A Grosse Pointe Woods resident, I am the Regional Editor for about a dozen Michigan Patch.com sites. I grew up on the East Side of Detroit, attended Regina High School and then Michigan State University, where I recieved a bachelor's degree in journalism and English. I've worked at newspapers in the South — including The State in Columbia, SC, as well as dailies in Hilton Head Island, SC, and Wilmington, NC. I've been a business reporter, city editor, and copy desk chief. In Michigan, I've written for the Metro Times, Detroit Free Press, and the Grand Rapids Press. I've also am a contributor to a soon-to-be-published book about all things Michigan. Most recently, I was the founding managing editor for Model D, an online magazine about Detroit, and helped its parent company launch news sites around the country.
A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs like those at Northern Virginia Community College to find high-paying jobs in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
Here's who won the $100 gas card when we asked Michigan Patch readers to share signs of fall.
A growing number of students are choosing two-year programs like those at Northern Virginia Community College to find high-paying jobs in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs like those at Northern Virginia Community College to find high-paying jobs in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
Residents will be able to give feedback on the Blossom Ridge development at the Oakland Township Zoning Board of Appeals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18.
These Oakland Township residents outline their case for opposing the Blossom Ridge development and say why they feel residents should sign the referendum petition.
Cider mills, football games and Halloween - fall is surely upon us. Show us what signals the season for you by uploading your pictures here. If you do, you'll be entered to win a $100 BP gas card.
Students and educators say any stigma is fading from the nation's community colleges. A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs to find high-paying jobs—in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
His movie's gotten an award from Sundance and praise from the New Yorker, and now Royal Oak-grown producer/cinematographer Craig Atkinson is showing his documentary 'Detropia' to hometown crowds.
Royal Oak-grown producer/cinematographer Craig Atkinson's documentary 'Detropia', directed by Farmington native Heidi Ewing, scored big at the Sundance Film Festival.
A beautiful shot of the sun rising over Lake Orion won Week 13 of our Your Patch of Michigan Photo Contest.
A big congratulations to our 2012 winner, who was chosen randomly from our weekly winners to take home a certificate for a two night stay on Mackinac Island. And thanks to all who entered.
What's "fracking"? Find out in a town hall Wednesday night, that will look at the impact of new state-issued leases allowing fracking—a drilling process for oil and natural gas—in areas of Oakland County.
What's "fracking"? Find out in a town hall Wednesday night, that will look at the impact of new state-issued leases allowing fracking—a drilling process for oil and natural gas—in areas of Oakland County.
The winner is in for week 14 of the Your Patch of Michigan 2012!
Students and educators say any stigma is fading from the nation's community colleges. A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs to find high-paying jobs—in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
Students and educators say any stigma is fading from the nation's community colleges. A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs to find high-paying jobs—in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
Students and educators say any stigma is fading from the nation's community colleges. A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs to find high-paying jobs — in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
Students and educators say any stigma is fading from the nation's community colleges. A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs to find high-paying jobs—in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
Students and educators say any stigma is fading from the nation's community colleges. A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs to find high-paying jobs—in fields where businesses are actually hiring.