How to Donate Acorns and Walnuts, Drop Off in Ferndale Oct 12
Acorns! Walnuts! If you’ve got an abundance of these goodies in your yard, it’s a great opportunity to help support small Michigan farmers.
Candidate Interview: Bill Kolb for Birmingham City Commission
In Birmingham there are five people running for three City Commission seats.
Award-Winning Candidate Interview Series Continues on Oakland County Times
A longstanding tradition continues this election season at Oakland County Times – our award-winning candidate interview series!
Oct 6 – LWV Candidate Forum for Birmingham Candidates
The League of Women Voters Oakland Area hosts non-partisan candidate forums for contested elections (in LWVOA’s service area) prior to elections.
Test Results Show Reading Proficiency Among Third and Fourth Graders Across Oakland County
The charts below track the share of 3rd and 4th graders scoring Proficient or higher on the MEAP English Language Arts test, given in the Spring of this year, across Oakland County public school districts.
SEMCOG Online Survey Seeks Perceptions on SE Michigan’s Economy
Survey results will help shape Southeast Michigan’s next five-year economic development strategy.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Charity Organization Seeks Bicycle Donations
On September 27, from 9 am to 2 pm, the community can donate used bikes at 10 locations across metro Detroit.
Sept 13-14 – Common Ground’s Birmingham Street Art Fair
Common Ground’s Birmingham Street Art Fair celebrates its 51st year in 2025 and will take place in downtown Birmingham, Michigan.
Online Survey Seeks Input on Downtown Birmingham
The BSD recently launched its Downtown Usage Survey and wants to hear from you!
Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Three Cats Restaurant in Clawson
Three Cats Restaurant is located at 116 W 14 Mile in Downtown Clawson
Number of Births Decline in Oakland County, While Age of Women Giving Birth Increases
Women are having children later in life and there are numerous contributing factors to modern-day delays in parenthood.
ONTV Video: Martha Reeves Helps Kick Off 30th Woodward Dream Cruise
Reeves said “Everybody’s here and it’s a beautiful day. I can feel the joy all over the place.”
Oakland County Urges Prevention as First West Nile Case of the Year Confirmed
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus. Mosquitoes are infected with the virus by biting an infected bird.
Income Guidelines Announced for Free and Reduced School Meals Across Michigan
These guidelines aim to help make sure that no child goes hungry during the day, leading to better learning and overall health.
Nonprofits and Local Governments Can Apply for DTE Tree Planting Grants
“Tree planting is more than an environmental initiative; it’s a way to bring neighbors together, strengthen local pride and create healthier, more vibrant places to live.
Woodward Dream Cruise Returns for 30th Year
Almost two million folks are expected to turn out Saturday, August 16th to bear witness to more than 40,000 classic cars – and motorcycles! – cruising Woodward Avenue
Video: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Welcomes Baby Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes
Between shrinking populations, dwindling habitat, and their shy nature around humans, Eastern Massasauga sightings are considered a rare delight.
State Rep Brenda Carter Introduces Bill to Require Cursive be Taught in Schools
I’ve been proud to introduce this bill in each of my prior three terms, and in its most recent form, it passed out of the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Explore: Historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn
Greenfield Village is part of The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. It’s located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd. in Dearborn.
Oakland County Commissioners Cavell and Nelson Resign from Democratic Caucus
Two Oakland County Commissioners have announced their departure from the Democratic Caucus of the County.