Michigan Education Savings Program's fees drop 17 percent as total assets under management top $4B

Decline will help families build college savings, state Treasury officials say

2014 Holiday TV Schedule: When, Where to Watch Holiday Classics in St. Clair Shores

Find out when your favorite holiday movies will air on network television in the Detroit metro area this season, from now through Christmas.

Rabbi Murdered in Jerusalem Synagogue Has Ties to Metro Detroit

Rabbi Michael Cohen of Young Israel of Oak Park said attack brings the conflict in the Middle East “to a very personal level.”

With Snow in the Forecast, St. Clair Shores Commute Could Be Messy Tuesday

With temperatures in the 20s and a wind chill index of around -2, the snow isn't going to go anywhere.

NCAA: March Madness Will Return to Detroit

Construction started last week on the Detroit Red Wings arena, and it’s already booked a major event.

Attention, St. Clair Shores: Deadline Extended for FEMA Flood Assistance

Gov. Rick Snyder asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for extension to apply for assistance to cover damage from August floods.

Live Penguin Cam: Watch How Detroit Zoo Penguins Spend Their Days

What’s an average day like for a penguin? A Detroit television station’s Penguin Cam gives you a glimpse.

ATT Flying High at Detroit DTW Airport, Ranks #1

Independent research firm RootMetrics awards top spot to AT&T in recent airport wireless network performance report.

From Hell to Paradise, Michigan Rules, Seal's Fate Sealed, 'Dead' Man Votes: Michigan News Digest

In case you missed them, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories from the Michigan Patch sites last week.

Michigan Green Beret, 'One of Our Nation's Finest,' Dies in Battle in Afghanistan

The highly decorated soldier received fourth Bronze Star medal and a Meritorious Service Award posthumously.

Big-Box Stores Reveal Black Friday Specials

If you’re already planning what to buy where, these ads will help you develop a strategy.

Michigan Hunters Can Help Fill Food Bank Freezers

The Sportsmen Against Hunger program collected around 30,000 pounds of venison last year.

Couples Appeal 6th Circuit Ruling Upholding Gay Marriage Ban to Supreme Court

With appeals filed days after the 6th Circuit's ruling, U.S. Supreme Court justices could take up the issue of same-sex marriage this term.

Macomb County Residents Affected by Flood Have Until Nov. 24 to File for FEMA Assistance

The deadline is approaching for housing, home repair and other assistance from August's flood event.

Firearm Deer Season Opens Saturday; Get Smartphone App to Check Deer

Michigan DNR announces deer check station locations, new deer check locator for smartphones as firearm season opens.

Job Hunting? Check Out These Just-Posted Positions in the St. Clair Shores Area

Bookmark the Patch jobs board page to start your hunt for full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary jobs.

DIA Directors Dug Into Their Own Pockets to Repay Executive Bonuses

Taking back the bonus pay would have been a "double insult" to the three top executives at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Bill's Supporters Say Splitting Electoral Votes More Fairly Represents Will of People

A bill proposed in the Legislature would allow Michigan to split its electoral voters, as Maine and Nebraska do.

Meet the Artists -- Mount Elliott Park Fun Shop in Detroit

With great artists around Detroit, Mount Elliott Park Fun Shop is giving consumers a chance to meet the artists and purchase their work.

Have A Voice In The Future Of Education!

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

From Hell to Paradise, BuzzFeed Explains Why Michigan is Best U.S. State

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

Businesses Team to Pair Michigan Craft Beers, Holiday Menus

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

The Recovery Project Co-CEO To Lead Brain Injury Association of Michigan Webinar on Nov. 18

Polly Swingle, PT, GCS, CEEAA and co-CEO of The Recovery Project to share insight on exercise for adults with brain injuries.

AAA Michigan Warns Motorists, 'Don't Veer for Deer': Watch

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

How Big Is the Crime Problem in St. Clair Shores?

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

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

Host a student attending a local high school

Killer Shrimp Poses Big Threat to Great Lakes

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

Give a Neighbor a "Hand" with Bright Side Dental

Bright Side Dental offices host holiday food drive for community!

Area Vet Says He and Millions of Others Getting Cold Shoulder from Defense Department

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

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.

How Did Michigan Cities Rank on FBI's List of Most Dangerous in America?

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 St. Clair Shores 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.

St. Clair Shores, 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.”

Police: Pair Stole Credit Cards in Realty Open Houses in 15 Communities Across 3 Counties

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

Say It Isn't Snow: Weather Outlook for St. Clair Shores

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