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Birmingham Shopping District Welcomes New Director Erika Bassett
Bassett has experience in administration, public relations and downtown marketing and advertising, and business attraction and retention, all of which will help her serve the Birmingham Shopping District.
Volunteers Needed to Pull Invasive Garlic Mustard at Locations Across Oakland County
These events seek to reduce this common invasive species, which can prevent native plants from thriving.
Brian Calley Shares Small Business Outlook at Royal Oak Chamber Luncheon
SBAM President and CEO Brian Calley was the keynote speaker for the event.
Berkley State Rep. Introduces Bill to Deter Excessive Noise From Custom Car Exhausts
Constituents have consistently cited noise on Woodward Ave. as a significant concern.
Oakland County Residents Invited to Take Food Landscape Community Survey
Community partners in Oakland County are conducting a food landscape study & are seeking input via this community survey.
Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Public Tracking of Salamanders, Snakes, and Such Can Help Save Michigan Species
When you happen upon a slithering snake or a happily croaking wood frog, or if you’re a dedicated salamander seeker, tracking your finds in the Michigan Herp Atlas can make a huge difference for Michigan’s amphibian and reptile population.
Residents Across Michigan Could Receive MDOT Travel Survey in Mail
Randomly selected households will receive an invitation to participate in the survey via U.S. Mail.
Square Lake Road to Close for Construction
Beginning 7 a.m. Monday, April 15, westbound I-75 BL will be closed at Opdyke Road.
Caretaker Marivelis Serrano Charged with Embezzling from Elderly Client
The charges included one count of Embezzlement $100,000 or more, twelve counts of Uttering and Publishing, and five counts of Identity Theft.
Highlights from Executive Dave Coulter’s State of the County Address
Kicking off the speech, Coulter took time to reflect on wins from the past year and provide updates on other programs that were introduced during the 2023 State of the County Address.
MARC #1 – Nature Lovers Across State Unite for Michigan Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy
Educational resources. Training and outreach. Stewardship. And research. All of those pieces must work together if Michigan is going to be
State Offers Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program to Help Retain Service Providers
The program is available to behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, therapists, case managers and certified behavioral analysts.
MML #2 – As Population Declines, State Works on “Growing Michigan Together”
Michigan’s population continues to decline, and the state is working to reverse the trend.
MML #1: Taxing Vapes, Banning Menthol, Licensing Cigarette Retailers and More on the Table in Michigan
Smoking has re-emerged as a hot topic in Lansing as the Senate considers a package of bills related to tobacco regulation.
Census Estimates Show Continued Population Decline, Out-Migration Partly to Blame
This trend accelerated in 2023 as estimates show 8,944 more residents leaving for other counties in the U.S. than arriving in Oakland.
OC Restaurant Quest: PizzaPapalis in Bloomfield Hills and Southfield
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
What Unmarried Couples Should Consider When Buying Real Estate
While the decision to purchase real estate should never be made lightly, unmarried couples in particular should proceed with caution, advises attorney Scott Galloway.
Lead Levels in Ground Cinnamon Prompt FDA Warning, Recalls
Several brands of ground cinnamon are the subject of an FDA warning, with some taking part in a voluntary recall of the products