Thousands pack downtown Rochester to help kick off holidays at Big Bright Light Show
Some call it the Big Bright Light Show, but the Rochester Downtown Development Authority(DDA), which is responsible for one million lights blanketing downtown, calls it Lagniappe, which is Creole for “a little something extra.”
Staff: Rochester school board member spread lies on TV about field trip mix-up, prompting threats
Hundreds of people attended a hearing Thursday over whether to censure Rochester school board member Andrew Weaver, who is accused of spreading misinformation on social media and TV after a middle school field trip went awry.
Rep. Slotkin announces Livingston County projects, discusses downing of aerial object
U.S. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday held a press conference to discuss new projects in Livingston County -- and she also answered questions about the Sunday downing of an unidentified airborne object over Lake Huron.
Apple & cider season is here and there are lots of events to celebrate
As the summer winds down, some fall activities are revving up! This weekend Campus Marius Park in Downtown Detroit transforms into a Bavarian Bierhaus for Parktoberfest. The event celebrates German culture and will feature food trucks, live music, a Biergarten pavilion with beers and games and kids activities. The Fest is happening Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11.
Boil water advisory in effect for 133K in Metro Detroit: What residents need to know
A boil water advisory remains in effect for seven Metro Detroit communities, covering more than 130,000 residents in the region, after a water main break impacted water pressure on Saturday morning -- and it could be weeks before it’s fixed.
Carlos Santana spotted in Rochester after collapsing on stage during performance
After collapsing on stage from heat exhaustion at Pine Knob Tuesday night, reps for Carlos Santana said he would recover fully. Santana and his wife were checking out the shops when an eagle-eyed fan spotted him and stooped to say hello.
Sunday Read: Details behind parent’s settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandal
A settlement has been reached between Rochester Community Schools and a parent who accused the school board of getting her fired from her job over social media posts that were critical of the district’s pandemic response.
Parent reaches settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandal: What to know
A settlement has been reached between Rochester Community Schools and a parent who accused the school board of getting her fired from her job over social media posts that were critical of the district’s pandemic response.
Oakland University’s admissions director out after scholarship error
A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.
Oakland University’s admissions director out after scholarship error
A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.
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Rochester school district accused of targeting parents fighting for in-person learning
Rochester Community Schools and its school board president are already named in a federal lawsuit accusing them of costing a parent her job because she criticized board policies on a return to face-to-face instruction.
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State's own expert told grand jury police didn't kill Prude
Newly released transcripts show that prosecutors overseeing a grand jury investigation into the death of Daniel Prude last year in Rochester, New York, undercut the case for criminal charges with testimony from a medical expert who said police officers who held Prude to the ground didn’t do anything wrong.
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Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine holds virtual Match Day ceremony
Match Day is the day the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship training position. It takes place on the third Friday of March every year at most of the medical schools in the United States. READ: Newsweek names several Michigan hospitals as best in the country, world in 2021For Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, more than 120 medical students found out Friday where they’ll be doing their residency. “When a little girl says she wants to do something, just believe in her and encourage her,” Aryana Sharrak said. RELATED: Oakland University, Beaumont Health medical affiliation agreement extended for another 20 years
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FIFA, Animal Crossing, Guitar Hero among finalists for 2021 World Video Game Hall of Fame
This photo, provided by the Strong National Museum of Play, in Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, shows 12 finalists for 2021 induction into the Video Game Hall of Fame. (Strong National Museum of Play via AP)The 2021 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists have been announced. The committee is made up of journalists and scholars who are familiar with the history of video games and their role in society. View the list of 2021 World Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists below:Animal CrossingCall of DutyFarmvilleFIFA International SoccerGuitar HeroMattel FootballMicrosoft Flight SimulatorPole PositionPortalStarCraftTronWhere in the World is Carmen Sandiego? The winners will be announced in a virtual ceremony by the Strong Museum on May 6 at 10:30 a.m.READ: More entertainment coverage
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Call of Duty among finalists for Video Game Hall of Fame
This photo, provided by the Strong National Museum of Play, in Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, shows 12 finalists for 2021 induction into the Video Game Hall of Fame. (Strong National Museum of Play via AP)ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Voting is open for the next inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, with Call of Duty, Guitar Hero and Animal Crossing among the 12 finalists. "These finalists embody what it means to be a good game,” said Jon-Paul Dyson, director of the International Center for the History of Electronic Games at The Strong museum, where the hall of fame is housed. The winners are chosen by an international committee of journalists and scholars versed in video games and their role in society. AdThe hall inducted its first class in 2015 with the goal of recognizing electronic games of all types — arcade, console, computer, handheld, and mobile.
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Probe faults mayor, officials for keeping Prude death secret
The report said Singletary told the mayor the officers restrained Prude, but the chief “consistently deemphasized” the role of restraints in Prude's death, and his statements to officials didn't “capture the disturbing tenor of the entire encounter." AdA lawyer for Singletary said, under a first review of the report, Singletary “was truthful in his statements" to Warren and other city officials. “He never participated in any cover-up nor did he intentionally downplay the circumstances" around Prude's death, Michael Tallon said in a statement. Warren told the public Singletary initially told her Prude’s death was a “drug overdose,” but Friday’s report said he never told her that. His family has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the police department sought to cover up the true nature of Prude’s death.
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Rochester man finally gets first COVID vaccine shots for older relatives after months of frustration
March 12, 2021 update: An earlier version of this report stated that vaccinations are being given at the Rochester Hills Fire Department. The vaccinations were at the Rochester Fire Department. ROCHESTER, Mich. – Trying to get a COVID vaccine has been a frustrating process for many seniors and their families. Brian Gallagher from Rochester, was eligible to get the vaccine, but called Help Me Hank because he couldn’t get his elderly loved ones a vaccine appointment. On Wednesday, after months of trying, his mother-in-law and aunt were able to get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Wrongful death suit filed on behalf of Daniel Prude's kids
CORRECTS TO BROTHER NOT UNCLE OF DANIEL PRUDE - FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2020, file photo, Joe Prude, right, brother of Daniel Prude, and Daniel's nephew Armin, stand with a picture of Daniel Prude in Rochester, N.Y. He always showed me and my brother and sisters how much he loved us," Prude's oldest son, Nathaniel McFarland, said in a statement. The death went mostly unpublicized until nearly six months later, when police body camera video was released following pressure from Prude’s family. Ad“You could hardly find an example of a worse response to a mental health crisis when what happened to Daniel Prude that night,” Piers said during a video news conference with McFarland, who did not speak. He did not immediately respond later in the day after Prude family attorneys outlined their claims in a news conference.