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Royal Oak Blessings in a Backpack Has a Wish List to Help Kids

All Stories, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 19, 2021

Blessings in a Backpack has continued to feed Royal Oak School students through the pandemic and the need is always there because hunger never takes a break.

Entertainment Venues Can Apply for Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program

All Stories, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, New Hudson, Novi, Oakland Township, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 19, 2021

The Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program will provide a total of $3.5 million in one-time grants of up to $40,000 to eligible entertainment and live music venues throughout Michigan

Reporter Food: Voyager in Ferndale

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 18, 2021

For a special evening I splurged on a Connecticut Lobster Roll, Winter Fennel Salad, and Hushpuppies.

Rochester Snowglow Adds Enchantment to a Wintry Saturday

All Stories, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 17, 2021

Others included a shooting star, a gingerbread man, a Christmas kitten and a toy soldier. One even had poinsettias frozen into sculpture.

From 120,000 Deaths to 91% Saves, No-Kill Efforts Working…

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 17, 2021

Shelters in Oakland County collectively reached over 90% live release rate, with several organizations reaching 98% or higher.

New Affordable Townhomes in Oak Park Welcoming First Residents

All Stories, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 17, 2021

The $15M development is a partnership between Lighthouse of Oakland County and Southwest Solutions.

Girl Scouts’ Efforts Lead to Free Little Pantry at Berkley First UMC

All Stories, BerkleyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 17, 2021

In this time of pandemic, the pantry has been an immense blessing – both to those with a need for food assistance, and for those with the desire to give. It is filled and emptied almost every day.”

Holly Moves Forward with Creation of Social District for Outdoor Drinking

All Stories, Holly, Rose TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 16, 2021

The Village of Holly joins three other Oakland County municipalities in moving towards establishment of a Social District to allow for outside consumption of adult beverages in specially approved areas.

Video Break: Two and a Half Minutes of a Tiger Grooming Itself

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 16, 2021

We caught one of the trio getting all primped and ready to see guests one morning in early January…

Reporter Food: The Holly Cafe

All Stories, Holly, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 15, 2021

The Holly Cafe has taken the time to re-imagine their adorable space to provide easy, healthy options for people on the go.

2019 Oakland County Births Reach Lowest Total Since 1951

All Stories, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 14, 2021

New data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) show that 12,899 babies were born to residents of Oakland County in 2019.

Troy Library’s Woke Reading Challenge Shares Stories of Diverse Experiences

All Stories, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 14, 2021

Our community is widely diverse, and one of the best things about reading, listening to, or watching a story about someone who has lived a very different existence from your own is that you might understand them better.