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Wednesday, February 28

Hooters v. Troy - Federal Court Decision on 2/28/07

by Dave Lambert on Wed 28 Feb 2007 10:31 PM EST

The Federal judge abstained from making a final decision at this time. Instead he has stayed the case to allow final adjudication at the state court level. If Hooters prevails in the state court, then the judge would need to decide whether dismissal is appropriate.

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Wireless Oakland Update --- 2/28/07

by Dave Lambert on Wed 28 Feb 2007 05:14 PM EST

Wireless Oakland is now planning to install wireless throughout the entire city of Troy, not just the previously selected section of Troy.

The County will be issuing a news release with further details.

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Troy Police Crime Report --- February 28, 2007

by Dave Lambert on Wed 28 Feb 2007 05:11 PM EST

TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Charles T. Craft, Chief of Police
500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan 48084
(248) 524-3443

Community Services ... more »

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Tuesday, February 27

Reminder: Incredible Kids Recognition Ceremonies

by Dave Lambert on Tue 27 Feb 2007 05:10 PM EST

The Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Abuse will host its annual Incredible Kids Recognition night at the City of Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Room 304 beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1st. This year, over 100 kids will receive recognition at this great community event. Members of the media and community in general are cordially invited to attend and share with the Coalition, Troy School District, Troy Police Department, and the entire community in recognizing the energy, spirit, and hope our kids provide to this community. For more information, please contact The Troy Community Coalition at 248-823-5088.

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Free Retail Fraud Investigation Seminar

by Dave Lambert on Tue 27 Feb 2007 05:09 PM EST

In cooperation with Limited Brands, the Troy Police Department is sponsoring a free seminar on the topic of retail fraud investigations. The seminar is designed to assist line loss prevention personnel, as well as law enforcement and regional, district and area level retail loss prevention practitioners identify and investigate organized retail fraud. The seminar will be hosted at the Troy Police and Fire Training Center, which is located on the east side of John R south of Long Lake on Thursday, March 1st from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Please contact Troy Police Officer Andrew Breidenich for reservations or additional information at 248-524-3464.

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Troy Police Crime Report --- February 27, 2007

by Dave Lambert on Tue 27 Feb 2007 05:07 PM EST

TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Charles T. Craft, Chief of Police
500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan 48084
(248) 524-3443

Community Services ... more »

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Monday, February 26

Joel Kotkin: Cities shouldn’t brush off working class

by Dave Lambert on Mon 26 Feb 2007 05:06 PM EST

From PilotOnline...

In their pursuit of economic growth, the nation’s cities should be doing much more to protect their blue-collar jobs rather than courting hip young people in search of culture, an urban analyst told a gathering of the region’s business leaders.

The prospects for growth in Hampton Roads are particularly bright because it has a vibrant port, something that’s been a key source of economic activity for Los Angeles, said Joel Kotkin, an author and Los Angeles resident.

“Everybody pays attention to the idiocy of movie stars, but it’s the longshoremen in the port that drive the economy” of Los Angeles, Kotkin told 285 people at the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance’s annual luncheon.

See the complete article at... http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=118643&ran=87500

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