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The deadline to apply for the pageant, an affiliate of the Miss Michigan USA and Miss USA organizations, is just around the corner.
An innocent mistake by a television anchor prompted some levity – and a priceless reaction by a co-anchor.
With only seconds to spare, construction worker leapt over fence and put himself between boy, 8, and four Rottweilers.
There’s a good chance you’ll be singing in the rain when you celebrate Star Wars Day.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts in Michigan this week.
A Royal Oak man worked with police to replicate a traffic stop that had occurred two years before on his first date with his now bride-to-be
Matter being forwarded to Oakland County Sheriff's Department
Study analyzing Google searches for racist terms also reveals something else: Your racism may cut someone else’s life short.
West Bloomfield-based foundation says disaster-relief donations will assist communities that won’t get much foreign aid.
Once a Pacifist, priest says there’s nothing in Jesus’ teachings that prohibits Catholics from carrying and using guns in self-defense.
The Detroit Animal Welfare Group needs immediate foster homes for 50 cats rescued during a home eviction.
Catholic feast days associated with the papacy of St. Francis will be celebrated at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica.
Crowdfunding under way to raise $55,000 in matching funds to build first “biodigester” to turn zoo animals’ waste into energy and compost.
Jews and others offer a somber commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps.
Off-duty cop allegedly avenged wife’s hurt feelings by shooting up a house, business owner says he doesn’t have to serve gays.
Investigation approved March 24, 2015 – Resignation on April 14, 2015
The Archdiocesan Chorus of Detroit has been invited to the Vatican, and you can make the pilgrimage, too.
An anonymous donor offers to install sculpture that has sparked controversy worldwide – including one town that called the cops on Jesus.
Lily Tomlin calls for an end to “dead dog experiments,” and man who rescued dog with arrow in her head feels tug of adoption.
Check out Patch stories you may have missed over the past week.
The only white woman killed in the civil rights movement, Viola Liuzzo left comfort of Detroit home to help blacks overcome voting barriers.
At 115, Jeralean Talley, who still lives in her suburban Detroit home, is “incredibly sharp” and “very aware of what’s going on."
Civil rights icon Rosa Parks, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, abolitionist Harriet Tubman and Cherokee nation Chief Wilma Mankiller selected.
Poll shows Proposal 1 to fix roads is failing, 3-1; if you plan to vote, make sure you’re registered by Monday.
Gun rights advocates demonstrated support for open-carry laws at unusual venues; prison officials were vexed by bullet on breakfast tray.
Also, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell wants Madonna to shut up about Michigan and disgraced U-M frat’s hangover continues.
Even if they’re trying at times, don’t give up on the pet you adopted from your local shelter.
When Madonna dissed Rochester Hills, her hometown, mayor sharpened his pen and fired back; also, award-winning student newspaper censored.
A month and a half after experiencing the largesse of strangers, catch up with what’s new – everything – in James Robertson’s life.
The Royal Oak Farmers Market and Detroit's Eastern Market were among the markets cited by Country Living Magazine.
Also, Michigan OK’d for statewide police use of drones, probable GOP candidate sorry for gay remarks, Madonna dishes hometown and much more.
Preservationists think they’ve finally found a taker for Detroit residence of future Civil War hero and president.
Move intended to plug annual $1 million budget drain; critic says closure is a also blow to Royal Oak, Ferndale and Huntington Woods.
Law to help police to bust drugged drivers goes terribly wrong; prisoner gets bullets for breakfast; watch SMART bus wipe out 16 vehicles.
After a benefit that should have attracted dozens of millennials drew only four, Rick Van House II redefined nonprofit service.
Distributing bottled water to replace the so-called “poop water” flowing from taps, the Rev. Charles Williams II stands by his comments.
Like Brian Williams, occasional op-ed contributor Bill Kalmar comes clean on fabrications before he dashes off to live in Biosphere 2.
There were serious contenders in Dearborn and Royal Oak, but you’ll have to drive a bit to find Thrillist’s best burger in Michigan.
New school rideshare services take on the old establishment monopolistic cab system.