Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center Seeks Applications for Board Members
This call is open to all, but the board is specifically interested in applicants with nonprofit, human resources or healthcare experience.
Royal Oak Teen’s Film on Gender Affirming Care in Running for C-SPAN’s Audience Favorite
“I would say this topic is so important to me because it directly impacts my future, some of my friends futures, and the trans community as a whole.”
Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants
It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.
Point in Time Counts Show Homelessness in Oakland County and Region
The charts below track homeless counts over the last 10 years in the tr-county area – Total Homeless and Homeless Children
OC Restaurant Quest: Boozy’s Bar and Grill in Hazel Park
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Hazel Park Student Arrested for Bringing Gun to School in Backpack
A detective searched the backpack and found a handgun inside.
Ferndale City Council Selects Colleen O’Toole as Next City Manager
O’Toole has over fifteen years of finance, economic development, and municipal management experience.
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
Fourteen Oakland County Cities Get Marijuana Tax Revenue
Fourteen Oakland County communities will share almost $3 million ($2,911,434) in FY24 revenue collected from the 10% recreational marijuana excise tax.
March 29 – Affirmations Hosting Family Fun Fest
Family Fun Fest is packed with excitement for all ages!
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…
OC Restaurant Quest: Anita’s Kitchen
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
OC Restaurant Quest: Leo’s Coney Island
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
Seniors in Ferndale School District Area Can Apply for PR Woman’s Club Scholarships
All high school graduating seniors of the class of 2025 living within the boundaries of the Ferndale School System, and attending any local public or private school are encouraged to apply.
Valentine’s Day Options at One-Eyed Betty’s, Pop’s for Italian and Tigerlily in Ferndale
Hometown Restaurant Group (One-Eyed Betty, Pop’s for Italian, Tigerlily) is celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14 with several special events,
OCC Board Accepting Applications to Fill Trustee Position
An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through Dec. 31, 2026
Hazel Park School District Announces Catherine Cost as Interim Superintendent
The Hazel Park School Board has announced the hiring of Catherine Cost as Interim Superintendent after placing current Superintendent Amy Kruppe on paid administrative leave