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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Macomb Township This Week

Find homes for sale in Macomb Township on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Henry Ford, Beaumont Merger Called Off Due to 'Two Very Different Perspectives'

Henry Ford board members voted against the multi-billion-dollar deal Tuesday afternoon.

The Beaumont and Henry Ford health systems merger has been called off after "different perspectives" emerged about the $6.4-billion deal. Henry Ford board of trustees' decision Tuesday followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members, according to Beaumont. “We have benefited greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” said Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” In a letter to employees, Henry Ford CEO Nancy Schlichting wrote the …

Joyce Boulan

2:07 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013

I have been in Royal Oak Beaumont many times over the years, including a stay last year for a knee replacement. I have never encountered an "arrogant" attitude from any nurse, aide or doctor. Only helpful and caring people. Maybe the patient's attitude goes a long way in explaining this.   more ›

Beaumont and Henry Ford Health Systems End Merger Talks

Henry Ford ends discussions with Beaumont.

Beaumont Health System and Henry Ford Health System have ended discussions of a proposed merger to combine their operations into a new health system. “We have benefitted greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” says Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” Today’s announcement followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members. “We are very grateful to our board members, physicians, nurses, leaders and other professionals who worked …

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Cyd S

11:48 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013

You're absolutely right Mark. I would say it was an alpha male pissing contest, but there's a woman at the helm at HF! Good for her for standing her ground and not letting the big boys push her around!......and I work at Beaumont (lol)   more ›

Who's Hiring in Macomb Township?

See a sampling of local job listings in town.

Looking for work in Macomb Township? Here's a sample of some local places that are hiring, according to sites, including CareerBuilder.com and Indeed.com. Find more job listings here.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

See Photos from Motor City Comic Con!

Did you go to the weekend-long comic convention in Novi?

Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s original comic convention, celebrated its 24th anniversary Friday to Sunday at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Attendees were absorbed into comic culture when seeing and meeting comic icons, shopping for comic merchandise and checking out what's new in the artist alley. Convention-goers saw comic characters come to life from participants of the adult and children costume contests, as well as enthusiastic fans.  Were you at Comic Con? Share your photos from the convention, in costume or not, on Patch.  Add your photos to our gallery by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above.

Terrence Brooks

4:13 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013

I'm way over 11, but my sons aren't. They had an awesome time at the ComicCon. I enjoyed sharang the experience with them, so call me a lame fatty if it makes you feel better about yourself, Homer   more ›

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Last Chance to Enter to Win Dinner, Dessert at Palm Palace

The Clinton Township business recently unveiled Mediterranean Ice Cream and is offering Patch readers a chance to sample it, along with a $20 gift certificate.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Who's Hiring in Macomb Township?

See a sampling of local job listings in town.

Looking for work in Macomb Township? Here's a sample of some local places that are hiring, according to indeed.com. Are you an employer? Post your opening in the comments' section below.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Enter to Win Dinner, Dessert at Palm Palace

The Clinton Township business recently unveiled Mediterranean Ice Cream and is offering Patch readers a chance to sample it, along with a $20 gift certificate.

The crew at Clinton Township's Palm Palace have added a new dessert option just in time for summer. Mediterranean ice cream, which is eaten around the world and sometimes is called dondurma or kaimaki, is now being offered locally. What makes Mediterranean ice cream different than any other frozen treat? "Mediterranean ice cream is made with all fresh ingredients," the company wrote in its blog post on Patch. "The three flavors available at Palm Palace are made with real mangoes and strawberries and crushed pistachios, not artificial flavors and extracts. It’s also made with milk and not cream." Mustafa Dakroub, CEO of Palm Palace, says "it has a wonderfully creamy and chewy texture.” And now, Dakroub is offering Patch readers a chance to …

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Jason Alley

5:59 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013

Thanks for all of the entries. The winner will be notified through email.   more ›

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Who’s Hiring in Macomb County?

Find out which employers are hiring near you

Looking for work in Macomb County? Here's a roundup of openings, according to indeed.com. RELATED: 3 Advertising Sales Jobs Open with Michigan Patch

Friday, May 10, 2013

Review Waldenburg Bar on Macomb Patch

Tell us what you think of this Macomb Township business by leaving a review on their Patch directory listing.

The Macomb Patch directory is filled with objective information about hundreds of local businesses, but there's also room for you to tell your neighbors – and the businesses – what you think about their services and products. Today, we're asking customers of Waldenburg Bar to share a review. You'd be surprised how interested others are in what you have to say. So click the link and tell us what you think!  

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