County-wide School Millage to Appear on Aug 4 Ballot
Revenue is distributed to local school districts and eligible public school academies based on a per-pupil formula.
Data Shows Enrollment Challenges Across Most Oakland County School Districts
Now that the spring count is in the books, I wanted to see how Oakland County’s traditional K-12 districts have fared over this ten-year period, 2014-15 to 2024-25.
Four Hazel Park School Board Officials Absent from Meeting, Recall Petitions in Progress
Just a week after voting to buy out their school district’s superintendent contrat, four Hazel Park School Board Members neglected to attend a special meeting Monday.
Woods Gallery in Huntington Woods Hiring Part Time Gallery Coordinator
The Coordinator will be responsible for soliciting artists, creating marketing materials, overseeing installations, updating gallery website and social media, manage art sales and more.
Ferndale Students Benefit from Pawsitive Therapy Dog
He came dressed for spirit week and engaged students in activities such as catch, hide and seek, peek a boo and even played the bongos!
Ferndale Seeks Community Input on Wayfinding
The City of Ferndale and Ferndale Downtown Development Authority are going through a process to create new wayfinding components, including signage, and they’d like your input.
Woman Dies After Being Struck by Train in Ferndale
Ferndale paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
Hazel Park School Board Makes Million Dollar Move to Oust Superintendent
In spite of a fruitless investigation, and a room full of support for the Superintendent, the Hazel Park School Board voted 4-3 on Monday to buy out the contract of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.
Data Shows Percentage of Students in Poverty Across Oakland County School Districts
These numbers aren’t just statistics. They represent real students, families, and communities struggling to access resources and opportunities.
Oakland County Sheriff Offering Safety Training for Houses of Worship
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office again is asking area houses of worship who want to learn additional techniques to keep their congregations safe and secure to register for an upcoming class.
Local Artists Shine at Common Ground Art Show in Ferndale
The event featured artists from the Ferndale area, and was part of Downtown Ferndale’s ArtMarch month-long celebration of art.
April 3 – Great Marshmallow Drop at Worden Park in Royal Oak
Watch in amazement as 15,000 marshmallows are dropped from a helicopter. Participants then need to collect only one marshmallow that can be exchanged for a prize.
Six Women Honored with Women’s History Month Awards
Oakland County recently honored six incredible Oakland County women making a powerful impact in their communities as 2026 Women’s History Month Award recipients!
What Comes Next for Fair Ferndale?
In the years since the group has grown to take on a number of projects, with equity and inclusion in mind.
Oak Park School Board Vice President Resigns Days After Lawsuit Prompts Superintendent’s Retirement
The resignation came just four days after Superintendent Angel Abdulahad retired in the wake of a lawsuit alleging financial improprieties, human resource issues, and whistleblower retaliation.
El Car Wash Hosting Neighborhood Meeting in Ferndale March 11
The event takes place Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 7-8:30pm at the Les Stanford Buick GMC Showroom
How Much Money Will Oakland County Communities be Getting from Marijuana Tax
In 2025, Oakland County had 49 marijuana businesses across the14 communities
Ferndale Lower Elementary ‘Goes for the Gold’ During ‘March is Reading Month’
Ferndale Lower Elementary ‘Goes for the Gold’ During ‘March is Reading Month’ (Ferndale Schools, March 7, 2026) On March 2, Ferndale Lower Elementary kicked off March is Reading Month with a “Go for the Gold” themed opening ceremony! Students lined the hallways waving flags from around the world and cheered as staff members passed the…
In Wake of Lawsuit Allegations, Oak Park Superintendent Angel Abdulahad Retires
Employees outlined the multiple complaints to the school board, and on Nov. 18, 2025, Abdulahad was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
ArtMarch Puts Spotlight on Ferndale Art Galleries
Be sure to check out the local art galleries, not just for ArtMarch, but any time of the year!