Ferndale Library Adds Delivery Service to Senior Apartments (Ferndale Area District Library, Nov. 14, 2016) FERNDALE, Mich. (Nov 10, 2016)– Starting in 2015, the Ferndale Library began a delivery service to housing complexes, carrying the most important cargo in the world: wisdom, knowledge, and literature. That’s right, Ferndale’s Traveling Library finds Interim Director Darlene Hellenberg…
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…
Huron Valley Arts and Greens Artists Market Nov.18-20 (EVENT page) White Lake, MI – Friday November 18 through Sunday, November 20, the Arts and Greens Holiday Arts Market kicks off the gift giving season with its one-of-a-kind blend of fine art, high-end crafts, , music and horticulture. Celebrating its 11th year, “Arts and Greens is…
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…
Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival Dec. 10 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s time again for Downtown Ferndale’s annual Holiday Ice Festival, Saturday, December 10th from 10am to 4pm! Presented by Cregger Plumbing & Sewer Service, there will be plenty of traditional holiday-time activities for the…
Community-wide Chanukah Festival, Chanu-Con! Dec. 4 in Oak Park (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Community-wide Chanukah festival, Chanu-Con!, will make its inaugural debut on Sunday, December 4th from 1 pm – 5 pm at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, MI. Event planners bill the festival as one of the Detroit area’s largest Chanukah-themed…
Black Santa Claus in Southfield Dec. 10-11 (EVENT page) Southfield, MI – BLAC Detroit and Metro Parent are hosting an opportunity for children to get their picture taken with an African American Santa Claus on Saturday Dec. 10 from 11am-3pm and Sunday, Dec. 11 from noon – 3pm at the Southfield Pavillion, 26000 Evergreen Road.…
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…
Holly Chamber Ugly Sweater Themed Annual Dinner Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – The Holly Chamber of Commerce is having their annual dinner and awards ceremony on Sunday Dec. 3. Annual Dinner- Holly VFW Saturday, December 3rd 6:00 PM Evening’s Events Include – Dinner, Award Presentation,Live Entertainment (Northville Folk), “Ugliest” sweater contest and Blind…
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…
Ferndale Marching Band Wins State Championship, Again (Adapted from Ferndale Schools, Nov. 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale High School Golden Eagle Marching Band won their second straight state championship on Nov. 5. It is the 9th State Championship in the history of Ferndale’s Marching Band program. In addition to taking first place in…
Royal Oak Author Helps Girls be EmPOWERed, Book Event Nov. 19 (EVENT page) Detroit, MI – From cyberbullying to societal pressure, 21st century girls face challenges that generations before them may have never imagined. But they also have unlimited resources and opportunities to live powerfully. Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer…
15 Delightful Things at The Vintage Farm House in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 10, 2016) Holly, MI – Historic Downtown Holly is full of curious and delightful antique shops, resale shops, artist markets, and place for furniture and home décor. The Vintage Farm House at 310 S. Broadway is the newest addition to the…
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.…
Four Alarm Fire Destroys Apartments in Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills Fire Dept, Nov. 8, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – At 4:25 AM on today’s date, Auburn Hills fire personnel were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 2692 Beacon Hill Dr. The address is a multi-family residential apartment building consisting of 16 apartments. The fire…
As Dickens Festival Approaches, Things to Know about the Author (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Did you know that in all his life, Charles Dickens never missed a deadline except once? That he had an unusual fondness for prostitutes? Or that his family pet helped launch the career of a gloomy…
Police Searching for Suspect in Royal Oak Twp Armed Robbery (Michigan State Police, Nov. 7, 2016) Royal Oak Township, MI – On November 5, 2016, at approximately 9 00 PM, troopers from the Metro North post were dispatched to the Family Dollar store located on Wyoming Avenue in the Charter Township of Royal Oak for…
Reporter Food: Upside Down Smoothie from Jacq n’ Diane’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2016) Holly, MI – My favorite treat when I go to Holly is actually something healthy that makes me feel great. Jacq n’ Diane’s Juice Box makes smoothies out of fresh fruits and veggies, and I love them. The past couple…
Birmingham Adds Recycling to Parks Thanks to Grant (City of Birmingham, Nov.6, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, MI – Residents visiting Birmingham parks this fall can expect to see new recycle bins thanks to a significant grant made possible by Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) in collaboration with Keep America Beautiful. The Dr Pepper Snapple Group/Keep America…