The City Council has passed a 180-day moratorium on new facilities, with larger grow operations on the horizon.
The city's proposed budget for 2017-'18 includes a rate increase; it also calls for hiring more police officers.
Battle of Berkeley II, a two-front ground & air war between left and right, anarchy & law and order, being fought mostly in the news media.
Be careful where you get your news; how is it being framed for you?
Residents adjacent to the project voiced strong opposition to the rezoning.
A proposed Big Beaver Road apartment complex was recently tabled by the Troy Planning Commission because of design concerns.
Troy City Council recently decided to pass on an ordinance that would have allowed pawn shops to operate in the city.
Trott, who represents Michigan’s 11th District, has his Michigan office in Troy.
"We need everyone to pay for [the individual mandate] otherwise it's a sick pool and doesn't work," one protester said.
A comparison of two events and their media coverage, and an updated article about the 2016 March for Life in Washington, DC.
Troy is accepting applications for a myriad of opportunities including a police officer, lifeguard and recreation coordinator.
Good news for our military men and women. Another one of Donald Trump's appointments moves closer to confirmation.
Jeff Sessions for Attorney General and Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary are probably the two best known on the hit list.
New article with links to pre and post Presidential election articles from Catholic and Protestant leaders. Worth reading!
New article I wrote with AMAC gun-control analysis - A Christmas Story cartoon sent by a friend. Happy Seventh Day of Christmas!
Nolan Peterson describes the stalemated war in eastern Ukraine with boots on the frozen ground. Worth reading!
Nolan Peterson mentions James Foley and his legacy, shows pictures of Ukrainian people and the soldiers who are fighting this forgotten war
Check out the new laws coming to Michigan in the new year. Spoiler alert: Some will hurt your wallet.
Thankfully, it looks like justice has been done in the Berlin terror attacks.
Sakwa, developer of shopping center and condos, sues to keep busses from his developments.
New article I wrote after seeing the flags at half mast again today entering the workplace. Enough is enough!
Route will include stops at restaurants, shopping destinations, hotels and the Troy Transit Center.
Check out why snow plows and green lights go together.
Area residents concerned about safety, narrow road.
Governor vetoed bill in July; Knollenberg sponsors new bill.
A postscript to a post I wrote entitled We Elected a New President and I Lost a Daughter on November 10, 2016.
My daughter has disavowed her connection to me because of my vote for Donald Trump. I believe he won the election for these reasons.
Post-election, RTA CEO Michael Ford talks about the next steps in bringing mass transit to Metro Detroit.
Troy Election Highlights
Final arguments with an October AND a November surprise to consider. Nostalgic campaign sign photo taken by a friend.
Check back with Patch Local Editor Mera McKenna for updates on the sights and sounds of the presidential election in the Tri-County Area.
A list of Metro Detroit election watch parties: from the movies to an improv theater.
New article I wrote about Tuesday's election - Pugh analysis might help with the smelly decision... :-)
Free service to operate weekdays for now, with an eye toward adding Saturday night.
You will be asked to show a valid ID but if you don't have one, you can vote.
Four school board candidates vie for two six-year terms.
Several people have already commented on this Presidential election article when posted elsewhere. Please let me know your thoughts.
Find your polling place and other important election day information.
Tells Automation Alley audience that Michigan is ahead of other states that want to get in the game.
Resettlement is a long-simmering issue in Michigan, the top destination for Syrian refugees, and in Oakland County, which leads the state.