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that the tragedy itself would not define the city, its response would. Over the past six months, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised to support the 10 people injured in the shooting and their families — through roadside lemonade stands, 5K runs, bike groups and restaurant fundraisers. And the support doesn’t stop there. A resiliency center, a program of Common Ground, is set to open in January at the
ROCHESTER — The year 2025 will be a busy one for the city of Rochester, according to Mayor Nancy Salvia. At the top of the 2025 to-do list are three large projects in the city. “These don’t happen overnight, so 2025 is really the implementation of three big projects,” Salvia said. “They are all city-owned, city-led projects.” The modernization and expansion of The Community House is slated to start in 2025. Nestled in the Rochester Municipal Park at 816 Ludlow, the Rochester Community House is a private, nonprofit organization that has opened its doors to the public, receiving its operating revenue from donations, enrichment classes, building rentals and fundraisers since 1975. Over 45 years later, the Community House serves thousands of residents and businesses annually through its support of local nonprofits, enrichment and education classes, and room rentals for weddings, reunions, fundraisers, business functions and other events. “Twenty-eight nonprofits now use the building, either weekly or once or twice a year, so we just keep getting more of them, which is great,” Community House Director Alan Smith said. The goal of The Community House’s renovation, city officials said, is to improve the appearance and
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Rochester Hills mayor shares goals for 2025 BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — Although 2024 was a tough year for the city of Rochester Hills — following the June shooting at the Brooklands Splash Pad — Mayor Bryan Barnett said it was a year that reminded him “even in the darkest of times, hope, resilience, and gratitude can shine through.” Immediately after the June 15 shooting, Barnett shared
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