Email: Tim.Rath@Patch.com
Phone: (248) 622-7994
Bio: I am excited to be covering local news for Troy Patch and Clawson Patch.

Most of my experience is in community journalism. Prior to my experience in Troy and Clawson, I helped launch West Bloomfield Patch and worked as local editor in that township for two years. 

I have a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University. When I studied there, I also worked as an editor for the independent student newspaper on campus, The Oakland Post.

In my free time, you will most likely find me reading the newspaper, taking photos of any and everything, or arguing sports at a local pub.

Your Beliefs
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Politics
I'm not registered with any particular party or interested in becoming so.

Religion
I'm not religious and was not raised to be so. That said, my professional interest in religion has taken me to fabulous places, and I appreciate that which every religion has to offer.