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Pictures from the Holiday Extravaganza Parade in Downtown Pontiac
Downtown Pontiac was full of music, smiles, and candy as the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, and White Lake came together for the annual Holiday Extravaganza parade.
High Schoolers in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest
“This contest invites students to bring their imagination forward while engaging with themes that have real impact on their futures,” said Oakland Schools Superintendent Kenneth Gutman.
Still Time to Enter Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes
Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes continues to the end of this month, so there is still time to get your small business shopping selfies in!
Amazon Prime Air Launches Drone Delivery in Metro Detroit Area
Amazon Air is a test program that allows online shoppers within 7.5 miles of the Amazon distribution centers in Hazel Park or Pontiac to order small items to be delivered by drone in one hour or less.
Nominations Sought for Hometown Health Hero Awards
The online nomination form is available at Michigan.gov/MPHW and must be submitted no later than Friday, Dec. 19.
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Local Governments Are Hiring – List of Employment Pages for Cities, Townships, & Villages
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.
A Statistical View of Veterans in Michigan
For this Veterans Day we’ve decided to take a look at statistics regarding veterans in Michigan.
Michigan DHHS Announces that SNAP Food Benefits Will Resume
In Michigan, more than 9,700 retailers accept SNAP. In 2023, retailers redeemed over $3.6 billion in SNAP.
Voter Turnout in Oakland County Communities in Nov. 4, 2025 Election
The November 2025 election is in the books and it is time to look at turnout.
Oakland County Kicks Off Local Gems Sweepstakes – Support Local Businesses, Enter to Win
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Food Pantries in Oakland County
For the Oakland County resource page visit https://www.oakgov.com/community/resources/food-assistance
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State Urges People to Check Freezers for Shrimp Products Recalled Due to Risk of Radioactive Contamination
These items were distributed to Walmart, Kroger and Kroger affiliate stores and may have been sold in the state.
“Brand Love” Author Lydia Michael Shares Tips with Thrive Entrepreneurs
“When you’re truly winning, that’s when you voluntarily have people sharing your business with others,” she said.
Oakland 360 Care Center Opens in Pontiac
“With the help of partners like Penske Foundation, Honor Community Health, Oakland Community Health Network and Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, we have created a center that is a model for accessible, integrated care.”
Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Brody’s on Cass in Waterford
Brody’s, which is named after the owner’s son, is located at 1043 S. Cass Lake Road in Waterford Township
Test Results Show Reading Proficiency Among Third and Fourth Graders Across Oakland County
The charts below track the share of 3rd and 4th graders scoring Proficient or higher on the MEAP English Language Arts test, given in the Spring of this year, across Oakland County public school districts.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Charity Organization Seeks Bicycle Donations
On September 27, from 9 am to 2 pm, the community can donate used bikes at 10 locations across metro Detroit.