Royal Oak Historical Museum Visit With Santa Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Christmas SHOPPING THROUGH THE YEARS & A Celebration of the Christmas Tree from Victorian times through the 1960’s Sat. Dec. 3, 2016, 1 to 4 pm. Presented at the… Royal Oak Historical Museum located in the Northwood Fire Station 1411 West Webster at Crooks…
Royal Oak Holiday Magic Parade Delights Crowds (Ron Arnold, Nov. 21, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – A holiday tradition continued Sunday as people lined Washington in Downtown Royal Oak for the annual Holiday Magic Parade. This year’s event included performances from the Royal Oak High School Marching Band and the Ferndale High School Marching Band. …
Sabra Hummus Recalled (FDA, Nov. 20, 2016) Colonial Heights, VA – Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed below; these…
Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2016) Waterford, MI – Sometimes communities put a lot of planning into projects – like parking decks and road improvements – but forget that as these projects start, there are needs of the residents and businesses in the area that are impacted by…
Road Commission Uses Humor to Remind People “Don’t Veer for Deer” (Oakland County Road Commission, Nov. 15, 2016) Michigan’s firearm deer season begins on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is using this event to push its “Don’t Veer for Deer” safety message. According to the Michigan Office of Highway…
Tips for Elevator & Escalator Safety Week (Office of Gov. Rick Snyder, Nov. 14, 2016) Lansing, MI – Gov. Rick Snyder has declared November 13-19 as Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week to educate the public to ride safely when using elevators, escalators, and moving walks. The state of Michigan has nearly 27,000 elevators and escalators.…
Royal Oak Holiday Magic Parade Nov. 20 (EVENT page) ROYAL OAK, MI. – Downtown Royal Oak invites families to the 15th Annual Holiday Magic Parade presented by Genisys Credit Union on Sunday, November 20th at 2pm. The parade starts at Lincoln and Washington and heads north on Washington to Fourth Street where it heads west…
MDHHS Encourages Family Discussion about Health History this Thanksgiving (MDHHS, Nov. 23, 2016) LANSING, MI – In Michigan, approximately one in ten women has a significant family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer. Because of this and other hereditary diseases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging potentially lifesaving conversations this…
Over 40 Agencies to be Part of Community Resource Day Nov. 16 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – For all those in need of help with housing, employment, food services, and much more, please consider attending the Oakland County Community Resource Day on Wednesday, November 16th from 10am-2pm at Genesis Church at 309 N. Main…
Bruce Giffin Pop Up Art Show at Urbane Dec. 1 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Join us for the Bruce Giffin Pop-Up Gallery: We’ll have food and beverages, some light music and a DJ. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Detroit Dog Rescue. How does Bruce Giffin view his work? Here’s…
2016 Election Results and “I Voted” Sticker Selfie Page (ongoing) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2016) Oakland County, MI – Donald Trump has been elected as President of the United States. In Oakland County, the Regional Transit Authority proposal lost – getting 292,401 (49.91%) of the votes. 293,510 people (50.09%) voted against the plan. L.…
Royal Oak Offers Hours Saturday for Absentee Voters (City of Royal Oak, Nov. 2, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak City Hall will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. to issue absentee ballots. City Hall is located at 211 Williams St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. More…
“Clean it Up” Guide Shows How to Make Old Social Media Work for You (Oakland Schools, Nov. 1, 2016) GOING to college? Heave a big sigh of relief. The ACT and SAT are behind you. Common App and college essays should be wrapping up for Early Action. Transcripts have been sent… WOO-HOO your high school…
Michigan State Police Trooper from Royal Oak Accused of Embezzling $170,00 in Fees (Michigan Attorney General, Oct. 26, 2016) LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today charged former Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper Seth Swanson, 31, of Royal Oak, with one felony count of Embezzlement by a Public Official over $50.00, and one felony…
Several Cities Showcase One Stop Ready Properties in Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2016) Waterford, MI – “Developers know what cities are good to work with. You make someone wait on a permit or an inspection, and the developer may not come back. You get a bad reputation and that spreads to others…
Royal Oak Public Safety Millage Proposal A Information (City of Royal Oak, Oct. 21, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Four years ago more than two-thirds of Royal Oak voters approved a five-year millage levy of up to 3.975 mills to support police, fire and emergency medical services. That millage enabled the city to increase its…
Royal Oak Restaurant Week Nov 4-13 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Restaurant Week is adding a Fall Edition, with a theme of “Giving Back,” Friday, November 4th through Sunday, November 13th. Over 25 of downtown Royal Oak’s top restaurants and venues will feature 3-course lunch and dinner menus at $15, $25, and…
Chili Cookoff at Detroit Zoo to Benefit Family of Fallen Detroit Police Captain Ken Steil Nov 5 (EVENT page) Chili Cookoff at Detroit Zoo to Benefit Family of Fallen Detroit Police Captain Ken Steil Nov 5 Royal Oak, MI – The third annual 10 Alarm Chili Cookoff happens Nov. 5 at the Detroit Zoo to…
2016 Candidate Interview Christopher Morse for US Congress 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI –In the race for United States Congress 9th District, Republican Christopher R. Morse is running against incumbent Sander Levin. The 9th District includes several cities in Oakland County and Macomb County, including Beverly Hills, Berkley,…
Royal Oak: Austen Brantley Studio Hosting Fundraiser for Teen Arts Program Oct. 14 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Friday, October 14. Austen Brantley, a 20 year old Royal Oak artist who is a regular at the Clay, Glass and Metal Show as well as other events produced by Integrity Shows, is hosting a fundraiser…