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.
Oak Park Council Picks Shaun Whitehead to Fill Vacancy
Whitehead was chosen from five finalists, and will be sworn in on Jan 4 with a term ending in Nov. 2021.
EMS Workers Getting Vaccinated Throughout Oakland County
Oakland County received 1,950 doses in its first shipment of the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
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.
Oak Park Holiday Lights Map 2020
See how residents are brightening their neighborhoods. Be sure to check out the City of Oak Park Holiday Decoration Map for locations.
Ferndale Middle School Virtual Art Show Online Now
The winning piece was a digital collage created by 8th grader Julia Markle called “Neon Thoughts.”
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.
Explore: Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
Sections of the park take on different themes, with music and light setting the mood for enchantment.
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.
Six Women Share Honors and Advice As they Depart Elected Positions
They asked the honorees to each give words of advice.
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.
Quarantine Time Reduced from Two Weeks to Ten Days in Some Situations
Public Health may now reduce the length of quarantine if specific conditions are met.
8 Mile-Woodward Improvement Committee to Select Design Group
While short-term cleanups have been unsuccessful in remedying the situation, officials from Ferndale and Detroit began working together in 2018 to address concerns with the 8-Mile-Woodward Improvement Project.
Oakland County Announces Funding to Help Restaurants Recover
The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $7 million of Oakland County’s federal CARES Act allocation and $3 million from the county’s general fund to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.
Pure Michigan Small Business Grant Applications Open Dec. 15
Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business on a “first-in” basis.
Dec 3 – Community Discussion on 8 Mile and Woodward Improvement Project
This meeting will include a brief update on human services, presentations from potential design firms to complete the physical improvements of the project, followed by a community vote on which design firm would be preferred.
Dec. 11 – Reduced Fee for Animal Adoptions through Oakland County
Prospective pet owners should call 248-858-1070 to schedule an appointment.
Pizza Choices in Oakland County
Here’s a list of our Reporter Food columns featuring some of Oakland County’s best pizza.
Oakland County Announces New Free COVID Testing Sites
The new locations will be in the communities of Holly, Rochester, Southfield, and Pontiac.