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Anthony Grupido, A Magician to Believe In

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Favorites, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 23, 2021

That’s what magician and motivational speaker Anthony Grupido said about the profession that’s been his passion since he was a kid. The curiosity began at the age of five when he saw…

Michigan to See Easing of Pandemic-Related Restrictions

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Rose Township, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 21, 2021

As of June 1, capacity limits will lift for outdoor events. Additionally, indoor capacity limits will increase to 50%, allowing indoor social gatherings such as weddings and funerals to move closer to normalcy.

County Partners with Honor Health to Open Affordable Health Care Clinics

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, 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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 18, 2021

“Residents will be able to access a variety of prevention services, healthcare and social service assistance.”

Low Turnout Means Bonds Pass for…

All Stories, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Northville, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 10, 2021

A number of school districts in the tri-county area used the May 4 election date option as their opportunity to go to the voters with a School Bond proposal.

Three Oakland County Orgs. Distributing Rental Assistance Funds

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, OxfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 9, 2021

In 2020, Community Housing Network saw a more than 40% increase in requests from those needing assistance to remain housed.

Backyard Art Fair is Back, w/Artists in Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge and HP

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant RidgeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 4, 2021

The organizers are providing an online and physical map, plus wayfinding yard signs for shoppers to walk, bike or drive to visit as many destinations as possible for this one day event!

Restaurant Rescue Plan Funding Available Soon, Registration Opens April 30

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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 28, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.

Election Season Has Begun. Here’s How to Run for Local Office…

Election season has begun as citizens across Oakland County have started gathering signatures to run for local office. Several cities have council and commission races, as well as library board races and possibly ballot proposals.

Oak Park Seeking Artists for Nine Mile Corridor Project

All Stories, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 26, 2021

Proposals are due for the Oak Park Public Arts Commission’s review by May 14, 2021, after which Oak Park City Council will select the final artists.

FernCare Now Offering Free STD/HIV Testing Walk In Clinic

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 22, 2021

Matrix Human Services will conduct clinic sessions at FernCare that include testing, counseling, case management and medical care through its extended network to patients in the community.

County Commissioners Aim to Reduce Housing Voucher Discrimination

To address this issue, commissioners will be introducing a package of resolutions at the full Board of Commissioners meeting on April 29.

Places to EXPLORE in 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., Explore!, 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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 9, 2021

Here’s a list of parks and other places to explore in Oakland County…

Reopening a Building? CDC Recommendations for Water Safety

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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 8, 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and many who continue to work from home, office buildings may sit vacant for quite some time.

Members Share What Oak Park Toastmasters Means to Them

All Stories, Oak Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 6, 2021

If you are like many people, one of your biggest fears is public speaking. Do your knees shake, your voice tremble, and anxiety grip your heart just thinking about it? It does not have to be such a scary experience

County Adds Large-Scale Vaccine Site in Pontiac, Here’s How to Sign Up

On Monday, April 5, all Michigan residents 16 years and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.

April 11 – Virtual Presentation on the Early Towns of Oakland County

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 2, 2021

Get a sense of the scramble by the first non-indigenous residents to get operations functioning and how influential Oakland County’s rivers were on the location of the earliest towns.