanted justice for her boyfriend and baby’s father, who died in her arms last year.

Road Construction May Affect Northville Area Commutes

Several projects are still in the works in Oakland County, and that may affect how you get from here to there over the next week.

Open your home to an international student! Receive a stipend!

Host a student attending a local high school

Smitten with The Mitten: 37 Reasons There's No Place Like Michigan

Michiganders can always use their hand as a map, one of the reasons you should turn thumbs up to the Mitten State.

Oakland County Businesses Offer Craft Beer, Holiday Menu Pairings

Orion Township’s Powers Distributing and the Royal Oak Holiday Market have teamed to provide great beer pairings.

To Avoid Serious Injury, 'Don't Veer for Deer,' AAA Michigan Warns: Video

One in five vehicle crashes in Michigan involves deer, which are especially active during the November rut, or mating season.

18 New Local Job Openings in Northville: Retail, Quality Assurance, Food Service, Account Execs, IT

Even more jobs at the Northville Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing.

How Big Is Northville's Crime Problem?

The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting program shows a breakdown of the types of crime and the crime rate across the country.

Harmless-Looking Shrimp is a Big Killer

Michigan DNR takes aim at aggressive predator, and other invasive species that can disrupt the ecological balance of the Great Lakes.

On Veterans Day, Some Vets Getting a Cold Shoulder

On Veterans Day, Americans pay tribute to those who sacrificed in wars. But millions of Cold War veterans are overlooked.

Northville Spa Offering Free Massages to Vets, Military Personnel and Spouses

Research suggests that military veterans reported significant reductions in anxiety, worry, depression and physical pain after a massage.

Registration Open for Dec. 6 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

“I can’t wait until I am just Emi. Not a kid with arthritis,” says this year’s 2014 Detroit Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis honoree.

FBI List Shows Nation's Most Dangerous Cities; Guess Who's at the Top?

Murders declined 18 percent from 2012 to 2013, but Detroit’s per capita murder rate is the highest in the country.

Free Meals and Deals to Vets, Military on Veterans Day: The List

Across the country, businesses offer free or discounted meals and services to retired and active U.S. military personnel.

Fill Northville Patch with Veterans Day 2014 Tributes

Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Leave a tribute to a veteran in the comments section, or upload a photo there.

Diver Finds Previously Undiscovered Shipwrecks on Lake Michigan Floor: Watch

Diver discovers artifacts from ships that ran aground after being snared by reefs of shallow gravel shoals near the Island of Skillagalee.

Northville, Catch Up On Patch: Shifting Views About Pot, Gay Marriage Showdown Expected, Moot Wolf Hunt Vote

Also, the remains of a World War II veteran have been identified and was buried with full military honors.

Sexting and Kids: Should Advent of 'Sexting' Prompt Legal Reform?

Prosecutor is meeting with teens across the metro to discuss the serious consequences of sexting.

Off-the-Charts Customer Service, Surf's Up and It's not for Sissies, Child Support Snafu: Michigan News Digest

Detroit Institute of Arts board returns $90,000 in bonuses paid to executives when voter-backed taxes started flowing in.

Southeast Michigan Boy is New 'Mayor' of Zoo's Amphibiville

Amphibiville is part of the National Amphibian Conservation Center, which the Wall Street Journal called “Disneyland for Toads.”

Northville Goes All-Out for Small Business Saturday

Need more incentive? Downtown Northville is partnering with local nonprofits to provide a gift wrapping station in Northville Square.

Thieves Target Real Estate Open Houses in 15 Communities, 3 Counties: Police

In alleged spree that lasted from June to October, two men distracted Realtors and ransacked houses.

Say It Isn't Snow: Northville Area Weather Forecast

Forecasters don’t expect a repeat of last winter, the snowiest and sixth-coldest on record in Michigan, but season could blow in early.

'Boycott Black Thursday' Gains Steam, Conflict Brewing Over Starbucks Bling Policy, Couple Wrongly Accused of Sexual Abuse Gets $3 Million: Michigan News Digest

Also, a Dearborn man accused of a single fatal punch in a soccer referee’s death will get a new judge.

VETERAN'S "THANK YOU" SALUTE

VETERAN'S "THANK YOU" SALUTE

Oakland Exec, Detroit Developer Exchange Jabs About Jobs

“Keep your hands off our jobs,” exec says, or words to that effect. “Leave the divisive politics in the past,” developer fires back.”

6th Circuit Sets Stage for High Court Showdown on Same-Sex Marriage

The 2-1 ruling upholding the right of voters to impose same-sex marriage is the first defeat in a string of appeals court victories.

Top College Admission Essay Myths Debunked

There is a lot of misinformation out there that can take you off track. Consider these college essay myths and facts before you get started!

Starbucks' New Bling Ban Whips Some People Into a Froth

The new policy allows baristas to wear wedding and other rings, as long as they don’t have stones. Nose rings appear to be OK, too.

Announcing: Jobs on Northville Patch!

Patch’s new jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.

Dangerous 'Lasing' Pranks Causes Coast Guard to Abort Two Missions

The pranks aren't harmless and can risk pilots' lives, as well as the lives they're trying to save, the U.S. Coast Guard says.

Retailers Wag Fingers at Competition for Thanksgiving Day 'Black Friday' Sales

Eschewing Thanksgiving Day shopping hours, retailers promote themselves as family friendly – as if the competition isn’t.

Voters Oppose Wolf Hunts, Fueling HSUS Lawsuit Talk

HSUS: Law trumping voters' say is unconstitutional, and Tuesday's vote was far more than a "straw poll," as wolf hunt advocates claimed.

Who Won Fiercely Contested Race in Michigan's 11th Congressional District?

Republican Dave Trott andDemocrat Bobby McKenzie sparred in debates and in paid advertisements.

Oakland Communities Roll with the Nation on Pot Reform

Public opinion polls show shifting attitudes about pot in Michigan and across America, and the midterm election results back that up.

The Turnout: 2014 Midterm Election Final Results

The results for state and local elections have been announced.

Did Gov. Rick Snyder Win Re-Election?

Democrat challenger Mark Shauer was up against the incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.

Winner Called in Heavily Contested U.S. Senate Race

Both parties poured outside money into race for Michigan's open senate seat, one of a handful in the country GOP hoped would tilt balance.

Oakland Deputies, State Election Official Called After Charges of Voter Intimidation

County GOP director says observers acted legally and were watching for irregularities among voters who had requested absentee ballots.