15 Things to See at Cranbrook Art Museum (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2017) Bloomfield Hills, MI – The Cranbrook Art Museum is home to modern and contemporary art, with some permanent collections and some that are only temporary. Among the hundreds of paintings, sculptures, and other pieces of art we found 15 things to…
County Commissioners Sworn In (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners made their official start to the 2017-2018 term with a swearing in ceremony Wednesday night at the County Commission building in Pontiac. Nineteen of the Commissioners were incumbents that had been re-elected. Two new Commissioners took…
Taking New Year’s Resolutions To A New Level (Guest Blog by Evan Stern, Bloomfield Hills High School, Dec. 27, 2016) This annual time of the year is often the preeminent center of a number of extensive and joyous celebrations and festivities, both in reflecting in retrospect on the prior twelve months, and preparing for the…
Baldwin Library in Birmingham Seeks Student Representative for Board BIRMINGHAM, MI – The Board of the Baldwin Public Library invites interested high school juniors who reside in the City of Birmingham, Village of Beverly Hills, Village of Bingham Farms, or the City of Bloomfield Hills to apply for the position of Student Representative to…
Police Say Uber Driver from Berkley Stabbed Passenger Several Times (Bloomfield Township Police, Dec. 19, 2016) Bloomfield Township, MI – On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Bloomfield Township Police Department with the assistance from the Birmingham Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a person had been stabbed during a…
Parties Seeking Volunteers to Observe Presidential Recount (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As the legal issues surrounding the Presidential ballot recount continue to play out in court, Oakland County Republicans, Democrats, and Greens are recruiting volunteers to observe the recounts, which could start as early as Monday. Green Party Candidate…
Work Requirements for Food Assistance Reinstated in Oakland and Other Counties (MDHHS, Nov. 30 2016) LANSING, MI – Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan…
Resource Day Showcases Over 40 Agencies for Housing, Health, Counseling and Other Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Once a year the work that Leah McCall and others at Alliance for Housing of Oakland County do year-round gets laid out in an inspiring in-person kind of way. The 40+ agencies…
Holiday Splendor: Trains & Trees at Cranbrook House Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Bloomfield Hills, MI – Discover the magic of the season as you explore Cranbrook House, decorated with one-of- a-kind classic and contemporary trees and trains that are sure to inspire. Shop our gift shop for Cranbrook mementos and other items perfect for gifts…
Sabra Hummus Recalled (FDA, Nov. 20, 2016) Colonial Heights, VA – Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed below; these…
Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2016) Waterford, MI – Sometimes communities put a lot of planning into projects – like parking decks and road improvements – but forget that as these projects start, there are needs of the residents and businesses in the area that are impacted by…
Road Commission Uses Humor to Remind People “Don’t Veer for Deer” (Oakland County Road Commission, Nov. 15, 2016) Michigan’s firearm deer season begins on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is using this event to push its “Don’t Veer for Deer” safety message. According to the Michigan Office of Highway…
Tips for Elevator & Escalator Safety Week (Office of Gov. Rick Snyder, Nov. 14, 2016) Lansing, MI – Gov. Rick Snyder has declared November 13-19 as Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week to educate the public to ride safely when using elevators, escalators, and moving walks. The state of Michigan has nearly 27,000 elevators and escalators.…
MDHHS Encourages Family Discussion about Health History this Thanksgiving (MDHHS, Nov. 23, 2016) LANSING, MI – In Michigan, approximately one in ten women has a significant family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer. Because of this and other hereditary diseases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging potentially lifesaving conversations this…
Over 40 Agencies to be Part of Community Resource Day Nov. 16 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – For all those in need of help with housing, employment, food services, and much more, please consider attending the Oakland County Community Resource Day on Wednesday, November 16th from 10am-2pm at Genesis Church at 309 N. Main…
2016 Election Results and “I Voted” Sticker Selfie Page (ongoing) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2016) Oakland County, MI – Donald Trump has been elected as President of the United States. In Oakland County, the Regional Transit Authority proposal lost – getting 292,401 (49.91%) of the votes. 293,510 people (50.09%) voted against the plan. L.…
2016 Candidate Interview Carol Foster for W. Bloomfield Twp. Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire Nov. 6, 2016) West Bloomfield Twp, MI – There are seven people running for six seats on the West Bloomfield Township Library Board. Incumbents Karen Eickmeyer, Judith A. Holtz, Carol A. Kravetz, Ken Macon, Thomas Meyer and Wendy Bidgood are running…
“Clean it Up” Guide Shows How to Make Old Social Media Work for You (Oakland Schools, Nov. 1, 2016) GOING to college? Heave a big sigh of relief. The ACT and SAT are behind you. Common App and college essays should be wrapping up for Early Action. Transcripts have been sent… WOO-HOO your high school…
2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Klint Kesto (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2016) Walled Lake, MI – State Representative Klint Kesto of the 39th District is seeking his third term in office. The 39th District includes West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Wixom and White Lake. Democrat Michael Stack and Independent Beth McGrath will also appear on…
Several Cities Showcase One Stop Ready Properties in Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2016) Waterford, MI – “Developers know what cities are good to work with. You make someone wait on a permit or an inspection, and the developer may not come back. You get a bad reputation and that spreads to others…