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OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Vol. 21, No. 22 Rochester Mayor Nancy Salvia delivers the 2025 State of the City address at the Rochester Community House Sept. 15. Photo by Erin Sanchez
Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett greets guests during the 2025 State of the City address at Stoney Creek High School Sept. 18. Photo by Erin Sanchez
ROCHESTER HILLS 2025 STATE OF THE CITY OFFERS A ‘WICKED’ GOOD TIME ROCHESTER HILLS — Mayor Bryan Barnett brought the gates of the Emerald City to Rochester Hills Sept. 18 for his “Wicked”-themed 2025 State of the City address. “Tonight, we are going to celebrate the year that was equal parts enchanting, challenging and ultimately, transformative,” Barnett said, as he entered
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the stage at Stoney Creek High School in an emerald blazer, holding a gold cane. The evening’s performance — which included singers, dance routines, flashy costumes and more — highlighted why “There’s No Place Like Home” in Rochester Hills. Over the years, the city of Rochester Hills has become well known for its parks. “I can say, without reservation, that we have
ROCHESTER — Mayor Nancy Salvia delivered her State of the City address Sept. 15 at the Rochester Community House, highlighting what makes Rochester special. “This gathering is much more than a report,” Salvia told the crowd as she kicked off her speech. “It’s our chance to connect as neighbors and reflect on what we’ve worked on together to keep Rochester safe, secure, fiscally responsible, and, overall, a place we love.” Rochester has always been a city that blends the best of both
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STATE OF THE CITY SHARES HOW ‘COMMUNITY’ MAKES ROCHESTER UNIQUE