Oakland briefs

Royal Oak

Debate tonight on plans for film, bowling complex

City planning leaders are meeting at 7:30 tonight to discuss a $14 million project that would bring a movie theater with 10 screens, 16 lanes of bowling and a liquor license to downtown Royal Oak. The Emagine Entertainment project is a 73,000-square-foot building proposed for 11 Mile and Troy Street, near the city's library and farmers market. Some residents oppose the project due to its size and possible parking problems. The city's Plan Commission is considering site plan approval for the project. It meets at city hall, 211 Williams.

Pontiac

Grant named chief judge in 6th Circuit Court

Oakland Circuit Judge Nanci Grant has been named chief judge of the 6th Circuit Court by the Michigan Supreme Court. Grant is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University Law School, where she served as director of the advocacy program. Grant was elected to the Oakland Circuit Court in 1996.

Rochester Hills

Panel at library to discuss 2010 economic outlook

The 2010 economic outlook will be the focus of a panel discussion from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road. The event will feature localcommunity leaders, including Nicholas Banda, Rochester's director of economic and community development.