2017 Candidate Interview: David Hamilton for Troy City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2017) Troy, MI – David Hamilton is one of seven people running for three seats on the Troy City Council. Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Kumar Giri ,Mark Gunn, Ellen Hodorek, Paul McCown, Edward Pennington and Sunil Sivaraman.…
Citgo/Dandy Oil in Clarkston Has Liquor License Suspended Clarkston, MI – At the Michigan Liquor Control Commission hearing yesterday in Southfield, MI, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) ordered the suspension of the liquor license of Dandy Oil Inc, located at 5465 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston, MI. Under MCL 436.1903(1), the Commission is required to impose…
Oakland County Warns Restaurants of Food Inspection Phone Scam (Oakland County Health Division, Sept. 22, 2017) Pontiac, Mich. – Oakland County Health Division and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office are alerting restaurant and food establishment managers about a health inspection scam. Officials report that local restaurants have received calls from individuals claiming to be a…
Brazilian Love Affair Music at Royal Oak Library Oct. 7 Saturday, October 7 at 3pm Come to the ROPL as Sheila Landis presents a Brazilian Love Affair celebrating the music of Brazil and Latin America with an emphasis on its distinctive African-based rhythms melded with European harmonic foundations. Listen to the sounds of the bossa…
Clarkston Community to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at Brady Lodge Oct. 5 Clarkston, MI – On Thursday October 5, from 3-5pm, Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors will be celebrating the grand opening of the newly renovated Brady Lodge in Bay Court Park. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4pm. Brady Lodge was built…
Art and Activism Series at Baldwin Library: Dec. 14, Visual Arts BIRMINGHAM, MI – A three-part joint lecture series sponsored by the Birmingham Museum and the Baldwin Public Library this fall will focus on the theme of art and activism. The first lecture in the series entitled, “Art and Activism: The Theater” (October 12, 7…
Art and Activism Series at Baldwin Library: Nov. 9, Music BIRMINGHAM, MI – A three-part joint lecture series sponsored by the Birmingham Museum and the Baldwin Public Library this fall will focus on the theme of art and activism. The first lecture in the series entitled, “Art and Activism: The Theater” (October 12, 7 p.m.…
Art and Activism Series at Baldwin Library: Oct. 12, Theater BIRMINGHAM, MI – A three-part joint lecture series sponsored by the Birmingham Museum and the Baldwin Public Library this fall will focus on the theme of art and activism. The first lecture in the series entitled, “Art and Activism: The Theater” (October 12, 7 p.m.…
Authors Live Luncheon in Novi Oct. 11 Novi, MI – Fox Run Signatures Restaurant at the Belmont Clubhhouse 41200 Fox Run Road, Novi present a lunch experience that brings people together to talk about books and hear from the authors who created them! Books will be available for purchase at the event. To reserve your…
Royal Oak Chamber Fall Euchre Tournament Oct. 6 Royal Oak, MI – Like Euchre? Don’t miss the Royal Oak Chamber’s Fall Euchre Tournament on Friday, October 6 at Mirepoix Cooking School (located inside Holiday Market) 1203 South Main Street. $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the Royal Oak Chamber Scholarship Fund. First, Second & Third Place…
Novi Library Hosting Career Fair Sept. 23 Novi, MI – NPL Career Fair – Saturday, 9/23 from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Come dressed in your business attire, and bring lots of copies of your resume. Hiring companies will be ready to speak to you. Novi Public Library is located at Novi Public Library, 45255 W. 10…
2017 Candidate Interview: Kumar Giri for Troy City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2017) Troy, MI – Kumar Giri is one of seven people running for three seats on the Troy City Council. Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Mark Gunn, David Hamilton, Ellen Hodorek, Paul McCown, Edward Pennington and Sunil Sivaraman.…
2017 Candidate Interview: Roslyn Grafstein for Madison Heights City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 21, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Roslyn Grafstein is one of eight candidates running for three seats on the Madison Heights City Council. She will be joined on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot by Mark Bliss, Ronald Butcher, Johnette P. Eggert,…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
Beautification Awards Presented in Pleasant Ridge (Jan Treuter, photos Tom Treuter, Sept. 20, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – The owners of four homes were honored for their beautification efforts at the Pleasant Ridge City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12. They were selected by a committee of seven residents, facilitated by City Commissioner Jay Foreman.…
Como’s Closes as County Upholds License Revocation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2017) Note: If you are a reporter re-hashing my work for your own profit, please see this example of how to aggregate in a less harmful way. Ferndale, MI – The Food Service Appeal Board voted Wednesday to uphold the revocation of Como’s…
Julie’s Motor City Songbirds Festival in Ferndale Sept. 30 Ferndale, MI – Help us continue the tradition as we celebrate the life and work of our dear friend, Julie Pevos Sias. Following Julie’s lead, former and new Songbirds come together to raise funds for good causes and honor the power of women in music. Gather…
2017 Candidate Interview: Lathrup Village Councilperson Ian Ferguson (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 19, 2017) Lathrup Village, MI – Lathrup Village Councilperson Ian Ferguson is seeking re-election on Nov. 7, 2017. There are five candidates running for three seats. Also on the ballot are Frank M. Brock, Bruce Kantor, Marcus Raudszus and Salee R. Siddiqi. Councilperson…
Farmington Considers Three Options for Courthouse Property (Farmington Voice, Sept. 19, 2017) Farmington, MI – A 3.8 acre property on 10 Mile Road west of Raphael could one day be the site of new homes, according to Farmington Voice. Officials heard from three developers on Monday about options for the space – each one with…
Novi Recreation Offers Fall Fitness Classes (City of Novi, Sept. 19, 2017) NOVI, MI – The City of Novi offers group fitness classes designed to make muscles stronger, increase cardiovascular strength and bone density, and improve balance and flexibility. If you are looking to increase your overall fitness consider participating in new fitness classes such…