Meadow Brook Theatre Celebrates 44 Years of Holiday Magic with A Christmas CarolRunning November 20 – December 24, 2026, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan
For those of us who remember our very first production of A Christmas Carol in 1982, it is as surreal as it is heartwarming to see this holiday tradition persist for so many generations,” says Cheryl Marshall, MBT’s Managing Director, “and we couldn’t be prouder!”
MBT veteran Phil Powers returns to the role of Ebenezer Scrooge Mattina, Kent & Gibbons Voted 2026 “Best of the Best” in Two Categories: Local readers name the CPA firm best in Accounting/Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping
LAPEER, Michigan-November 4, 2026 —
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. (MKG), a Certified Public Accounting firm with offices in Lapeer and Rochester, has been voted “Best of the Best” in the 2026 VIEW Newspaper Group reader awards, winning in two categories: Best Accounting/Tax Preparation and Best Bookkeeping.
Because winners are chosen entirely by
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — As cooler nights return to southeast Michigan, Sandison Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical encourages homeowners to make a few practical checks before relying on their heating systems every day.
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Check the air filter ROCHESTER, Mich. — The City of Rochester was one of four finalists for the Michigan Municipal League’s (MML) 2026 Community Excellence Award for its innovative miniforest project. The project transformed a former garbage dump into a thriving native ecosystem through a partnership between city government, community organizations, and local volunteers.
The Community Excellence Award is the Michigan Municipal League’s highest community honor for inspiring placemaking projects from communities around the When Stephen Hannawi began teaching Chaldean, his goal went beyond words and letters. He wanted to preserve a language that carries thousands of years of history and culture while giving a new generation the opportunity to learn and speak it.
That mission led Hannawi to establish the Chaldean Language Workshop at Oakland University. Students learn the alphabet, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar while exploring the language’s connections to Mesopotamian history.
The Chaldean people have historical ties ROCHESTER, Mich. — The City of Rochester is taking a new step toward supporting the health and well-being of employees, residents, and the broader community with the establishment of its new Health and Wellness Committee.
Approved by Rochester City Council on August 24, 2026, the committee was created by Council Members Jessica Clauser and Nancy Salvia to better focus and coordinate efforts that support physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being throughout Rochester.
The committee will focus on
Rochester Regional Chamber Members Offered Exclusive Free Rent Incentives at Oakwood Medical & Professional
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ROCHESTER, Mich. — Rochester Regional Chamber member, On Q Commercial Real Estate, is offering Chamber members exclusive leasing incentives at Oakwood Medical & Professional, located at 811 Oakwood Drive, Rochester, MI 48307.
Chamber members can receive three months of free rent with a three-year lease commitment or five Madison Reed is excited to welcome local community members to experience professional hair color and beauty services with 25% off their first service using code LOCAL25.
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The gap between how businesses think they're trusted and how customers actually feel is bigger than most owners expect. A stark trust perception gap revealed by PwC's 2024 Trust in US Business Survey puts it plainly: 90% of executives believe their companies are highly trusted, while only 30% of consumers agree. In a referral-driven market like Rochester, Michigan — where chamber members generate business through word-of-mouth and the RRC fields roughly 500 referral calls a month — that gap closes deals
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Meadow Brook Theatre Celebrates 44 Years of Holiday Magic with A Christmas Carol
Mattina, Kent & Gibbons Voted 2026 “Best of the Best” in Two Categories
Give the Gift of Time: OxeFit XS1 Peak Named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026
Five Fall Heating Checks for Oakland and Macomb County Homeowners
City of Rochester Named Finalist for Michigan Municipal League Community Excellence Award
OU workshop helps keep the Chaldean language alive
Rochester Establishes Health and Wellness Committee to Support a Healthier, More Connected Community
Rochester Regional Chamber Members Offered Exclusive Free Rent Incentives at Oakwood Medical & Professional
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