Public Can Track Savings with New Solar Power System at Pleasant Ridge Community Center

Public Can Track Savings with New Solar Power System at Pleasant Ridge Community Center (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 31, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI –  They City of Pleasant Ridge is now harnessing the power of sunshine to offset electric bills for the Community Center. The new rooftop solar energy system went live Tuesday, and residents…

Evening at the Arboretum in Royal Oak Sept. 6

Evening at the Arboretum in Royal Oak Sept. 6 Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Nature Society presents “An Evening at the Arboretum” on Wednesday, Sept. 6 beginning at 7:30 pm. Meet at the Royal Oak Senior/Community Center (3500 Marais) parking lot-north end for a tour the arboretum. Participants will look at the many plants evident in late summer…

Henry Ford Hospital W. Bloomfield Hosting Emergency Preparedness Expo Sept. 26

Henry Ford Hospital W. Bloomfield Hosting Emergency Preparedness Expo Sept. 26 West Bloomfield, Mich. – Is your family prepared for an emergency? Being ready before a power outage, fire, flood, or other potential crisis situation can mean the difference between managed inconvenience and a major disaster. The public is invited to attend an Emergency Preparedness…

Farmington Hills Fire Dept. Open House Sept. 23

Farmington Hills Fire Dept. Open House Sept. 23   Farmington Hills, MI – Thousands of residents participate in our Annual Open House each year. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet Farmington Hills firefighters, learn how to protect your family from the hazards of fire, get valuable tips for preventing injuries, and learn about the variety…

Blair Library in Clawson Presentation on the Blair Family Sept. 25

Blair Library in Clawson Presentation on the Blair Family Sept. 25 Clawson, MI – On Monday evening, September 25, at 7:00PM Historical Curator Melodie Nichols will explore several generations of the Blair family, how they influenced the growth of Clawson, and the legacy they left on our city . Please register for this free program in the library…

Southfield Councilperson Joan Seymour Dies

Southfield Councilperson Joan Seymour Dies (Compiled,  Aug. 30,2017)   Southfield, MI- Southfield Councilperson Joan Seymour passed away according to State Representative Jeremy Moss, who posted on Facebook “As an activist in Southfield, she was instrumental in ensuring that our wetlands and nature preserves remained a focal point in the city. Her passion for environmental preservation…

Organization for Bat Conservation Acquires Mine Full of Rare Bats

Organization for Bat Conservation Acquires Mine Full of Rare Bats (Organization for Bat Conservation, Aug. 30, 2017) Pontiac, MI – On August 30, 2017, the Organization for Bat Conservation, located in Pontiac, acquired the mineral rights for the Magazine Mine in southern Illinois, with the goal of continuing the education and environmental study of bat…

Ferndale​ ​Pride​ ​sets​ ​record​ ​with​ ​$25,000​ ​in​ ​grants​ ​to​ ​local​ ​LGBTQ​ ​charities

Ferndale​ ​Pride​ ​sets​ ​record​ ​with​ ​$25,000​ ​in​ ​grants​ ​to​ ​local​ ​LGBTQ​ ​charities   FERNDALE, Mich. – Ferndale Pride distributed $25,000 in grants – the most funding it ever has distributed in a single year – to five local LGBTQ charities Monday, Aug. 28, at the Ferndale City Council meeting.   The Ferndale Community Foundation, Ferndale Pride’s sponsoring…