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Arts, Beats & Eats Agreement Extended and More News Nearby

Every Saturday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

FERNDALE: Rust Belt Market Courts Weekday Crowd 

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A "Mini-Market" at the popular artisan market in Ferndale is now open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

ROYAL OAK: City OKs Extending Arts, Beats & Eats Agreement to 2017

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By a 5-1 vote, the Royal Oak City Commission approved a new agreement with Arts, Beats & Eats, Inc. during its Monday night meeting.

HUNTINGTON WOODS: Could Detroit Sell Rackham Golf Course in Huntington Woods?

Speculation has swirled again recently about whether Rackham Golf Course in Huntington Woods could be sold as the city of Detroit works to shore up its finances; but how likely is such an outcome?

BIRMINGHAM: Birmingham Stands By Common Core Guidelines

Recent moves in Lansing could change how schools approach Common Core State Standards, if at all.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS: Bloomfield United Girls Lacrosse Headed to State Finals

The Black Hawks will face Rockford at Rockford in the MHSAA Division 1 Finals at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

TROY: Troy Relay for Life Donates Over $83,000 at Weekend Fundraiser

Smith Knights leads the way with over $9,000 raised for the event at the Troy Community Center.

CLAWSON: Clawson Native Directs Pixar Film 'Monsters University'

Clawson native Dan Scanlon, 36, makes his major directorial debut in Pixar's new film.

ROCHESTER: Rochester to Shine a Light, Offer View Inside Historic Well

Crews uncovered well during 2012's Main Street Makeover project.

LAKE ORION: Scottish-Themed Highland Games Come to Oakland County

The event, which runs June 29-30 in Lake Orion, will benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind.



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