Oakland County Offering $50 Gift Card to Incentivize Vaccinations
Oakland County Health Division is introducing a $50 gift card incentive* to any Oakland County resident receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine from June 24 until July 4.
Neighbors Share Memories of the Main Art Theatre
With the closure of the Main Art Theatre in Downtown Royal Oak, these memories have come back for untold numbers of people who found joy, learning, and love inside this place of stories, sound effects, buttered popcorn and silver screen magic.
Happy Birthday Oakland County Times!
We launched our first online issue on June 1, 2009 as The Ferndale 115.
Oakland County Raises Rainbow Flag for Pride Month
Demonstrations of pride, such as flying the rainbow flag, help celebrate LGBTQ+ equality and inclusiveness.
Looking Back at Ten Years of Memorial Day Memories
Here are some of our favorite pictures from a decade of covering the Ferndale parade and a few years of covering beyond our original community. Thanks to everyone who has helped us cover these!
Short Term Rentals Under Debate in Lansing w/Local Control at Risk
Ferndale’s ordinance passed in March. But now state legislators are working on a bill that would remove local governments’ rights to regulate these businesses within their city using zoning…
Anthony Grupido, A Magician to Believe In
That’s what magician and motivational speaker Anthony Grupido said about the profession that’s been his passion since he was a kid. The curiosity began at the age of five when he saw…
Birmingham Seeking Public Art Pieces, Offering Artist Stipend
Through the Art in Public Spaces program, the Public Arts Board aims to identify, fund and secure artwork for display within the City.
County Partners with Honor Health to Open Affordable Health Care Clinics
“Residents will be able to access a variety of prevention services, healthcare and social service assistance.”
Low Turnout Means Bonds Pass for…
A number of school districts in the tri-county area used the May 4 election date option as their opportunity to go to the voters with a School Bond proposal.
Birmingham Shopping District Welcomes Sean Kammer to Executive Director Position
Kammer was unanimously appointed to serve as Executive Director of the Birmingham Shopping District beginning Monday, May 17, 2021.
New Orders Reduce Face Mask Requirements in Some Situations Starting May 6
The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine.
Birmingham Launches Online Platform for Community Engagement
Engage Birmingham offers residents, community members and stakeholders a convenient way to participate in the municipal decision-making process.
State Shares Recommendations for Offices as People Return to Work
These recommendations come at a time when workplace safety remains a concern.
Restaurant Rescue Plan Funding Available Soon, Registration Opens April 30
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.
Election Season Has Begun. Here’s How to Run for Local Office…
Election season has begun as citizens across Oakland County have started gathering signatures to run for local office. Several cities have council and commission races, as well as library board races and possibly ballot proposals.
County Commissioners Aim to Reduce Housing Voucher Discrimination
To address this issue, commissioners will be introducing a package of resolutions at the full Board of Commissioners meeting on April 29.
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Here’s a list of parks and other places to explore in Oakland County…
Reopening a Building? CDC Recommendations for Water Safety
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and many who continue to work from home, office buildings may sit vacant for quite some time.
County Adds Large-Scale Vaccine Site in Pontiac, Here’s How to Sign Up
On Monday, April 5, all Michigan residents 16 years and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.