Beth.Valone@Patch.com / 248-219-2022
I am the Associate Regional Editor for 10 Patch websites in Oakland County: Ferndale, Berkley-Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Clawson, Rochester-Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Troy, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills.
I am a veteran editor, having worked at The Detroit News (twice) for a total of 17 years before joining Patch. I also was the managing editor for iCan.com, a startup website for people with disabilities, and the U.S. PR director for PRISM, working with clients such as Ford Motor Co., DuPont Automotive, Shell and Ferrari.
I grew up in the Rosedale Park neighborhood in northwest Detroit and have lived in Royal Oak for 21 years with my husband and two boys, where we enjoy great neighbors, a lively downtown and top-notch schools.
Downtown Royal Oak salon offers guests complimentary 'moments of wellness,' refreshments and discounts with proceeds donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
The evening commute could be very slippery as rain changes to snow.
Oakland County and the rest of southeast Michigan should prepare for 2 inches of rain along with wind, snow and ice.
Having a plan helps avoid panic and may save lives.
The following information was supplied by the Royal Oak Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Simple covers from the weather to nicer cabins are tucked away all around the state.
Families are strained at this time of year; donating food can help ease the burden.
Field in Howell captures attention of photographer.
Golf course that abuts Huntington Woods is a welcome part of the neighborhood.
‘See It Through’ commercial, which debuts during nationally televised Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving, showcases various Metro Detroit communities.
A tom and hen visit a Rochester Hills home – for dinner?
iPad and other Apple devices top kids' wish lists, survey finds, while shoppers can expect to find bundled gaming systems.
Enjoying nature is one way to chill out. What do you do?
South end of Royal Oak gets swept up before Thanksgiving.
Pickup crews work from south to middle part of Royal Oak this week.
North part of Royal Oak gets one last sweep as fall pickups end.
Looking for something to do? Check out these suggestions - there's something for everyone.
State is abloom with wild and cultivated plants throughout the year.
Trip to feed store in a 1961 Corvair Rampside makes for a perfect fall photo.
Family makes the best of a chilly, rainy June day.
