Royal Oak Mayor Sets Record Straight on Farmers Market Rumors (Drew Saunders & Crystal Proxmire, July 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI -As the city prepares to create a new City Hall and Police station, Royal Oak officials are addressing rumors that the development will force the closure of the Farmers Market. A group of residents…
The Best of Michigan and Beyond at Royal Oak Farmers Market (Mark H. Stowers, July 28, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Much like the farms they tend to during the week, farmers and farm hands begin showing up at the Royal Oak Farmers Market way before the sun comes up. And they bring the best…
Royal Oak Summer Concert Series at Center Street 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts summer concert series is returning in 2017 for another summer of live music at the ‘pop-up park’ on Center Street. For six consecutive Thursdays, music enthusiasts can grab lawn chairs…
Pictures from the 2017 Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Sunshine sparkled off an abundance of artwork at the Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show Saturday afternoon. The show, which attracts artists from all over the country, continues through Sunday June 11 on…
2017 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade Pictures (Ron Arnold, May 30, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The spirit of Memorial Day filled Downtown Royal Oak as hundreds gathered for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. School bands played patriotic songs as community groups and political figures marched among Veterans and others honoring the men…
Boys and Girls Club Shows Success and Need at Annual Dinner (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – When the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties has their annual dinner, they have an interesting tradition of placing two of the youth at each table with the various adults who…
Just a Few Days Left Before Kissing Statue’s Goodbye (City of Royal Oak, Jan. 2, 2016) Royal Oak, MI -After more than six months, Seward Johnson’s “Embracing Peace,” the massive interpretation of the famous kiss that marked the end of WWII, will be departing for warmer quarters in Key West, Fla. on Thursday, January 5,…
Reporter Food: Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 2, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – My friend Julia and I started the new year off with a heavy dose of nostalgia since our regular spots were closed for the holiday. As it turns out, Sign of the Beefcarver was a delightful…
Jim and Jodie Ellison Talk about Political Journey (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Lovebirds and partners in politics Jim and Jodie Ellison are adjusting to the change of Jim’s role as Mayor to that of State Representative. Jim now gets to represent the residents of Royal Oak and those…
Marie Donigan Appointed to Royal Oak City Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Marie Donigan is back. As the Royal Oak City Commission played a bit of musical chairs to account for Jim Ellison’s resignation as Mayor to serve as State Representative, Michael Fournier has moved up to the Mayoral…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Downtown Royal Oak presents the 33rd Annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are invited to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 1-4. p.m.! NEW THIS YEAR: Main Street will close…
2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Dave Woodward (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Oakland County Commissioner Dave Woodward of the 19th District is up for re-election. Woodward represents the communities of Berkley and Royal Oak. He is a Democrat. Republican Michael Ryan and Libertarian Jim Fulner are challenging him…
Girl Killed in Crash on I-75 Not Wearing Seat Belt (Michigan State Police, Sept. 18, 2016) Royal Oak, MI -On September 16, 2016 at approximately 11 15 PM troopers from the Metro North post responded to a multiple car injury crash on southbound I-75 near I-696 in the city of Royal Oak. Preliminary investigation revealed the…
15 Pictures from the Royal Oak Chamber 80th Birthday Celebration (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Members of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce gathered to celebrate the organization’s 80th birthday at a party held Tuesday evening at Strada. The friendly business owners and representatives mingled while they enjoyed snacks and…
Royal Oak Has Two Local Issues on Aug. 2 Ballot (City of Royal Oak, July 15, 2016) Local Issues on August 2 Ballot City officials are asking residents to remember to vote on two local issues in Michigan’s August 2 primary election. Solid Waste & Recycling Millage Renewal The millage, popularly known as the recycling…
Celebrity Softball Helps Raise Money for Boys and Girls Clubs (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Abraham Lincoln taking a selfie. Boxing legend Thomas “the Hitman Herns” sitting in the bullpen of the neighborhood park watching local TV anchors playing softball with 1968 Detroit Tiger Ike Blessit and Royal Oak Mayor Jim…