Explore: Belle Isle Park in Detroit

Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Novi, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

While it seems like Belle Isle is most famous for it’s giant slide, there is a lot to love on this beautiful Detroit River Island, especially for nature-lovers like me. 

Latest Data: Births and Deaths in Oakland County, Statewide

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released preliminary birth and death data for 2024. 

Municipalities Can Apply for Invasive Species and Habitat Project Grants

Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Ferndale, Franklin, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Past grant projects have supported native plant restoration efforts, invasive species treatments, boot brush stations, raingarden plantings, prescribed burns, research projects and more.

Oakland County Celebrates 25 Years of Main Street Program

Berkley, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Uncategorized, Wixom

Each year MSOC participants gather to celebrate successes, and this year the Main Event was extra special as it celebrated 25 years of this effort.

June 30 – After Hours Pool Party for 50 and Older at Red Oaks Waterpark

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized

On June 30, you can leave your worries, cares and kids at home because we’re throwing an after-hours pool party for adults 50 and older ONLY!

Cooling Centers Across Oakland County to Open for Heat Wave

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The National Weather Service is predicting a heat wave beginning Saturday morning through Tuesday evening with temperatures in the high 90s and heat indexes over 100.

ADA Insights: Oakland County Team Shares Accessibility Stories, Resources for Businesses

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

“It’s all about having a level playing field for all of us to have access to the community. And universal design benefits all.”

Local Governments Are Hiring – List of Employment Pages for Cities, Townships, & Villages

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Jobs, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.

Oakland County Seeks Input in Online Transit Survey

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford

Got thoughts on public transit in Oakland County?  Now’s your chance to share!

Proposed Renters’ Rights Bills Introduced in Michigan Senate

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

“As rising costs intensify our state’s existing housing crisis, it’s critical for us to take action to protect Michigan renters,” said Sen. Bayer.

Top Baby Names for 2024 Announced, With Popular Names Carrying On

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

Parents apply for their child’s Social Security card when they are born, making the agency America’s top source for baby names.

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