Reporter Food: Jagged Fork
There are a lot of interesting choices on the menu at The Jagged Fork, a local chain with locations in in Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Grosse Pointe Farms, and Ann Arbor.
State Allows Sports to Resume with Masks Beginning Feb. 8
Safety protocols like wearing masks and testing will help keep kids, coaches and families safe.
Zoom Now Has Free Live Transcription/ Closed Captioning Option
In a step toward online inclusion Zoom has added a new feature, live transcription.
Veterans in Oakland County Invited to Apply for COVID Assistance Grants
The grants can be used for eligible food, utility, property taxes and personal care expenses.
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Here are some winter driving tips courtesy of the Birmingham Police…
Students’ Environmental Art Featured on Water Resource Calendars
Calendars are available to order online at www.oakgov.com/water
Hungry? Here are 150+ Restaurants We’ve Tried in Oakland County
Please consider checking out new places, trying new things, and supporting local restaurants.
Applications Open for Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program
In an effort to continue to support small businesses, the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program will provide funding to eligible small businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Who’s Eligible, How to Sign Up, Update on Supply
In addition to frontline essential workers, there are over 217,000 residents age 65 and older eligible to receive the vaccine in Oakland County.
Calendar Showcases Southfield’s Beauty…
Taylor’s photos as well as scenes from other local photographers were included in the City of Southfield 2021 calendar.
Lathrup Village City Admin. Sheryl Mitchell Earns Community Builder Award
“Sheryl is a powerful advocate for Michigan communities in a number of ways, including encouraging women to consider municipal management as a career and ensuring diverse voices are seated at the decision-making table”
Virtual Support Groups Available Through Common Ground
Now more than ever, support for trauma related experiences is in high demand.
Students Can Apply for Paid Internship with Bank of America Student Leaders
Bank of America partners with a local nonprofit to provide paid internships to the Student Leaders who will also participate in a leadership summit and learn financial skills through Bank of America’s Better Money Habits.
Oakland County Seeking Two Members for Parks & Rec. Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for preserving park land and creating recreational, leisure and learning experiences for Oakland County residents.
Women & People of Color w/a CDL Can Level Up w/Free Training
Truck drivers who already have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) have an opportunity to level up to heavy construction truck drivers, and right now the training is free.
Gonorrhea Cases on the Rise in Michigan
This increase is even more alarming as it is likely an underestimate of the actual burden of disease due to decreased testing for STDs during the pandemic.
Atty. General Warns Against COVID-19 Related Scams
“Scammers are lurking under every rock and behind every corner waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting people,” said Nessel.
County Launches “The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” Campaign
“The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” is funded by a federal CARES Act grant.
Common Ground Working with MDHHS on Crisis Line Pilot Program
“These pilot sites provide geographic and demographic diversity with unique needs that will ultimately help MDHHS scale MiCAL to the entire state.”
Oakland County Launches Equity Council
“We look to the council to create a culture for our employees that respects diversity and creates policies that promote equity and inclusion internally and in the critical services we provide to the public.