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  • Earth Day and Arbor Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, This week we will touch on both Earth Day (4/22) and Arbor Day (4/28) activities in the Northville area. Last Saturday, the citizens in our community celebrated Arbor Day by participating in an organized seedling giveaway (4 per resident) at Northville Township Hall, sponsored by both the City and Township. Arbor Day is built…

  • State of the Community

    NORTHVILLIANS, This week, the Northville Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual State of the Community address at Schoolcraft College.  We truly have a unique relationship with all three local entities (City of Northville, The Township and the School District) coming together for the betterment of the community to review our “Way Forward” plans.  We are…

  • Summer Music

    NORTHVILLIANS, As we prepare for the coming of summer in Northville, I wanted to talk about how music has been an ingrained part of our local DNA and culture. The Northville community historically has brought the metro Detroit area together for dances, concerts, and musical events going on two centuries. Let’s take a closer look…

  • Easter

    NORTHVILLIANS, Easter week is upon us …To some, this is an extremely spiritual time of the year (Holy Week), and to others with young children, it’s all about the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts. We will take a look at both, and also see how others around the world celebrate.  Additionally, you may have seen this week, the…

  • April Fools’ Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, April 1st and April Fools’ Day are coming, both at once! Spring Season is finally beginning. I will talk about some historical happenings this time of year as the warmer season begins to blossom in the Ville with Car shows, weddings and planned outdoor events. A quick side note on April Fools’ Day: Historical highlights leading…

  • Community Awards

    NORTHVILLIANS, Earlier this month the Chamber hosted the first comprehensive Northville Community Awards Dinner to a sellout crowd in downtown Northville. The evening starting with dinner at Genitti’s and then transitioned to the awards presentation at the Marquis Theatre, where participants walked across the street via the “Red Carpet”.  It was Northville’s version of the…