Wednesday, December 16, 2015 This 365 Story was contributed by intern Michael Niemiec Smartphones have existed since the early 1990s, though the general public would not have recognized them by that name and their use...

  Tuesday, December 15, 2015 This 2-part 365 story was written by Ward Randol, who chairs the board lake committee of the Lake Charnwood Property Owners Association, with the invaluable help of Kurt Bovensiep, Public...

Monday, December 14, 2015 This 2-part 365 story was written by Ward Randol, who chairs the board lake committee of the Lake Charnwood Property Owners Association, with the invaluable help of Kurt Bovensiep, Public Works...

Sunday, December 13, 2015 The sentiments expressed by residents who lived in Troy before and during the period of rapid development varied. Some people expressed longing for the lost rural environment; others embraced the change...

Saturday, December 12, 2015 December 12, 1955 was an overcast day in southeast Michigan with light snow showers between noon and 4 pm. The temperature hovered around 28 degrees all day with 8-10 mile/hour winds...

Friday, December 11, 2015 There is no mystery about why Mary Kerwin was named Troy’s Distinguished Citizen in 2012 – her community activities and professional achievements unquestionably merit this award. During more than 29 years...

Thursday, December 10, 2015 Robin Beltramini was raised with the philosophy, “If you belong – participate.” Since she and husband Dick moved to Troy in 1995 she has served on the City’s Board of Review,...

  Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Troy Youth Assistance (TYA) is a prevention program. It is a volunteer-driven, 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, one of 26 Youth Assistance programs in Oakland County. The program was conceived by local...

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Kensington Church, a Troy-headquartered place of worship, fellowship and service for people “who don’t like church,” celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, looking very different than it did at its beginnings....

  Monday, December 7, 2015 It was a Sunday morning, December 7, 1941 at 7:02 a.m. when two Army soldiers stationed at a radar station on Oahu, Hawaii witnessed the first wave of the Japanese...

Sunday, December 6, 2015 December marks the celebration of many religious holidays including the eight-day Jewish observance of Hanukkah. Hebrew for “Dedication”, Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day of Kislev on the Hebrew Calendar....

Saturday, December 5, 2015 Charles and Nancy Bostick moved to Troy in 1958.  Charles established the John R Spring Company in 1966 while the couple raised four sons and two daughters on six acres of...

Friday, December 4, 2015 For many years, the Korean United Methodist Church (KUMC) and the City of Troy have forged a strong bond. Reverend David Kim of TroyHope Ministry – the English-speaking Ministry affiliated with...

  Thursday, December 3, 2015 In 2005, Troy High School alum Lauren Molina made her Broadway debut as Johanna in the revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, but she did not...

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 The City of Troy is the home of the only Coptic Orthodox Church in Michigan. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, established around 42 AD by apostle and evangelist St. Mark,...