Oakland County Shares Holiday Shopping Safety Tips (Advantage Oakland, Nov. 22, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Thanksgiving is almost here and many of us will soon be scouring newspaper ads and checking the web for the best Black Friday deals. Following that, shoppers are encouraged to shop small on Small Business Saturday, indulge in online-shopping on Cyber…
Lane Closures Near Great Lakes Crossing Continue, RCOC Suggests Joslyn Road Exit (Road Commission for Oakland County, Nov. 21, 2018) Orion Township, MI — The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) construction work on Baldwin Road from just north of Brown Road to Gregory Road in Orion Township will continue until late fall, which…
Grandma Got Ran Over by the QLine and Other Go Comedy! Holiday Shows Ferndale, MI -After celebrating its TENTH anniversary this month, Go Comedy! Improv Theater will open its 9th original holiday revue, Grandma Got Ran Over By The QLine, this Friday night with performances through December 22. The hilarious new production joins a host…
Auburn Hills Approves Fountain Circle, 258 Unit Apartments (Steve Cohen, City of Auburn Hills, Director of Community Development) Auburn Hills, MI- On Nov. 12 2018, the Auburn Hills City Council approved a transformative proposal from Bacall Development LLC. The Farmington Hills-based developer plans to build a $20 million multi-family residential development called Fountain Circle of…
Birmingham Ready for Small Business Saturday Those who shop in Birmingham on Saturday, November 24 will enjoy special incentives while supporting the local economy. Small Business Saturday is a nationally recognized event dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Brand new this year, shoppers can earn Birmingham Bonus Bucks and attend the inaugural Birmingham Santa…
Barnes & Noble Book Fairs for Ferndale and Hazel Park Literacy Projects Nov. 24 and 25 Troy, MI- Holidays are a time for giving and with your support the Ferndale and Hazel Park Literacy Projects will continue for years to come. We help high school students who have challenges in reading grow and learn so when…
CDC Warms Romaine Lettuce is Unsafe Due to E Coli Outbreak (Centers for Disease Control, Nov. 20, 2018) CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak. This investigation is ongoing and the advice will be updated…
Reporter Food: Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich at Highland House (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2018) Highland, MI-Highland House has been a community staple since it opened in 1976. Earlier this year Highland House Restaurant opened in a brand new building next to their former location, which has since been torn down. Recently I made my…
Ferndale Ready for Small Business Saturday (Downtown Ferndale, Nov. 19, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The movement to support local communities by shopping local has taken hold across the country, but few places are more committed to this effort than here in Oakland County. On Monday, October 22, 2018, Ferndale City Council proclaimed November 24,…
Schools Step Up Incentives to Attract Substitutes (Lara Mossa, Nov. 19, 2018) Hazel Park, Ferndale, MI- With an improving economy, school districts in the area and throughout the country are struggling to find substitute teachers. At least two local school systems have increased wages to attract candidates to the job. “All of our districts have…
County Commission Leadership Selected, Dave Woodward to Serve as Chair (Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Nov. 19, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The Board of Commissioners’ Democratic Caucus met last week to determine leadership positions for the 2019-2020 term, when they will become the Democratic Majority Caucus for the first time since the 1970s. Next year,…
Holiday Shopping: Candle Wick Shop (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Candle Wick Shop is located at 175 West 9 Mile Road in Downtown Ferndale. Of course there are…
Holiday Shopping: Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Holly, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Holly Antiques is located at 118 S Saginaw Street in Downtown Holly. There are two floors full of vendors with…
Holiday Shopping: Blumz by JRDesigns (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, Holly, Detroit, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Blumz by JRDesigns has three locations, gracing Ferndale, Holly, and Detroit with beautiful flowers, wreaths, and…
Holiday Shopping: Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Rust Belt Market is home to 50 artisan vendors in a beautifully-decorated, eclectic space. Some of our interesting…
Holiday Shopping: Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – As the holiday shopping season begins, we’re giving readers a peek inside our retail advertisers’ stores for some great local shopping ideas! Modern Natural Baby is located at 200 W Nine Mile Rd in Downtown Ferndale. This fun store is packed…
Hundreds Line Up for Holly Ladies Night (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2018) Holly, MI -Over 1,200 ladies lined up in Downtown Holly for the villages Ladies Night Out event. 800 gift bags were given out in the first 20 minutes, and stores along Saginaw Street and Battle Alley gave presents to the women…
Fatal Accident on E. Holly Road (Michigan State Police, Nov. 18, 2018) Holly, MI – On 11/17 at 1050 PM, Metro North troopers responded to a one car rollover crash, on fire with entrapment on E Holly x Tucker. Trooper McLaughlin was first on scene and reported the driver and front passenger were entrapped with…
Win $5,000 Oakland County “Small Business Saturday” Shop Local Contest (Oakland County, Nov. 17, 2018) Oakland County, MI- One holiday shopper can win $5,000 just by making a purchase at any independent retailer or service provider in Oakland County during “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 24. Shoppers who buy goods or services from thousands of…
Reporter Food: Seasonal Turkey Sliders at White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2018) Troy, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Pontiac, MI- The reason behind the season this week is gratitude, and as Thanksgiving approaches we must give props to White Castle who sponsors our Reporter Food column. Our quest to taste Oakland County…