Rochester News

Deck Art 2013 has come to a close, but the skateboard decks decorated by more than 250 local artists will remain on display in downtown Rochester until June 1. More than 50 downtown businesses displayed the decks, which came from artists ranging from elementary-aged to adults.

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Girls on the Run and the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will celebrate the end of a 10-week program with a 5K run The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will celebrate the end of a successful season of "Girls on the Run" on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 10 a.m. when 1,200 girls participate in the "Girls on the Run of Greater Detroit 5K" on the campus of Oakland ... (more)

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Oakland Township and Lake Orion? Here are some ideas: Oakland Township, Lake Orion 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18 Paint Creek Trail , Downtown Goodison, Oakland Township The Paint Creek Crawl is a cycling event encompassing the entire trail and business districts from Rochester to Lake Orion.

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Rochester and Rochester Hills? Here are some ideas: Rochester area 6 p.m. Friday, May 17 Royal Park Hotel , 600 E University Drive, Rochester Join Charlotte's Wings at their 6 th Annual Benefit for an evening of dining, entertainment, a silent auction, live music and a photobooth.

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.

Five freshmen, four McDonald's All-Americans, four players ranked inside the top 15, five players ranked inside the top 50 .

Residents are invited to join with neighbors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday, May 18 as the Rochester Historical Commission gathers to "Mend Mount Avon" in preparation for Rochester's Memorial Day Parade.

Elliot Gray Van Orman is a Rochester, Michigan native who studied film at Columbia College in Chicago.

The Rochester City Council will talk about the city's budget and appointments to various boards and commissions when it meets 7 p.m. today at Rochester City Hall , 400 Sixth Street in Rochester.

The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

More than 1,150 runners and walkers braved the cold early Saturday to traverse the 5K course set by the eighth annual Hometown Hustle in Rochester.

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Rochester and Rochester Hills? Here are some ideas: Rochester area 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11 Rochester Community Schools , 501 W University Dr, Rochester The chip-timed 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk brings community members together to enjoy a picturesque route that runs through the historic ... (more)

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Lake Orion? Here are some ideas: Lake Orion 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 Village of Lake Orion , 37 E Flint Street, Lake Orion Annual Flower Fair on the streets of Downtown Lake Orion gives residents a chance to purchase your flowers and garden-related products as well as ... (more)

The following information was provided by Rochester Police. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

The following story was provided by AOL.com By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life - from the buildings they work and live in, to the energy ... (more)

Hi everyone, I hope you're all out enjoying this beautiful day here in Rochester! We have the windows open in the youth office at the Rochester Hills Public Library, and we're enjoying the nice breeze and abundant sunshine! I'm Wendy, the Early Childhood Specialist here at the library, I deal in all things early literacy and specialize in the 0-5 ... (more)

The Rochester Hills Lions Club's Leader Dog Carnival kicked off Thursday at Kmart , 1100 S. Rochester Road in Rochester Hills.

Experience No. 1: Last winter I was tooling southbound on Woodward Avenue and passed a large, well-established cemetery on my right.

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Rochester and Rochester Hills? Here are some ideas: Rochester area 4 p.m. Friday, May 3 Kmart , 1100 S Rochester Road, Rochester Hills Event features rides, games, food and family fun.