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The Walled Lake Casino and Amusement Park
Step back in time with Kathy Crawford as she returns to Now You Novi to share the rich and lively history of the Walled Lake Casino and Amusement Park. Once a bustling destination for music, dancing, and family fun, the south end of Walled Lake was home to a thriving entertainment scene. Kathy walks us through its beginnings, the golden era filled with big band sounds and thrill rides, and the factors that led to its decline. Today, the site lives on as a peaceful city-owned passive park—but the memories remain.
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Street Sounds at Fountain Walk
The summer fun in Novi is heating up fast, with the Street Sounds concert series! Mary Ledermann joins us to discuss the jams and vibes coming to Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk.
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Novi's Sizzling Summer Series
Summer is here, and so is our Sizzling Summer Art & Culture Series! Jenneva Kayser of our Parks team joins the pod to tackle this series of exciting events coming to your Novi.
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Get Festive, Novi!
We’re celebrating our 100th episode with a look at one of Novi’s biggest community events! Katie Chuba from the Novi Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about the upcoming Novi Community Fest — a free, family-friendly day packed with public safety vehicles, food trucks, bounce houses, cultural performances, and more. Learn how this partnership brings businesses, families, and fun together right here in Novi. Presented by Sam’s Club, with premiere support from DTE Energy and in Partnership with the Novi Chamber of Commerce and Novi Library.
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Novi in the '40s &'50s
Discover the heart of Novi before the subdivisions and shopping centers.Step back in time to the 1940s and ’50s, when Novi was a quiet farming community filled with dirt roads, dairy barns, and close-knit neighbors. Longtime resident Kathy Crawford recalls the people, places, and events that shaped the town’s early identity. Delve into the memories, milestones, and moments that defined a bygone era—before rapid development transformed the landscape. Whether you're a lifelong resident or just curious about local history, this episode brings Novi’s rural roots to life through rich storytelling and personal reflections.
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The City of Novi is a full-service, municipal government in southeast Michigan. Providing quality communications for its more than 60,000 residents and businesses is a community hallmark. The lighthearted, sometimes witty dialogue is intended to provide an in-depth look at City operations and topics of local interest. If there is a topic you’d like covered, simply email [email protected].

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