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Category Archives: Bloomfield Area Communities

Oakland County Bar Association Hosting Forums for Judicial Candidates

2026 Election, Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 9, 2026

Oakland County voters will soon have the opportunity to hear directly from judicial candidates in three upcoming contested elections for Oakland County judgeships.

Dog Names – The Most Popular and Most Unusual – in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 2, 2026

Our analysis of 24,248 dog licenses in Oakland County.

2026 Candidate Interview: Melanie Macey for State Representative District 6

2026 Election, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 1, 2026

Michigan House of Representatives District 6 includes the Oakland County cities of Berkley, Huntington Woods, and portions of Birmingham, Royal Oak, and Southfield, as well as Bloomfield Township.

Inflatable Playspaces in Royal Oak is Closing – Fun Items Available for Online Auction

Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 31, 2026

The auction will include bounce houses, arcade games, kitchen equipment, furniture, games, vending machines, supplies, maintenance items, electronics, and much more.

Detroit Zoo’s Erb Discovery Trails Opens with 7 Acres of Interactive Family Experiences

Animals/Pets, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 26, 2026

This space was created to help guests connect with animals and with nature and with one another.

Oakland County Restaurant Quest: UK Pizza Bros in Orchard Lake

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Slide, Sylvan Lake, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2026

Publisher Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County, and to share that flavorful adventure with you!

Oakland Schools Hosting Informational Meetings about Regional Enhancement Millage May 18, 19 and 27

Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Groveland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 16, 2026

Community members are invited to attend an upcoming informational meeting to learn more about the Oakland County Regional Enhancement Millage proposal that will appear on the August 4, 2026, ballot.

The Ups and Downs of Population in Cities and Townships Across Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 15, 2026

We find that 27 communities have gained population over the 5-year period, while 24 communities have lost population.

Avondale School District Welcomes Next Superintendent Cathy Kochanski

Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 11, 2026

The Board anticipates Mrs. Kochanski will officially begin on July 1, 2026.

86-Year-Old Driver Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Birmingham

Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 11, 2026

At approximately 8:20 a.m. this morning, officers responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian on 14 Mile Road near Bates Street in the City of Birmingham.

DNR Seeks Volunteers to Monitor Osprey Nests

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2026

Volunteers use an online form to report observations, including location information, whether a nest is occupied by a nesting pair of ospreys and, if so, whether they are successfully raising chicks.

Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Announced

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 4, 2026

“Each year, this program highlights the very best of our young leaders who are making a difference today and helping to build a stronger future for all of us,” Coulter said

After Considering Alternative, Bingham Farms Continuing with Franklin for Fire Service

Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Franklin, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 3, 2026

Bingham Farms Village President Lisa Blackburn said the council would “no longer pursue” a contract with Bloomfield Township or any other entity. 

Oakland County Restaurant Quest: Vive Restaurant in West Bloomfield

Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Orchard Lake, Reporter Food, Slide, Sylvan Lake, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 29, 2026

Publisher Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County, and to share that flavorful adventure with you! 

Local Governments Are Hiring – List of Employment Pages for Cities, Townships, & Villages

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Jobs, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 24, 2026

From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.

Widow of Road Commission Worker Killed in Construction Site Crash Urges Work Zone Awareness 

Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Madison Hts., Northville, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 22, 2026

“Please take a moment to think hard when you get behind the wheel.”

Oakland Schools Reverse Job Fair Featuring Young Adults with Special Needs Looking for Work

Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Jobs, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 21, 2026

The Oakland Schools Reverse Job Fair connects local employers with motivated young adults with special needs.

Avondale and Grand Blanc Schools Have Proposals on May 5 Ballot

Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Holly, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 20, 2026

In the May 5, 2026 election there are only two communities with proposals on the ballot – Avondale School District and Grand Blanc Community Schools.

Oakland County Parks Expands Archery Offerings

Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 18, 2026

Registration is now open for all archery classes, programs and camp sessions. It is recommended that interested persons register as early as possible since spots are limited

May 2 – West Bloomfield Educational Foundation Kentucky Derby Gala

Bloomfield Area Communities, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 18, 2026

This isn’t just a gala; it’s a community-led movement to ensure West Bloomfield remains a leader in academic excellence.

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