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2019 Candidate Interview: Theresa Mungioli, Rochester Hills City Council

July 15th 2019

Theresa Mungioli is running for Rochester Hills City Council, which has an Aug. 6, 2019 primary.

2019 Candidate Interview: Amani Johnson for Southfield City Council

July 15th 2019

Amani Johnson is running for Southfield City Council in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.

Volunteer-Based Women Build has Oakland County Women Constructing and Owning Homes

July 13th 2019

The concept included the idea that the eventual home owner would help build the house and those helping would also provide a mortgage and financial education – at no cost.

Aug. 8 – Oak Park Summer Concert Series – Serieux

July 13th 2019

Enjoy free summer concerts in Oak Park!

Aug. 7-10 – Detroit Improv Festival

July 13th 2019

#DIF9 is coming, August 7-10, 2019!

Aug 7 – Free Concert in Lathrup Village: Thornetta Davis (Blues)

July 13th 2019

There are FREE concerts in Lathrup Village Municipal Park behind city hall.

Aug. 7 – Holly Car Show

July 13th 2019

From 5-8pm each Wednesday, gorgeous cars will line the streets of Downtown Holly

Aug. 3 – Holly Blues, Brews, & BBQ

July 13th 2019

Join the Holly Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Aug. 3 for Blues, Brews, & BBQ.

Aug. 3 – Royal Oak Historic Society Annual Car Show

July 13th 2019

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Aug 1 – Reception for Artist Anna Elise Brabant at Ferndale Library

July 13th 2019

Brabant draws inspiration from science and microscopy, data graphs, topography and old maps, computer glitches, and natural decay...

Aug. 1 – Oak Park Summer Concert Series – Straight Ahead

Enjoy free summer concerts in Oak Park!
Aug. 1 Royal Oak Concert incl. Mark Randisi

Detroit School of Rock / Mark Randisi / Theo Gridiron Spight & Friends
Presidential Hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand Visits, Focuses on Gun Violence

Presidential hopeful and current US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York visited Bloomfield Hills Friday as part of her "Trump Broken Promises Tour."
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter Announces State Rep Run for 27th District

Coulter has decided to run for State Representative of Michigan’s 27th House District, which includes Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak Township
Reporter Food: Perfect Fried Chicken Sandwich from Jolly Pumpkin

A good fried chicken sandwich is a beautiful thing, and when Jolly Pumpkin calls theirs the "Perfect Fried Chicken Sandwich...
July 4 Garage Fire in Berkley Started Inside the Structure

The investigation ruled out fireworks falling on the garage as a cause, but it has not....
“Power of Imagination” Inspired Artist…

The whole idea is to make art more accessible and allow people to experience it through visualization as well as participation, she added.
July 31 – Holly Car Show

From 5-8pm each Wednesday, gorgeous cars will line the streets of Downtown Holly.
July 31 – Star Wars Trivia Night at Ferndale Library

Test your knowledge of the “galaxy far far away” at the Ferndale Library on Monday, July 31
July 31: Free Concert in Lathrup Village: Nuevo Jazz Detroit (Latin Jazz)

Sponsored by the Lathrup Village Community Foundation and AARP Michigan
July 27 – Holly Concert in the Park: Street Theatre

The Village of Holly Parks commission is bringing back the very popular Holly Music in the Park concert series.
July 25 Royal Oak Concert incl. The Orbitsuns

The Royal Oak Summer Concert Series takes places Thursdays at the Pop Up Park on the corner of 4th & Center Streets
July 25 – County Clerk/Register of Deeds Local Office Hours in Waterford, Ortonville

The Local Office Visit program allows people to more conveniently conduct business with our office in their town and spend more time enjoying their summer.
July 25 – Oak Park Summer Concert Series – Root Vibrations

Enjoy free summer concerts in Oak Park!
July 18 – Free Movie on Vester Street in Ferndale – Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse

Enjoy a summer evening under the stars, watching a blockbuster movie while lounging in your camp chair....
July 15 – Clean Water Town Hall at Groves High School

The town hall is a chance to discuss concerns about Michigan’s water quality in Oakland County communities, and ask questions of government officials and environmental experts.
July 13: Berkley Street Art Fest

Participants of all abilities and ages are encouraged to help transform downtown Berkley into vibrant colors and works of art.
Addison Twp Hosting Contest for New Logo, $200 Prize

Addison Township, the Addison Township Legal Counsel and the Addison Township Fire Fighter Association are proud to announce a Logo Contest. The winner will receive a $200.00 award and the runner up will receive a $50.00 award.
Detroit Deputy Police Chief Elvin Barren to Become Southfield Police Chief

“This outstanding appointment reflects the City’s utmost commitment to the safety and security of Southfield residents, businesses and all those who enter the City on a daily basis,” added Mayor Ken Siver.
Woman Dead After Crash in Troy, Police Seek Information

Several witnesses report seeing a cream colored 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, traveling westbound on Big Beaver, cross over the median and strike two trees before entering the eastbound lanes...