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Business, Patch's House & Home

Home Sales Volume Climbs in Each Metro Detroit County, May Figures Show

Median prices generally unchanged, except for dramatic 21 percent jump in Oakland.

Business, Summer

Fireworks Tents, Storefronts Sprout Widely Under New Michigan Law

Hundreds of local sellers peddle bottle rockets, Roman candles and other dazzlers for summer revelry.

Government, Opinion, Schools

POLL: Do We Need a State Law Requiring Pledge of Allegiance in Schools?

House will consider joining Senate to make daily ceremonies mandatory.

Business, Patch's House & Home

Median Home Sale Prices Continue Rising, Report Shows

Monthly figures for Oakland County show residential real estate market still rebounding this spring.

Opinion

POLL: Should Movie Theaters Allow Texting During Films?

Chain executives consider teen-friendly policy at some theaters – eventually.

Schools, Arts

Lake Orion Teen Filmmaker is Biggest Winner in Michigan Student Festival

Jonathan D'Ambrosio leads statewide field with three Best in Show awards.

Sports

POLL: How Far Do You Expect the Tigers to Climb This Season?

Confident chatter about a power lineup is heard before Opening Day – and not just locally.

Benefits and drawbacks of two approaches to finding a public school district superintendent.

Schools, Local Connections

Special Report: School Superintendent Hunts Differ Dramatically in Scope, Cost, Tactics

Some area boards pay adviser to cast wide net, others recruit within their district.

Opinion

UPDATE: Gov. Snyder Signs Law Making Motorcycle Helmets Optional in Michigan

Michigan Senate joins the House in voting to lift the safety requirement for riders older than 21.

Opinion, Patch's House & Home

POLL: Hot Enough for Air Conditioner Yet? Tell If You've Flipped the Switch or Are Tempted

We're enjoying, if that's the right word, a record-setting March – for a few more days, at least.

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