Right Down the Street with Mayor Bryan K. Barnett

It’s the people that make Rochester Hills, Michigan great. This podcast celebrates the ideas and perspectives, the creativity and passion, and the backgrounds and vocations of our people. It raises the awareness of the diversity of our neighbors, introduces us to new ways of thinking, and familiarizes us with those we didn't know, or didn’t know much about. It’s about investing time and getting to know people -- people who literally live right down the street. If you have questions or suggestions for future shows, email us at mayorsoffice@rochesterhills.org

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Right Down the Street with Mayor Bryan K. Barnett

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

June 30, 2026 • Mayor Bryan K. Barnett

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America is blowing out the candles for its 250th birthday on July 4, and we’re celebrating with another great episode of Right Down the Street. Join Mayor Barnett as he sits down with Pat McKay and Cathy Fitzpatrick from the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The trio dives deep into this important Semiquincentennial milestone, shares ways residents can celebrate, and discusses what it truly means to bring history home right here in Rochester Hills. As keepers of our local heritage, Pat and Cathy peel back the layers of our community's past, showing how Rochester Hills' own story weaves into the larger fabric of American history. It's an inspiring look at where we've been - and where we're headed next.

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