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8-Story Hotel Complex Planned in Royal Oak and More News Nearby

Every Saturday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

ROYAL OAK: Planning Commission OKs Hotel Complex
By a 7-2 vote, the Royal Oak Planning Commission approved a special land use and final special redevelopment site plan for an 8-story hotel complex at the site of the former Fresard auto dealership at 400 N. Main St. at its meeting Tuesday.

FERNDALE: Ferndale Mayor Coulter, U.S. Rep. Levin Shop for SNAP/Food Stamp Challenge
The men shopped on Monday for a week of groceries on a budget of $31.50, the average food stamp benefit.

BERKLEY: Couple Ties the Knot at Berkley Court
Romance was in the air recently when Sara Jurek and Paul Skorupskas of Ferndale tied the knot at 45A District Court in Berkley.

CLAWSON: Retiring Kenwood Principal Suggests Parents 'Enjoy Every Moment
Clawson Kenwood Elementary School Principal Lloyd Lewis never expected to receive a hero's sendoff at the end of the day on Tuesday. At one time in his life, he never would have expected to lead the school altogether.

TROY: Troy Businessmen Switch Jobs, from IT to Frozen Yogurt
Owners of the West Bloomfield-based Leaf & Berry plan to make their new shop a destination for area families.

BIRMINGHAM: Pierce Street Back Open in Birmingham
The crater that was Pierce Street in downtown Birmingham is now covered in smooth concrete and fresh paint, and open for traffic.

BLOOMFIELD: BHS Taxpayers To Save $20 Million on New High School
A significant reduction in the interest rate associated with bonds sold to build the new Bloomfield Hills High School will translate to major savings, according to school district officials.

ROCHESTER HILLS: Nintendo Shows Off Upcoming Titles at Rochester Hills Best Buy
Fans flock to Best Buy for Nintendo's sneak preview event.

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