Support Cancer Patients At The 8th Annual Embrace Life 5K Run/Walk

Whether you are a competitive runner, or a leisurely walker, you can have some fun, and support folks with cancer all at the same time

Woman Learns of Her 'Death' on TV, Dad Shares Slammer with Son After Smuggling Smack in Shorts, Dream Cruise Nightmare, Officer Injured After Bullet Ricochets Off Pit Bull's Head: Michigan News Digest

Also, the Dearborn City Council wants “a cooling off period” before issuing any new hookah cafe permits.

Oh Say Can You Sing? Last Chance to Enter National Anthem Singing Contest

Southeast Michigan police officers, firefighters, military members and veterans urged to enter bank's Home of the Brave Singing Contest.

Dad Joining Son in Slammer After Trying to Smuggle Smack in His Shorts

Defendant asked sentencing to be delayed so he could surgeries related to nine gunshot wounds sustained in an unrelated incident.

Man Shoved at Hank Williams Jr. Concert May Not Survive

The Wayne teen taken into custody has been released pending a thorough investigation by Oakland County Sheriff's deputies.

Wayne County Hiring New Legislative Auditor General

Applications are due Sept. 12 in the search to replace retiring official. The job pays $115,000 to $125,000 annually.

Civil Rights Activists Exploiting Ferguson, MO, Unrest: Neighbors

The “By Any Means Necessary” civil rights group is passing out fliers at the scene of a police-involved shooting in Detroit.

5 things you didn't know about GLCA's teaching staff

Just like our educational model, our teachers are unique. Following are five interesting facts on our multifaceted teaching staff.

Woman Hears Reports of Her Death on TV

The story of her death is a myth, but the true story of Jena David’s rescue in the Floods of 2014 is a dramatic story of heroics.

Bullet Ricochets Off Pit Bull's Head, Injuring Police Officer

Police in a Detroit suburb were trying to capture “vicious” dogs when an officer was accidentally shot.

Trustee Mike Kelly Proposes A Postponement Of The Controversial Amphitheater Project

Trustee Kelly puts forward a resolution to postpone the controversial Amphitheater Project. Trustee Arnold likely to be the deciding vote.

Scholarships Make College Possible, But Students Need to Plan Early

College is expensive, but scholarships can make it affordable. Students need to plan early to be able to cash in on opportunities.

Effects of caffeine on heart health

U-M Northville Health Center

Clock is Ticking: Who is Your Every Day Hero?

There are just few hours left to nominate the coach or mentor who made a difference in your life to win a prize package from Patch.

Plymouth Whalers Alumni Put on a Fun Show for Charity and Fans

Whaler vets put on a great show for charity.

After Three Hour Wait, Township Residents Refuse Supervisor's Attempt To Cancel Meeting

How would you feel if you waited 3 hours for a meeting, and the Supervisor suddenly decided to cancel the meeting? Disrespected?

An aspirin a day ... is it right for you?

U-M Northville Health Center

Woodward Dream Cruise, Harrowing Stories from Floods of 2014, Same-Sex Marriage Limbo, Worker Cracks Open Manager's Bathroom Spy Cam: Michigan News Digest

Also, is bleh the new hip? It depends, Movoto says. Has climate change made big weather events more likely in the future?

Worker Cracks Case of Bank Manager's Bathroom Spy Cam

Bank branch manager allegedly admitted to police he wanted “video of ‘his girls’ at the bank” as they used the restroom.

Harrowing, Heartbreaking Tales and Worry Written in the Muck Left By Floods of 2014

“We are dragging our lives to the curb with tears in our eyes,” says flood-weary woman who says pickers deliver a nettlesome indignity.

'It Just Feels Like Arbitrary Discrimination': Legally Married Lesbian Couple Told to Get Court Order for Name Changes

As courts settle the legality of same-sex marriage in Michigan, couples like Leslie Thompson and Cindy Norlin are caught in legal limbo.

Climate Change Bigger Threat Than Aging Infrastructure: City Officials

Climate change has made “100 year floods” the new normal, officials say after devastating 2014 Flood.

Movoto's Most (Yawn) Boring Places in Michigan List: Is Bleh the New Hip?

With lists guiding choices on everything from where to live, learn, work and play, “most boring places” list may the most oxymoronic yet.

'Houses ... Smell Like Sewers'; Plea Deal for Man Who Ran Away with Plymouth Teen; Floods of 2014; Back to School; Homes for Sale: Michigan News Digest

Also, police officials are asking for cool heads to prevail after fears Ferguson, MO, racial unrest could spill over to Detroit.

New Plymouth-Canton Area Real Estate Listings: Week Ending Feb. 14

If you’re looking for a new home in the Plymouth-Canton area, or thinking of moving there, check out the latest listings on Patch.

'Houses ... Smell Like Sewers,' Mayor Says in Plea for Federal Help : Floods of 2014

Across southeast Michigan, local governments plead for federal help, arguing communities can’t weather cleanup costs alone.

Man Who Ran Away with Teen Accepts Deal that Could Mean 20 Years in Prison

Robert L. Messer, who ran away with a 15-year-old family friend last fall and fathered her child, will be sentenced Aug. 22.

Police Worry Racial Unrest in Ferguson, MO, May Spill Over in Detroit

Detroit police urge calm as racial unrest in St. Louis suburb and across the country exposes crack in police-minority community relations.

Thinking about gynecologic surgery?

U-M Northville Health Center

Robin Williams and Koko, the Talking Gorilla; How Thieves May Have Helped Swamp Freeway and Other Floods of 2014 News; American with Local Ties Killed, Stuffed in Suitcase in Bali: Michigan News Digest

Also, the girlfriend to singer Mary J. Blige's dad will stand trial, and a Michigan Supreme Court ruling could cost the state billions.

How Copper Scrappers May Have Caused Freeway to Swallow Cars

Michigan officials are investigating if the theft of copper, a pervasive problem in the Motor City, may have undermined pumping stations.

UPDATED: Snyder Declares Flood Emergency in Tri-County Area

After initially declining to issue the declaration, governor takes step that could end in federal disaster declaration.

It's (sports) physical time

U-M Northville Health Center

Watch Robin Williams Laugh It Up with Talking Gorilla Koko

Koko, who understands spoken English and expresses human emotions, hadn’t smiled for seven months. Then she met Robin Williams.

Girlfriend of Mary J. Blige's Father To Stand Trial

The Michigan woman who allegedly stabbed the R&B singer’s father will stand trial.

Record Rainfall Forces Michigan Residents Off the Roads

Residents are urged to stay off the roads after about 4.6 inches of rain fell in metro Detroit on Monday.

Ten Things Every Woman Should Know About Her Bladder

By Megan Schimpf, MD | U-M Northville Health

Vaginal Mesh: Is your television your doctor?

Navigating the many sources of information around surgery for pelvic prolapse and urinary incontinence

Cruz's Story of Extraordinary Pediatrics for Extraordinary Children

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has specialists closer to home for Northville residents

Mich. Supreme Court Ruling Could Cost State $1.1 Billion

A treasury and IBM dispute could cost Michigan over $1 billion plus interest after July 14 ruling.