Oakland County Offers Adaptive Recreation Opportunities
Oakland County embraces its diverse communities and is committed to the well-being of all residents.
High School Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Literacy Art Contest
All entries must be submitted no later than Friday, March 14, 2025
Oakland Forward Hosting Six Week Training Series on Becoming an Elected Official
This free training is open to anyone in Oakland County regardless of community or political affiliation.
Divorce Trends in Oakland County and Across the Country
I have now gone back to look at the “flipside” of marriage – divorce.
Oakland County Parks Survey Seeks Input on Sustainability
Share your thoughts in a brief survey by Wednesday, Feb. 18
Ferndale Pride Declines Corewell Health Sponsorship After Decision to Stop Gender Affirming Care for Youth
Multiple organizations, including Equality Michigan, ACLU of Michigan, MiGen, PFLAG Detroit, Transgender Michigan, LGBTDetroit, and Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center issued an open letter to Corewell stating…
Oakland County Seeks Applicants for Health Network Board Vacancy
The position is for a three-year term, beginning April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028.
OC Restaurant Quest: Leo’s Coney Island
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
OCC Board Accepting Applications to Fill Trustee Position
An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through Dec. 31, 2026
DNR Shares Do’s and Don’t of Backyard Bird Feeding
In Michigan, you can still feed your backyard birds, but wildlife experts urge you to keep birds safe with some simple steps.
Feb 18 – MDOT Woodward Ave Corridor Plan Open House in Pleasant Ridge
MDOT’s planned in-person and virtual open houses will offer detailed information on collected transportation data, corridor safety reports, previous municipal plans, and the opportunity to provide feedback.
Birmingham Hosting Discussion of Future Community & Senior Center Feb. 10
The City purchased the existing building at 400 East Lincoln (the current YMCA building) in June 2023.
Dom Holmes Appointed Oakland County Economic Development Director
Holmes brings more than a dozen years of economic development experience from Oakland County and Automation Alley.
Free Contraception Available Across Michigan, Including Oakland County Locations
These resources include over-the-counter oral birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational information.
MDOT Hosting Public Info Meeting about I-696 Reconstruction Project Feb. 4
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the community to attend a public meeting Feb. 4 to discuss the upcoming final phase of the Restore the Reuther project on I-696
Data Shows Impact of Immigration on Michigan’s Population
December’s release of state population estimates demonstrated the importance of Immigrants to Michigan’s population growth.
I-696 Project Bringing Two Year Freeway Closure, Plus Plaza Reconstruction in Oak Park
Starting in the spring, Eastbound I-696 will be closed for approximately two years for reconstruction from Lahser Road to I-75.
IRS Sending Rebate Recovery Credit Checks to Those Who Didn’t Claim in 2021
The payments vary depending on several factors, but the maximum payment is $1,400 per individual.
As State Mulls Over License Fee, A Look Marriage Data in Michigan & Oakland County
The proposed fee prompted us to take a look at marriage trends from the 1960s to today.
US Postal Service Pausing Mail Delivery Jan. 9 to Honor President Jimmy Carter
A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.